Learn About the Passionate Team Behind Boulder Piano Gallery
About Our Owner
Paul Jarvis
Paul grew up in Boulder, Colorado. He graduated from Boulder High and received his Bachelor of Music with honors in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado (CU-Boulder). He then proceeded to earn his Master of Music degree in Piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also received training in piano technology.​
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He spent the next few years teaching piano and working for Schmitt Music, the Minnesota Steinway dealer, in their rebuilding department. The next 14 years were spent selling Kawai and Steinway pianos for Schmitt Music following his return to Colorado and 12 years at Wells Music selling Steinway and Yamaha pianos. For a time, he also taught a course in Piano Technology at Arapahoe Community College.
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Paul managed Baker’s Piano Center for the next two years. When Baker’s decided to close the Boulder store in 2011, Paul decided to continue the business with his own store in the same location.
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Now, with the help of his friends and family, he strives to make Boulder Piano Gallery a hub of musical activity in Boulder County, and the premier place to purchase a fine-quality piano, new or refurbished. Thrilled to be working in his hometown of Boulder, Paul says he considers making music to be at the core of our human experience. He enjoys nothing more than connecting people to the piano of their dreams.
About Our Piano Specialist
Lisa Navarre
A native of Boulder and a teacher of History and Psychology at Fairview High School for many years, Lisa is deeply connected to the Boulder community, and loves to share her passion for music and the piano with everyone she encounters. Lisa is thrilled to be working at Boulder Piano Gallery promoting music in the community and helping people connect to the best piano for their needs.
About Our Piano Technician
Phil Reynolds
A long time Boulder piano technician, Phil has been instrumental in the building and success of Boulder Piano Gallery through the years. He is the one who does the majority of the prep, regulation and tuning of pianos prior to delivery and the in-home tunings for customers who buy pianos from us. He has also had special training at the Shigeru Kawai Technical Academy as well as years of continuing education through the PTG.
The Boulder Piano Gallery Experience
We don’t pressure anyone into buying our pianos. Our goal is to simply educate people about good-quality pianos and help guide them in their search for the best piano for their needs.
Our Partners
This fine music school is located just several blocks west of us in the Dairy Center for the Arts, 1590 Walnut St, Boulder. Over seven hundred students come though their doors, and they have most of their recitals here in our Boulder Piano Gallery Hall. Parlando uses Kawai pianos and we have a regular Sale of these pianos, which creates an opportunity for people to purchase a fine instrument for less with full warranties and the advantage of a breaking-in period and extra tunings.
Contact them at (303) 442-0006 or on the web at www.parlando.org
The premier store in Boulder County for the purchase of printed music (not to mention everything else music-related other than pianos) partners with Boulder Piano Gallery in the sale of piano music and other piano-related items. We now have a stock of popular methods and supplements along with books of classical and popular piano music Their store is located at 1361 Forest Park Circle (South East corner of Arapahoe and 95th), Lafayette, CO
(303) 661-9335. Or reach them on the web at www.lafayettemusic.com
Music instruction for all ages, all levels, all styles, all instruments, all in one place. Located at 3200 Valmont St, The Lesson Studio uses pianos from Boulder Piano Gallery and we have a regular Sale of these pianos, which creates an opportunity for people to purchase a fine instrument for less with full warranties and the advantage of a breaking-in period and extra tunings. Contact them at (303) 543-3777 or on the web at www.thelessonstudio.com.
A wonderful summer music experience for youth from the front range and beyond. In their 75th year, Rocky Ridge is a very fond memory for many, many people! Boulder Piano Gallery provides pianos and other support for this fine program. Located under the face of Longs Peak at 465 Longs Peak Road, Estes Park, CO 80517, they can be reached at
(970) 586-4031 or on the web at www.rockyridge.org
Now offering year-round Music Academy in Boulder at 3970 Broadway Suite 201E
(303) 449-1106.
(303) 449-1343 or www.boulderphil.org
(303) 583-1278 or
www.boulderchamberorchestra.org
University of Colorado faculty members and students
Boulder Area Music Teachers Association
BAMTA.org is an excellent resource for finding a well qualified teacher
Music and Movement Classes for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers...and the Grownups Who Love Them! What a great start on bringing music into their lives! Contact Jane at (303) 413-1120 or on the web at www.mountainsongmusic.com