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My experience with Novu Jazz Academy has been excellent. As a member of Charlie Tran’s academy I have no shortage of quality information organized from the beginner level to advanced. Charlie’s online courses [with accompanying video] are systematized in a way that is easily manageable and always available to repeat until you have it and wish to move on. For me - the real magic came into focus after I scheduled ten private coaching sessions with Charlie Tran over a ten week timeframe. From my first coaching session it was easy to understand I was with a practiced professional jazz coach in every way. The foundation that Novu Jazz Academy has put in-place for me and or further strengthened cannot be overlooked. As a novice I was learning to read and play a few popular jazz standards for the first time. I’m guessing if you have struggled, not enjoyed or are burned out with piano because you’re lacking the recipe to have fun playing music - consider joining Novu Jazz Academy which I’m sure will open up a whole new world for you.

I had an amazing 10 weeks with Charlie. I’ve been playing piano on and off for the last 12 years and was always interested in jazz but never knew where to start. Having all the resources on YouTube and internet felt like the right thing to rely on however it only hindered my progress. Charlie was able break down and explain concepts of jazz (especially at the beginner level) so that it was palatable and easy to digest.

Charlie is a great guy and made the 10 weeks of our lessons together extremely informative and enjoyable. We were able to tackle a handful of standards and the concept of improv/soloing. Charlie was also great at tailoring lessons to your goals.

His academy has great resources and it’s clear that he’s put some time and effort into the courses. I would highly recommend novu academy and Charlie’s lessons for anyone who’s looking to start playing jazz - but also for people that are ready to put the work in.

Charlie gives you what you need, to play at the level you want, no more and no less. Simpler art for your own evening enjoyment? Yes, he helps tremendously to get you there. College-level depth? Also yes, but of course be ready to work harder.

He's clearly been through the gauntlet of a full college music degree. For persons like me, who love jazz piano but have no intent of becoming collegiate or professional, most of the hardship is identifying what's necessary vs. what's not. Charlie has gone the extra mile to filter all of that for me so that I can just focus in on practicing. All training materials are very well organized also.

All in all, very high quality.

Great one on one tutorials with Charlie. Excellent delivery and always willing to help outside lessons hours with customised videos. Charlie is a very serious and consistent with his work. if you really want to improve your Jazz piano skills I highly recommend Charlie and his Novu Jazz Academy for you

Charlie is a great coach/teacher! He has a wonderful gift for breaking down complex concepts and making them practical with immediate application. In my jazz sessions, Charlie was always supportive and inspiring.

Additionally, the NOVU Jazz Academy is an amazing treasure chest of resources, available anytime! The layout is clear, and easy to access. Thank you!

Charlie provides excellent individualized lessons that deconstruct and demystify jazz into the technical and theory components. Anyone can start but I think it helps if you have a decent background in music theory and piano technique. It was a great framework for my own self study and practice.

Charlie has such a warm and welcoming personality, super easy to get along with.

Each lesson he’s been extremely present and able to meet me where I’m at. His voicing system is so essential to learning the foundations of jazz piano, I can’t believe major institutions aren’t using it (and all credit due to him for creating it)

His overall teaching is so digestible, everything is clear and makes sense. He’s also been very flexible with time, which makes learning with him easy and accessible.

If you’re looking to truly understand jazz piano and really feel it instead of just play it. Charlie’s Novu Jazz Academy is the place to be. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

During consolation showed me how attentive and professional he was but also was super welcoming. I felt like he was the right person to invest my time and energy into to finally peruse what I want to do. Learning from him was a lot more than just wanting to learn jazz piano, but wanting to be supported and understood through the process.

He is a very organized teacher that has the ability to teach in ways that are easy to comprehend. He has so much to offer every single session. His methods and strategies are unique and I have to say it was so helpful. I really enjoyed learning about the fundamentals of jazz and spread voicing.
I highly recommend this teacher and I am greatly appreciative of his help in all aspects.

Took away learning more about voicings/ writing than improvisation (which was what I originally intended). However what I learnt on this topic was invaluable and was an enjoyable experience and if the opportunity presents itself I would love to continue learning writing/ jazz harmonisation under Charlie.

I have played piano for years now, and I used to gig a good bit. I found Charlie online through social media, and I have been impressed with his program. I've taken the online lessons, and I just completed the 10 week program. I really liked that Charlie is able to curtail lessons based on where you are and what you want to learn. He has a lot of great tools and expertise, 'tricks of the trade', and it's really helpful when learning new concepts. I learned a lot about the theory behind voicings, spread voicings, exceptions to those voicings, etc. We covered 3-4 jazz standards, and I was able to use concepts learned there to really improve my playing. Outside of the music piece, Charlie is professional and has great communication skills. He has been very accommodating for my schedule changes, and he has been upfront and straightforward with all of our business commitments. For anyone who plays and wants to really get better, I highly recommend Charlie. I decided to do another 10 weeks and it was exactly as described, very informative, helpful and just an overall great experience.

I did a 10-lesson bundle with Charlie a couple months ago, and I still find myself thinking about things he said:)
From the very first session, he took the time to really understand where I was coming from - the initial assessment was thoughtful and thorough, which made the whole journey feel intentional.
The vibe during lessons is great: relaxed, focused, and super dynamic. He knows how to adjust the pace and direction based on what you need in the moment.
Charlie is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and professional - and he really knows how to meet you where you are.
There’s something refreshing about learning from a real person rather than an online course - especially someone like Charlie, who brings the “rules” of jazz into a living, breathing context.
He helped me make sense of things that felt scattered before, and gave me tools that actually feel musical, not just theoretical.
If you’re looking to deepen your playing and understanding of jazz, I highly recommend working with him.

I've been learning from Charlie here and there throughout the past couple of years, and I've come out of every lesson with a deeper knowledge and appreciation of piano, jazz, and just music in general.

Charlie is classically trained, but he goes even beyond that to expand his own personal knowledge and experience in all aspects of music. This translates perfectly in his style of teaching and he is able to uniquely tailor your learning experience based on what you want out of the lessons and what he thinks would be best for you to learn.

Highly recommend to anyone dedicated to learning piano, jazz, and just increasing their love and understanding for music!!

Overall, my experience with Novu Music Academy and Charlie Tran has been incredibly positive, helpful, and enjoyable! In music, especially jazz, it’s difficult to make consistent progress without a good mentor. Charlie is an amazing musician and an even better teacher. He is always positive, motivates me when I’m struggling, and pushes me to improve in every class. He tailors his lessons to align with your personal goals and is always available to help and answer any questions or concerns. I first started with the 10-week program and was so amazed at the difference in my playing before and after that I immediately enrolled in the 15-week one. Additionally, the academy website is in my opinion one of the best platforms to learn every aspect of jazz without the need for weekly one on one sessions. It’s a massive library full of very specific lessons that can be self-tailored for anyone, no matter their skill level. I plan to continue with my classes to grow my love and appreciation for music every day!

"If you practice something slowly, you forget it slowly. If you practice something fast, you forget it fast" - Itzhak Perlman. Taking lessons with Charlie reaffirms the importance of practicing slowly. Charlie was there every step of the way bar by bar, beat by beat, and he finally gave me the ability to play jazz piano I never thought I would have been able to do in such a short period of time. Charlie highlighted the importance of voicings and how it makes you sound with a very rich lively sound. I thank him for teaching me cause it really helps to understand more pieces of music of all genres. Great Teacher! Fully Recomended!

Charlie is knowledgeable, patient, and fun. I highly recommend take his Jazz courses. He gives valuable insight on ways you can improve your jazz piano playing no matter what level you're at.