Hey there! I’m Charlie Tran - a jazz pianist, educator, and founder of Novu Jazz Academy.
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After working with hundreds of students, I’ve learned something important: most people don’t struggle with jazz because they lack talent - they struggle because they never learned how to actually apply the concepts they’re studying. Plenty of students understand the theory, but the real challenge is integrating those ideas into your hands, your ears, and your playing.

We’ve all been there - bouncing between YouTube videos, random theory tips, and complicated methods that leave you with more exercises than actual music. I went through all of that myself. I knew the concepts, I understood the theory, and I could demonstrate plenty of exercises… but when it came time to sit down and play a jazz tune? I still sounded like a complete amateur.

That’s exactly why I built Novu Jazz Academy.

Inside, you’ll get lifetime access to the systems that finally helped me bridge the gap - the same systems I use with my private students to help them actually play jazz, not just practice snippets of licks and drills. And if you’re completely new to jazz, don’t worry - there are courses designed to get you started the right way.

No fluff. No overwhelming theory. Just a clear, practical way to learn the language of jazz and use it at the piano.

If jazz has ever felt confusing or out of reach, I made this for you. My goal is to help you understand what you’re doing at the piano - and enjoy the process along the way.