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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Saphir Piano Studios has been providing world class piano tuition in Harrogate for nearly 25 years.
Concert pianists and Royal College of Music alumni, Julian and Nichola Saphir welcome pupils of all ages and standards.

* Full ABRSM and Trinity College of Music exam preparation.

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7 June 2022

Piano Lessons

I was impressed by their swift response and by the conversation I had with Julian. Very professional and encouraging. I’m not beginning lessons untilSeptember but I’m looking forward to them.
It’s a question of whether Julian can survive my poor, rusty skills.
I would highly recommend.
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16 April 2021

Nichola is an exceptional piano teacher who has taken time to get to know both our daughters, adapting her teaching style and types of music to suit their learning styles and personalities. Nichola is friendly, professional and is always positive and encouraging, this helps both girls achieve superb results but more importantly a love of music and performance. We are very grateful to Nichola for her patience, support and dedication to our girls enjoyment of music - thank you. More...

9 April 2021

We have been going to Nichola for nearly 2 years now and my daughter really enjoys her piano lessons. Nichola is very calm, patient and very good at explaining. She is very approachable and, being a Mum herself, is always careful not to add to her student's stress levels. Nichola is very flexible and nothing is ever too much trouble for her. She is reliable,  prompt and always replies to messages the same day. We can't praise Nichola highly enough. More...

7 April 2021

My 2 children and myself have been students of Saphir Piano Studios for over 10 years. Julian and Nicola's warmth, enthusiasm and experience is exceptional. As performers they received the very best musical education from our top institutions and use this education in their teaching at every level. More...

6 April 2021

Our daughter has been learning with Nichola for over 10 years. She has loved every lesson from beginner to now Grade 8 standard. Nichola is always encouraging and offers valuable guidance to help our daughter play to the best of her ability.

Saphir Piano Studios also offers a wide range of performance opportunities, which are hugely confidence boosting.

Thank you Nichola for giving our daughter a love of music that will last a lifetime.
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6 April 2021

Piano Lessons

Julian is enviably talented and has an unfailing ability to make every lesson engaging. He’s always generous with his time and my lessons are one of the highlights of my week! Thank you Julian!

1 April 2021

The standard of teaching at Saphir Piano Studios is exceptional. Their style is warm and friendly and they share their technical expertise in a way which makes learning fun. They are focused on making playing the piano a skill and a pleasure for life, not just on passing exams! More...

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22 November 2018

Piano Lessons

Julian is teacher and professional pianist having a passion for music and the piano that is , to the very amateur pianist, a very rare thing. Being taught by a pianist of this standard is quite remarkable, he often demonstrates how to play a piece and it's like listening to a Brendal or an Ashkenazi. This is not music lessons as you know it but a tour de force of the piano and how the professionals do it.
"No matter your standard you will enjoy learning; even those dreary early pieces will be brought to life."
PS I am not related.
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28 May 2018

Julian is a fantastic teacher and has helped me so much with my Diploma pieces. His approach has encouraged me to think beyond the notes on the page and to appreciate different styles. I'm SO happy with my progress since having lessons with Julian. More...

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Julian and Nichola Saphir are concert pianists and piano teachers with over 25 years experience. It’s not everywhere that you can engage musicians of this level outside a conservatoire.

Yes. During the Covid-19 crisis, Saphir Piano Studios has been teaching as usual, having fully embraced online lessons. We use FaceTime, Facebook messenger video, Skype, Zoom and WhatsApp.

We have put strict measures in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the periods in which we are allowed to have students face to face, the following measures are in operation.
Face coverings for pupils and teachers.
External, wall mounted, automatic hand sanitiser at studio entrance.
Sanitising of piano keyboard and all other touch points between each lesson.
Limit of one pupil only in the studio at a time except for medical /personal reasons.

Services

The Saphir Piano Studios offers the highest quality tuition in piano playing from absolute beginner to professional coaching.
All ages welcome

Full ABRSM and Trinity College Grade exam preparation including aural training and sight reading.

Diploma coaching at Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship levels.

We are happy to provide tuition in theory of music, specialising in ABRSM Theory exam syllabuses Grades 1 - 8.

As professional performers, we also enjoy working with other musicians.
We have great experience in providing piano accompaniment for all instruments and voices from Grade exams to Diplomas, auditions, competitions and concert performances.

At the Saphir Piano Studios, we specialise in the advanced repertoire and can offer elite pianists conservatoire-level coaching for concert or recording work.

We are also pleased to offer flute lessons with a Royal College of Music trained teacher. Coaching from beginner to Diploma. Full ABRSM exam coaching available.