Harrison Jarvis Piano Studio

Harrison is awesome! I've only had one lesson with him but he was very kind and engaged, and has a very intuitive way of teaching. I'm really excited to keep working with him. More...

Great prospect for piano lessons!

Myla absolutely loves and lives for her Friday afternoon piano lessons as it’s the first time her teacher, who is joyful, knowledgeable, interesting, & funny; teaches according to her interests and needs and not a one size fits all model. Harrison definitely keeps her motivated and interested!

Harrison keeps her interested in between classes too by sending her links to material she wants to practice, tools with which to do just that and a sincere and genuine interest in her musical development. She’s learnt more in a few weeks than in the last two years! More...

Harrison is AMAZING! He called me immediately after I submitted my request for a piano teacher. I knew right away that I loved his energy and passion for music and teaching. My first session was wonderful, and I look forward to learning how to play piano from Harrison, who is a super talented musician. More...

I really enjoy learning to play piano. Harrison is patient and kind...he also teaches different techniques..I'm so happy I chose him on Bark. ..I'm 55 years old but I'll have a song come out soon, due to these piano lessons.. oh he cheers you on as you progress.. thank you Harrison More...

Hello everyone,

if you're looking for an excellent and friendly piano teacher, I would definitely recommend Harrison. I've been taking piano lessons with for several months and now. As a beginner, I was expecting to get a lot troubles learning how to play piano. Harrison is so excellent and most important very PATIENT in his teaching.
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Let me start by saying that one is never too old to learn or relearn the piano.
During the dreary days of Covid lockdown, Harrison answered my request to rekindle my love of this instrument. My decades old basic Grade 5 Royal Conservatory ability had Harrison digging deep for ideas. I was impressed at his simple presentation of a wide and inviting array of instruction. With every weekly lesson, he found new ways to spark my interest, increase my love of playing, build my skills and inspire me to go further. From a review of sight reading, simple scale techniques and music theory, to allowing me to choose the pieces I wanted to learn, Harrison creatively built our one hour Zoom sessions into an experience that I looked forward to every week. He encouraged my strong ear for music, helping me understand that it too, is critically important in playing. His diverse knowledge and unique instructional talents in teaching piano have nudged me back to enjoying practising and playing. With these solid learning sessions, I have a bevy of tunes under my belt, including a new grasp of jazz piano - something I've always wanted to try! My confidence in my ability to read music has strengthened and I am inspired to learn more pieces on my own, to compose a little and to play more often.
Harrison is a gifted instructor with a masterful piano background. No matter what your age or ability, your piano learning is guaranteed to be a positive, diverse, enjoyable journey with Harrison as your instructor. More...

As a teacher myself, I am really picky when it comes to choosing my son's instructor and I was thrilled when Harrison said he was available to tutor my son.

Harrison is a joyful, patient and responsible teacher who has in depth knowledge and ample experience in music. What more can you ask?

I believe having a high level degree in music does not mean he or she can teach others. However, I was amazed how my 5 year old son was exposed to a variety of music elements. My son was able to play and touch his grand piano like our electric piano at home. I found some other alternatives we had explored in the past were very strict and very teacher oriented but Harrison made the environment pleasant and exciting. My son was encouraged to recognize different rhythms, sound and melody and looked forward to class every week.

I strongly recommend Harrison, he is head and shoulders above the rest. More...

As a previously performing artist, with training from the Mannes College of Music in 1999, I was introduced to Harrison in 2019 after receiving keyboard technique and performance suggestions from previous Art School students at Bard College in New York. On many occasions Harrison has given me technical instructions and broader musical concepts that continue to sharpen and improve my musicianship. I admire Harrison's open and welcoming outlook and his critiques and comments are circumspect and far-reaching. His familiarity with the repertoire, his musical training and experience, and his desire for truer musical and artistic interpretation creates a wonderfully productive 'meeting of the minds' every time we meet, for which I am very grateful. Harrison is insightful and his precise comments add depth and also a higher realization for artistic potential, both physically and mentally, which ultimately creates a richer musical experience when it comes to performance. It is a joy and privilege to work artistically with Harrison. I hope to continue journeying through the classical repertoire in this manner, it has been such a glorious and fruitful pursuit. More...

I've never met anyone with a more contagious passion for music than Harrison. What I've learned from him has quickly made music seem like more of a first language than a foreign one. An incredibly skilled teacher that clearly finds joy in bringing out the best in his students. More...

Great Teacher! Considers various ways of learning and reflects enthusiasm for the instrument and the achievements of the student. Highly motivating Instructor!