Jarvis Piano - Learn Songs, Chords & Play by Ear
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About
Most piano lessons only teach you how to read music—and nothing else.
My lessons are for students who want to sit down and just play: arrange songs, jam with friends, read a chord chart, play by ear, or make something up on the spot.
With practical, at-the-piano music theory, you’ll be able to:
1. Make your own covers of your favorite songs in different styles and moods.
2. Hear a song on the radio and figure it out at the piano on the spot.
3. Confidently jam with other musicians in all kinds of musical settings.
4. Play the music you want to learn: pick up new genres—jazz, rock, classical, pop, with much more ease
5. Read music better, too: ironically, you’ll read sheet music more fluently because you understand what’s going on—you understand the language of music.
ABOUT ME:
Pianist Harrison Batten Jarvis experienced his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of sixteen and was subsequently named to CBC Music’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30”. He has soloed with orchestras at Lincoln Center in New York City, at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and with the Etobicoke Philharmonic in Toronto. He holds degrees from the Royal Conservatory of Music (A.R.C.T.) and Bard College Conservatory (B.Mus in piano performance and B.A. in written arts).
Harrison's teachers have been named to the Order of Canada (Andre Laplante), been a finalist for the National Book Award (Jenny Xie), won a Pulitzer prize (Elizabeth Frank), and had a composition played in honour of the 2020 Presidential inauguration (Joan Tower). Their pedagogical lineages trace back to John Ashbery, Franz Liszt and Beethoven.
Send me a message and I’d be happy to set up a free trial lesson.
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Yuki H.
Sep 4, 2025
I have learned classical piano for many years in the US and Japan with various excellent teachers, from private classes to group lessons, and am a proficient player, but I wanted to learn more theory and found Harrison. He has a unique approach that breaks down learning theory fun and approachable, with good structured exercises, and makes me creative while expanding my understanding of music. I started with a private online lesson with Harrison and have now shifted to solely online group lessons. The group lessons make it fun to hear others' progress while making each other accountable to submit the weekly assignments, which pushes me not to slack off. I have expanded beyond my classical piano training, and now if someone asks me to sit down at the piano without a score, I manage to play something - I couldn't do this somehow even being a proficient player. I listen to music now and wonder what the chord progression is rather than just being tuned to the melody. I try to explore more rather than just trying to perfect reading the music scores, and I am enjoying this new way of understanding and playing piano. Harrison has a great personality too - approachable, down to earth, and fun!
Taylor M.
Feb 27, 2025
I’ve been taking piano lessons with Harrison for some time now, and I can honestly say he’s been an incredible teacher. He makes learning so much fun and always keeps the atmosphere light and enjoyable. His passion for music shines through in every lesson, which keeps me motivated and excited to continue improving.
One of the best things about working with Harrison is the group lessons. They’ve been such a game-changer for my progress. Learning alongside others has given me a sense of community and allowed me to see different perspectives, which has really accelerated my development. I’ve learned so much from not just him but from my peers as well.
What stands out the most is how Harrison has helped me truly understand the language of music, especially harmony. His explanations are clear and insightful, and he’s helped me connect theory with real music in a way that makes sense. Thanks to him, I feel much more confident in my musical abilities and can approach new pieces with a deeper understanding of what I’m playing.
Overall, I couldn’t recommend Harrison enough to anyone looking for a fun, engaging, and insightful piano teacher!
Whashin J.
Feb 24, 2025
For a long time, I hesitated to take piano lessons, always coming up with excuses. Now, after more than a year of lessons with Harrison, I honestly wish I had started earlier. Though I had some experience from my childhood, where I learned to read music and play simple songs, I often hit a wall when trying to tackle more challenging pieces. I’d get frustrated and revert to playing only the songs I was comfortable with.
Working with Harrison has been a game-changer. He not only helped me revisit important music theory but also encouraged me to focus on the finer details that make a piece truly shine. His patience and expert guidance have made a noticeable difference in my playing. Even during our Zoom lessons, Harrison's attention to detail is impressive—he can tell if I’m holding the pedal too long or not using it enough, and his feedback ensures I don’t miss out on the quality of an in-person lesson.
Over the past year, I’ve found myself enjoying the piano more than ever, and I feel more confident in challenging myself with new pieces. I highly recommend Harrison to anyone looking to deepen their musical knowledge and experience the joy of playing piano.
Steve R.
1 day ago
After going through several piano teachers, I finally found the right match. Harrison is engaging, accessible, and clearly gifted. His enthusiasm and genuine love of teaching piano come through in every lesson. He guides, inspires, and leads me along my musical journey with patience and encouragement. Each session leaves me feeling motivated and excited to keep learning.
Charlie F.
Feb 28, 2025
Harrison is very chill and easy to get along with, and his lessons are flexible and supportive. I also appreciate how much he always tries to better himself as an educator. I can say confidently that my playing ability has increased dramatically thanks to Harrison (and lots of practicing)!
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