Phillipe Cavagnat began playing piano at age 6. In 1991 he studied at the conservatory in Bodeaux under the instruction of Lucienne Delourmes, and then later at the Ecole Normale für Musik, where he worked with Victoria Melki.

In 2002 he was unanimously accepted to by the jury at the Paris Conservatory to study there. He was taught by George Plludermacher, Francois Frederic Guy and Claire Désert. In2006he received his diploma with outstanding marks..

After competing over the following years for acceptance into the Master#s program at the Paris Conservatory he began to work with Roger Muran for his studies. His success in various competitions won his prizes and even a Blüthner grand piano.