Félix Le Couppey was born in Paris and studied at the Paris Conservatoire under Victor Dourlen. At the young age of 17, he began teaching as an assistant professor of harmony. He won first prizes in pianoforte and harmony in 1825, and later received a prize in pianoforte accompaniment in 1828. This early success marked the start of his long teaching career. In 1837, Le Couppey became a professor of solfège. He took over the roles of harmony and accompaniment professor in 1843, following Henri Herz and Victor Dourlen. From 1854 until 1886, he worked as a piano teacher. During this time, he authored many textbooks for piano, including École du méchanisme du piano, 24 Études primaires, and Cours de piano élémentaire et progressif. Le Couppey taught several notable students. These included the singer Édouard Batiste, composer Émile Jonas, and pianists such as Mathilde Bernard-Laviolette, Cécile Chaminade, and Henri Verley. His impact as a teacher and writer helped shape many musicians in his era.