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A Clever way to Conference!

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all conference.

Instead of one massive event, we’re rolling out targeted, on-demand packages all year long—so teachers can choose exactly what they need, when they need it.

💡Jump in when you're ready.
💡Learn what matters most to you.
💡Teach with even more confidence and clarity.

Current Packages

Access these May 2025 packages through May 31, 2026.

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MAY Quarterly Bundle

Get ALL 5 quarterly packages—it's like buying 3 packages and getting 2 free!

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The Business Side of Group Teaching

Take your group piano studio to the next level with business strategies that actually work from studio specialists Leah Drake, Laura Marr and Nicola Cantan. This video course package gives you the tools to grow, manage, and market your studio with confidence — so you can focus on teaching while building a thriving, sustainable business.

Group 101: Introduction to Group Piano Teaching

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Group 101: Introduction to Group Piano Teaching

Kickstart your journey into group piano teaching with these powerful video sessions by renowned experts Dr. Christopher Fisher, Dorla Aparicio, Rebecca Bellelo, and Emily Book McGree. Packed with practical strategies, real-world insights, and ready-to-use tools, it’s everything you need to explore group teaching options and teach with confidence, right from day one.

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Studio Sessions

There’s no single “right way” to teach group piano—and that’s the magic. In these unique video sessions by group teachers Rebekah Revelise, Lou Ann Knight, and Caroline Fauchet, you'll step inside their studios to discover multiple proven approaches so you can find (and fine-tune) the method that works best for you and your students.

Teaching Creativity in Group Piano Classes

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Teaching Creativity in Group Piano Classes

Unlock the power of creativity in your group piano classes with these dynamic video sessions by creatives Bradley Sowash, Rosemarie Penner, and Valerie Merrell. Learn how to inspire students to think outside the box, explore their musical potential, and make every class an exciting, imaginative experience.

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Technology in Group Piano Classes

Transform your group piano classes with the power of technology from our tech experts Jodie Carter, Savvy Sara Campbell and Jennifer Foxx. This video course package equips you with innovative tools and techniques to enhance student engagement, streamline your teaching, and make learning more interactive and fun.

Conference 2025-2026 Calendar

Click on the titles below to check out the session titles and speakers coming up this season.

The Secret Ingredient for Piano Teaching Success: The Powerful Role of Parents
Christopher Fisher
Say It Right: Streamline Communication and Turn Parents Into Your Biggest Advocates
Jessica Homewood
Creating a Piano Parent Crash Course
Marie Lee
The Connected Studio: Changing Cultures
Gloria Tham-Haines
Keeping Kids Longer and Teaching Advanced Students
Paul Myatt
Cultivating Loyalty: Key Techniques for Student Retention
Sara Campbell
Choice and Challenge: How to Create a Learner-Centered Group Piano Classroom
Melanie Bowes
The Art of Integrating Music Theory into Group Piano Teaching
Glory St. Germain
What is the Reading Tree & why every Group Piano Teacher needs to know about it?
Paul Myatt
Plan Smart: Streamlined Systems for Group Lessons That Deliver Big Results with Less Prep
Jessica Homewood
Cyclical Curriculum structures and Planning around Learning Objectives
Melanie Bowes
Group Teaching: Juggling Less, Focusing More
Valerie Merrell
Improv in Group Piano Settings
Grant Kondo
Composing in a Group Setting
Jodie Carter
Improve Your Groove
Bradley Sowash

Improve Your Groove
Bradley Sowash
Teaching Piano to Adults
Marcy Davis
Large Group Lessons for Teenagers: Love, Laugh, Learn Together
Anna Phelps
My First Group Piano Class for Adult Beginners
Eliana Corredor
Harmony in Education
Diana Cummin
Piano Prep and Musical development for your pre-school groups
Melanie Bowes
Teaching Preschoolers Makes Sense and More Cent$
Marie Lee
Make Your Website Work for You
Leah Drake
Tidying Up! Sparking Joy in the Music Studio
Jennifer Foxx
Organization Hacks
Leah Drake
Business #101: More than Just the Money
Gillian Erskine
The Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Neurodiverse Students in Group Piano
Rebecca Bellelo, Emily Book McGree
Inclusive Teaching Strategies: Adapting Group Piano for Diverse Learners
Rosemarie Penner
Supporting Students With Unique Learner Needs In Your Group Lessons
Rosemarie Penner

Teaching Technique in Groups
Melanie Bowes
Scaling the Chords
Bradley Sowash
Hanon Hacks
Bradley Sowash
Planning and executing simple summer camps
Laura Marr
More to be announced later!
When Rewards and Punishments Fail: Connection and Engagement Strategies
Gloria Tham-Haines
Does your Feedback need Fixing? How to Find Words that Matter
Leila Viss
Differentiation in Action
Melanie Bowes
Ready? Set... PLAY! Group Activities that Spark Engagement
Jennifer Foxx
Using Games to Teach Theory in Groups
Rebekah Trevelise and Amanda Tero
Off Bench Matters
Leila Viss
1. Why Movement is the Key to Learning
Paul Myatt
Just Do It!
Paul Myatt
The Many Faces of Group Piano Teaching: How it Could Look for You
Marie Lee

FAQs

As shown above, it is roughly quarterly (every three months). Please note that the schedule and categories could change.
Categories will likely change except for a few categories where we had enough courses to create more than one package in that category. Please see the calendar above.
We will not add to a package once it's released, but will create new packages. That keeps it cost-effective and easier for teachers to digest the content.
We have 20+ new sessions for 2025, but we'll also capitalize on the wisdom of past sessions, re-releasing 2023, 2024 sessions that may complete a category well.
Packages stay in the shop for one year from their release date. New packages will be added on the months above.
Packages are good for one year access from the date they're released, not from their purchase date. For example, May's Packages for Release #1 will be up in the shop until May 31, 2026 and access expires on the same day.