AUGUST Quarterly Bundle

AUGUST Quarterly Bundle

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Marie Lee

Hello! I’m your host and a longtime group teacher, Marie Lee.

Are you interested in teaching piano in groups but are not sure how to get started?

Perhaps you need support as you develop your group teaching studio?

Maybe you’ve been teaching group piano for years, and you need fresh ideas?

Group IlluminatED is here for YOU, offering uniquely curated packages to elevate your teaching.

Gain quick tips and sage advice from expert presenters who actually do what you do, and are here to share what’s truly working in their classrooms.

Each Group IlluminatED package zooms in on a specific aspect of group teaching.

Grab this bundle of 15 courses,
which includes FIVE sessions from the archives and TEN NEW 2025 sessions.

This is $12.50 per course compared to $21 per course in the individual packages.

GREAT DEAL

Kickstart your journey into group piano teaching with these powerful video sessions by renowned experts from around the world. 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.

 

Packages

💡 The “Parents” Package: Turn Piano Parents Into Powerful Partners

3 Dynamic Video Courses | Presented by Dr. Christopher Fisher, Jessica Homewood & Marie Lee

Want stronger student progress, better home practice, and a thriving group studio culture? It all starts with the parents! This powerhouse trio of courses shows you how to educate, involve, and inspire the grown-ups behind your students—transforming them from bystanders into your biggest allies.

Dr. Christopher Fisher – The Secret Ingredient for Piano Teaching Success

Unlock the secret sauce to lasting student success: parent power. Learn how to Engage, Educate, and Encourage piano parents so they become enthusiastic supporters of your teaching.

Jessica Homewood – Say It Right: Streamline Communication and Turn Parents Into Your Biggest Advocates

Clear communication = confident parents. Discover simple systems that build trust, foster transparency, and create a studio culture families can’t stop raving about.

Marie Lee – Creating a Piano Parent Crash Course

Get parents playing! Learn how to design a fun, no-pressure crash course in basic piano skills—so parents can support home practice and maybe even become your next adult students.

Perfect for group piano teachers who want more engaged families, smoother communication, and better results—fast!

💡 The “Retention” Package: Keep Students Longer & Build Lasting Studio Loyalty

3 Insightful Video Courses | Featuring Gloria Tham-Haines, Paul Myatt & Sara Campbell

Struggling to keep students long-term in your group piano studio? The “Retention” Package is your go-to toolkit for building stronger connections, deeper engagement, and a studio culture students won’t want to leave.

Gloria Tham-Haines – The Connected Studio: Changing Cultures

Shift from just “teaching lessons” to leading a connection-driven studio. Learn trauma-informed strategies that nurture motivation and community—because retention starts with feeling seen and supported.

Paul Myatt – Keeping Kids Longer and Teaching Advanced Students

Unlock the 3 keys to long-term retention: parent partnership, smart aural training, and powerful repertoire strategies. Discover how group lessons can not only keep students longer, but also elevate them to confident, advanced musicians.

Sara Campbell – Cultivating Loyalty: Key Techniques for Student Retention

Build the kind of loyalty that drives rave reviews and long-term commitment. From polished onboarding to communication that clicks, Sara shows how to make families feel valued, connected, and excited to stay.

Perfect for group piano teachers ready to level up their student loyalty, boost retention, and build a studio that grows year after year!

💡 The “Lesson Planning” Package: Systems That Simplify & Supercharge Your Teaching

3 Time-Saving Video Courses | Featuring Melanie Bowes, Marie Lee & Valerie Merrell

Take the guesswork out of planning and bring intention, clarity, and focus to every group lesson. This powerful trio of video courses—led by experienced educators Melanie Bowes, Marie Lee and Valerie Merrell—will help you design lessons that are student-centered, goal-driven, and less overwhelming for you as the teacher. Whether you're just starting out or refining your current approach, this bundle gives you fresh tools to teach smarter, not harder.

Melanie Bowes – Cyclical Curriculum Structures and Planning Around Learning Objectives

Transform your planning with a cyclical curriculum model that aligns with how students truly learn. Build structure around long-term goals—not short-term chaos.

Marie Lee – Lesson Planning on Purpose

Discover how to teach to every learning style using Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory (VKA) strategies. Set your students up for musical success with intentional, inclusive lesson planning.

Valerie Merrell – Group Teaching: Juggling Less, Focusing More

Could multitasking be slowing your students down? Learn how to streamline your attention, eliminate distractions, and unlock deeper student development.

 Perfect for group piano teachers who want less prep, more clarity, and a sustainable lesson structure that really works.

💡 The “Curriculum” Package: Build a Group Program That Truly Delivers

3 Inspiring Video Courses | Featuring Melanie Bowes, Glory St. Germain & Paul Myatt

Create a group piano curriculum that captivates, challenges, and connects. This package empowers you to personalize instruction, integrate meaningful theory, and teach music reading with clarity and confidence—so every student grows, and every lesson delivers.

Melanie Bowes – Choice and Challenge: How to Create a Learner-Centered Group Piano Classroom

Design lessons that adapt to each student. Learn practical, flexible strategies to create a group learning environment where every pianist feels supported, challenged, and engaged.

Glory St. Germain – The Art of Integrating Music Theory into Group Piano Teaching

Breathe life into theory! Turn traditional instruction into an exciting, interactive journey that fuses theory seamlessly into group learning—and keeps students wanting more.

Paul Myatt – What is the Reading Tree & Why Every Group Piano Teacher Needs to Know About It?

Unpack the mystery of music reading with the Reading Tree—a multisensory approach that makes note reading easier for students, and easier to support for parents.

Perfect for group piano teachers who want a curriculum that inspires creativity, supports deeper learning, and meets every student right where they are.

💡 The “Creativity in Groups” Package: Inspire Expression, Collaboration & Confidence

3 Energizing Video Courses | Featuring Jodie Carter, Grant Kondo & Leila Viss

Breathe new life into your group piano studio by making creativity the heart of every class. This package gives you practical, powerful tools to teach composition, improvisation, and group collaboration—so students feel confident creating and connecting through music.

Jodie Carter – Composing in a Group Setting

Think group composition is too complex? Think again. Jodie shares a simple, flexible format you can use to help students of any level write original music together.

Grant Kondo – The Ability to Improvise (Not Just Music but in Life)

Improvisation builds more than music—it builds adaptability. Learn how to foster musical spontaneity and personal growth through creative risk-taking and supportive group dynamics.

Leila Viss – Team Creativity: How to Mesh Collaboration and Creativity in a Way That Ignites Excitement in Groups

Discover how to turn your group classes into creative teams. Leila shows you how to mix collaboration, creativity, and energy to spark student joy and group synergy.

Perfect for group piano teachers ready to go beyond the notes and nurture confident, creative musicians.

 

There’s more!

Incentive Banner

This session package includes an exclusive, customizable incentive wall banner graphic design commissioned by Group IlluminatED and designed by Andrea West. Andrea provides all the instructions for you to print the design at your favorite print shop.

Repertoire Review

BONUS! Get inspired by teacher-tested, student-approved ensembles handpicked and performed by experienced group piano educators who know what works in the classroom.

Showcase

Get to know the inspiring minds behind the sessions and explore the incredible resources they’ve created just for you. Don’t miss out on the exclusive discount codes and special offers.

Live Meetup

Join our live online meet-ups throughout the year to discuss group teaching with presenters and fellow educators. Share insights, hear fresh perspectives, and be part of the conversation!


Reminder: After your purchase, you will receive an email from Leila Viss via Squarespace.

This will include your exclusive link to the digital resource. 

The session PDFs are combined in a ZIP file.

Click on the link to download the ZIP file and click again to open the ZIP file.

This link will expire 24 hours after it's first clicked.

If you have any questions, please contact Marie at support@groupilluminated.com

 
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Single Course (Choose One)

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Parents as Partners
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Parents as Partners

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Retention
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Retention

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Lesson Planning
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Lesson Planning

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Curriculum
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Curriculum

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