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.

This package is perfect for group piano teachers ready to go beyond the notes and nurture confident, creative musicians.

→ 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.

→ 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.

→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.

Sessions

💡 Jodie Carter: Composing in a Group Setting

Teaching students to compose can feel like a daunting task; especially in a setting with multiple students. This session will show you a simple format to follow to teach composition in multi-level or same-level classes.

Jodie Carter is a dedicated piano teacher of over 15 years. With her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education, she combines her love for music and education in creating engaging resources for Piano Teachers (PianoBox.net).

💡 Grant Kondo: Improvisation in Group Settings

 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.

Grant Kondo is an advocate for creative music making, diverse styles, and seeing the bigger pictures in music.  He teaches a wide range of subjects, including classical piano repertoire and technique, jazz and improvisation, anime and movie soundtracks, composition, and pop and worship lead sheets.

💡 Leila Viss: Team Creativity: How to mesh collaboration and creativity in a way that ignites excitement in groups

Whether you refer to your classes as groups or teams, there are tried and true ways to foster creativity together. Come learn from one of the best creative minds out there!.

Leila Viss generates imaginative resources for her piano studio and website. She holds Composiums that coach pianists in composition and arranging. Viss is known for engaging presentations and is Colorado's 2024 MTNA Foundation Fellow.

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.

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