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

→ 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.

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

→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.

Sessions

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

In this session, learn how to transform your group piano classes into a dynamic, engaging, and personalized learning experience for every student; leave equipped with practical strategies and the tools that will enable you to ensure every learner thrives in your studio.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The Power of Choice: Why offering options helps students take ownership of their learning and boosts motivation.

• Differentiation Made Easy: How to meet the needs of students with different abilities and learning styles in the same group.

• Step-by-Step Guidance: Practical tips to incorporate choice into your lessons without losing structure or flow.

• Take-Home Tools: How to create resources and ideas that you can immediately implement in your group piano classes.

Empower your students to move at a pace that suits them, engage deeply with their learning, and flourish in a collaborative environment. Let’s make your group piano classroom a place where every learner thrives!

Melanie Bowes is a UK-based music teacher who has spent much of her career teaching in schools, but moved into group piano teaching after starting her own family. Having had a childhood full of music-making opportunities, she is determined that every child needs and deserves music in their lives, and has always focused on how to make music learning accessible for more children.

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

Experience the extraordinary with Glory St. Germain in 'The Art of Integrating Music Theory into Group Piano Teaching' – a groundbreaking session transforming piano education into an electrifying, theory-rich adventure for forward-thinking educators!

Glory St. Germain, Founder/CEO, Ultimate Music Theory, TEDx Speaker, International Bestselling Author, 60+ Books & The Power of WHY Musicians Series. Host of Global Music Teachers Summits, Podcaster, creator of the UMTC Elite Educator Program.

💡 Paul Myatt: What is the Reading Tree & why every Group Piano Teacher needs to know about it?

Why is reading music so hard? Discover the multisensory process behind music reading and how the Reading Tree helps parents and teachers understand—and support—students through one of piano’s biggest challenges.

Paul Myatt is a passionate music teacher, performer, author, composer and workshop facilitator. Paul, along with his colleague and best friend, Gillian Erskine, created Forte School of Music and developed Whole Body Learning, which is based on the educational ideas and concepts of Orff, Dalcroze and Kodály.  

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!

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