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 less prep, more clarity, and a sustainable lesson structure that really works.

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

Sessions

💡 Marie Lee: Lesson Planning on Purpose—Using Visual, Kinesthetic and Auditory Learning Strategies to Reach All Students 

Great group piano lessons don’t happen by accident—they’re designed with purpose. In this energetic, hands-on session, we explore practical Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory (VKA) strategies to support diverse learning styles. Learn how intentional planning can help all students succeed and make music with confidence.

Marie Lee, owner of Musicality Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada, uses group piano classes to motivate and inspire musicians so they can enjoy a lifetime of creative and beautiful music making. Author of The Group Teaching Blueprint. Nevada Music Teachers Association past-president.

💡 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.

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.

💡 Valerie Merrell: Group Teaching: Juggling Less, Focusing More

Students can soak up an incredible amount of information…but are we unintentionally derailing our pianists’ maximum development? This session highlights subtle ways multitasking may be impacting your teaching and strategies for eliminating it!

Valerie Merrell, MM, NCTM, loves teaching and playing the piano. Her passion is combining those into learning and creativity through ensembles! She lives in Indiana and loves traveling, reading, lifting weights, and connecting with teachers.

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. 

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