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.

Getting Started: The Beginner’s Guide to Group Piano Teaching

Build your confidence and classroom know-how with this 7-course bundle designed to take you from curious to confident group piano teacher. Learn from master educators, innovators, and pioneers as they guide you through everything from mindset and setup to curriculum, classroom flow, and financial sustainability.

Featuring sessions by Dr. Christopher Fisher, Dorla Aparicio, Rebecca Bellelo & Emily Book McGree, Melanie Bowes, Marie Lee, Gillian Erskine, Mayron Cole, and Debra Perez, discover:

• Proven strategies and tools to launch and run successful group classes

• How to shift your mindset, structure lessons, and motivate students

• Practical systems for communication, scheduling, and studio growth

• Real-world wisdom from some of group piano’s most respected teachers

✅ Leave with confidence, mindset, setup systems, and answers to all the beginner “how do I even do this?” questions.

Eight Dynamic Courses

The Art of Group Piano Teaching — with Dr. Christopher Fisher

Step into the world of group piano with confidence. Dr. Christopher Fisher shares timeless strategies and inspiring ideas to help you discover the joy, structure, and potential of teaching in a collaborative setting.

Cultivating a Group Piano Mindset — with Dorla Aparicio

Your mindset sets the tone for your entire classroom. Dorla Aparicio helps you shift from “solo teacher” to “group guide,” empowering you to create an environment where every student feels supported and inspired.

FAQs of Group Teaching — with Rebecca Bellelo & Emily Book McGree

Every new group teacher has questions — and these two have answers! Rebecca and Emily share their best insights on planning, management, technology, and motivation so you can start strong and teach with confidence.

Choice and Challenge: Creating a Learner-Centered Classroom — with Melanie Bowes

Group teaching thrives when students feel ownership of their learning. Melanie Bowes shows you how to balance structure with flexibility and guide students toward confident, independent musicianship.

Getting Started with Group Teaching — with Marie Lee  *Marie needs to film

Ready to take the leap from private to group teaching? Marie Lee shares practical systems, scheduling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you fall in love with the group format — and help your students do the same.

What Can You Make? + How It’s Not All About the Money — with Gillian Erskine

Running a successful studio is about balance — purpose and profit. Gillian Erskine offers honest, actionable guidance for designing a studio that supports both your mission and your livelihood.

Foundations of Group Piano Teaching — with Mayron Cole

Learn from a true pioneer. Mayron Cole’s signature humor and time-tested methods reveal how she built strong reading, teamwork, and confidence in her students — and how you can, too.

Innovating Group Piano — with Debra Perez

Discover what’s possible in group piano. Debra Perez of Way Cool Keyboarding shows how creativity, collaboration, and fun can fuel deeper learning and lasting enthusiasm.

Bonus! Multi-Level Ensemble

Five Piano Multi-Level Ensemble: Snowman, commissioned by Group IlluminatED and composed by Caroline Fauchet

This piece was designed for five pianos at five different levels, making it perfect for mixed-level classes or collaborative studio recitals.

Studio license to print as many copies as you need for your own students.

Meet “Snowman” — a five-piano, multi-level ensemble by Caroline Fauchet, perfect for holiday recitals. Joyful, rhythmic, and inclusive for every student background with a little wink of Jingle Bells at the end

Listen to it below.

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