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

→ 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.

Sessions

💡 Gloria Tham-Haines:  The Connected Studio: Changing Cultures

Tired of simply selling lessons? Stay relevant in our evolving world by cultivating a connection-centered studio culture. Explore trauma-informed approaches to boost motivation, retention, and performance. You are your studio's greatest asset and discover why!

Dr. Gloria Tham-Haines (NCTM), Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, and South Central Division Certification Commissioner, passionately advocates for trauma-informed education and recovery. As owner of a private studio in Edmond, OK, she empowers students through connection.

💡 Paul Myatt: Keeping Kids Longer and Teaching Advanced Students

Discover the 3 keys to keeping piano students learning in groups long-term — with parent engagement, aural training, and repertoire choice strategies. Watch how group lessons can grow advanced, independent, confident musicians!

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.  

💡 Sara Campbell: Cultivating Loyalty: Key Techniques for Student Retention

This chat is all about making meaningful connections with your students and their families. Sara will share how you can improve communication strategies, fine-tune onboarding processes, and get those glowing testimonials rolling in — so that you can create an environment where clients feel heard, valued, and eager to continue their musical journey with you.

Sara Campbell: By day, I’m a business strategist and marketing coach for music studio owners and online education experts.  I’ve worked with hundreds of independent music teachers (IMTs!) to create customized branding foundations, business plans, and marketing and social media strategies. By night, I have an awesome voice and piano studio in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania. I have a deep love for cats. And yoga. And succulents. And half-hearted gardening. And I love figuring out problems.

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

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