Lou Ann Knight
Lou Ann Knight is a graduate of BGSU in OH, (BM in Piano Performance/Pedagogy). She holds a Master’s Degree in Piano Ped from S.M.U. She taught at Harper College, and was the Co-Coordinator for the PPLP at U of M. She teaches in her newly renovated studio and is one of the only people who has consulted for a Practice App for the past 10 years.
Setting Up Your Studio to Jump on the Group Train!
Grant Kondo
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.
The Ability to Improvise (Not just music, but in general)
Laura Marr
Laura is from Ayr, Scotland where she has spent over 10 years running a group piano studio with 90+ students aged 3-18. She teaches a mix of same and multi level classes and her passion lies in creating new curriculum and resources for her students.
Improving My Business Systems to Make Admin Feel Easier
Valerie Merrell
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.
The Ultimate Chameleon: Lead Sheets in a Group Lesson!
Group Teaching: Juggling Less, Focusing More!
Paul Myatt
Paul 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.
Teaching Advanced Groups
Rosemarie Penner
Rosemarie Penner is an analytical creative … plus online piano teacher and composer at “Must Love Music”! She loves making learning simple, fun and interactive. When not teaching, she enjoys reading and playing video games.
The Power of Patterns: Enhancing Musicianship and Creativity in Groups
Inclusive Teaching Strategies: Adapting Group Piano for Diverse Learners
Anna Phelps
Anna Phelps has taught piano for over 30 years, with a passion for music and education. She now teaches group lessons, runs A+ Piano Studio, and enjoys family time with her six children, their spouses, and one beautiful little granddaughter.
Large Group Lessons for Teenagers: Love, Laugh, Learn Together
Glory St. Germain
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.
Three Keys to Unlock Your Teaching Business for Productivity and Profitability
The Art of Integrating Music Theory into Group Piano Teaching
Bradley Sowash
Bradley Sowash is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator specializing in improvisation. After many years as a touring performer and recording artist, he turned his attention to introducing "recovering classical pianists" to the joys of musical creativity in online jazz piano classes, at teacher conferences, and through his widely acclaimed publications. He also teaches adult pianists all over the world through an online group jazz piano lessons format that he pioneered.
Group Improv by Rote Starters
The Pedagogy of Teaching Creativity
Scaling the Chords
Jammin’ the Classics
Improve Your Groove
Dr. Gloria Tham-Haines
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.
When Rewards and Punishments Fail: Connection and Engagement Strategies
The Connected Studio: Changing Cultures
Rebekah Trevelise
Rebekah Trevelise is the founder of Music Game Club and owner of Austin Arts Academy and Aggieland Arts Academy. With over 35 years of teaching experience, she specializes in creating engaging, adaptable music theory games that empower educators and students.
Adapting Music Games for Group Piano Classes
