THE GROUP PIANO BLOG

When it comes to teaching group piano, one question rises above all others:

"How do I structure a group piano class?"

Interestingly, it’s not just a popular internet search — it’s the exact question...

In my recent masterclass on group piano teaching, I shared five proven strategies for growth and engagement. One of the most powerful strategies was Engaging the Age – a concept that transforms the gr...

Why Free Trials Are Wasting Your Time

As music teachers and studio owners, we all want to attract new families and showcase the magic of our group classes. Offering free trials might seem like the pe...

What is progress in piano? And how is it measured? All too often, progress is equated with the number of pieces a student has learned to play or the accomplishment of finishing a method book. But what...

As we welcome a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on teaching practices and consider innovative ways to grow your music studio. Group piano teaching is not just a trend—it’s a powerful teachi...

It’s that time of year again—concert season! Like many of you, I’ve been juggling multiple recitals, both as a piano teacher and as a mum. Amid the flurry of performances last week, one concert in par...

The holiday season is the perfect time to introduce your 1-1 piano students to the magic of group classes. Group lessons offer unique benefits like learning through play, games, singing, movement, and...

Piano camps serve as an incredible tool for studios to cultivate excitement among students for group learning experiences. These camps offer a unique opportunity to introduce novices to the joys of pl...

In a call with a piano teacher recently, we were discussing her launch into group piano teaching, and she mentioned that she is often asked by parents whether group piano actually works. As I delved i...

Embracing a Year of Fitness and Musical Exploration

It is a new year, and for some that means a new fitness regime may have started! Over the past year, my own journey into the realm of exercise has ...

Introduction: What age should learners start?

The perennial question amongst piano teachers regards the ideal age to start learning the piano. Many will not take on children below age 7, maybe 6 a...

When teachers join our Facebook group, Teaching Group Piano, they are asked whether they teach groups, and if not what are their stumbling blocks to getting started.

There are two responses that come...