Work Smarter. Reach More Students. Love Your Teaching Again.

Group Piano University is an 8-week course that gives you everything you need to make it work, and reshape your teaching around the life you want.

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Work Smarter. Reach More Students. Love Your Teaching Again.

Group Piano University is an 8-week course that gives you everything you need to make it work, and reshape your teaching around the life you want.

I’d Love to Explore This, Let’s Chat

SOUND FAMILIAR?

You've thought about teaching groups.
You just can't see how it can actually work.

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Most piano teachers have considered groups. Packed schedule, evenings that stretch too late, the nagging feeling that there has to be a more sustainable way to do this work you love.

But every time you picture groups, you also picture chaos — students at different levels, someone falling behind, parents losing confidence, you scrambling to hold it all together.

And because you care deeply about quality, the idea of anything that might compromise your standards simply isn't an option.

So you stay with what you know.

And that's understandable. You just haven't seen the right structure yet.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

You've thought about teaching groups.
You just can't see how it can actually work.

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Most piano teachers have considered it. A longer waiting list, evenings that stretch too late, the nagging feeling that there has to be a more sustainable way to do this work you love.

But every time you picture groups, you also picture chaos — students at different levels, someone falling behind, parents losing confidence, you scrambling to hold it all together.

And because you care deeply about quality, the idea of anything that might compromise your standards simply isn't an option.

So you stay with what you know.

You're not wrong to hesitate. You just haven't seen the right structure yet.

THE SHIFT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Group piano isn't chaotic by nature.
It only feels that way when there's no clear structure behind it.

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When the right structure is in place, group lessons can be focused, organised, musically rich, and genuinely rewarding to teach. In fact, they can challenge you to become a more dynamic, more skilled teacher than you are today.

Unstructured group is risky.
Structured group is powerful.

WHAT GROUP PIANO UNIVERSITY IS

A proven system.

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GPU is an 8-week training program — with everything you need already built for you. The curriculum, the pedagogy, the resources, and the marketing framework are already done for you, allowing you the freedom to focus on building your group skills. using our proven model — the one that has produced advanced, confident musicians who have stayed in groups year after year, decade after decade.

This isn't about adapting your private teaching approach for groups. That's what most teachers try to do, and it's why most quit within a year. GPU gives you a completely different model — one designed for groups from the ground up.

A Teaching Approach That Works

You'll learn the pedagogy designed for groups that ensures every student - visual, auditory, kinaesthetic - gets what they need to progress, simultaneously.

A Curriculum Built for Groups

You'll use our structured group piano beginner curricula, well-honed lesson plans, and teacher resources - so you can focus on developing your teaching skills.

Lessons that Flow

Integrating backing tracks, drilling, and a structured lesson arc means no downtime, no scrambling, and no inventing things on the fly.

Confident Parent Communication

Learn exactly how to explain groups to parents so they enrol with confidence, support practice at home, and stay for years.

A Plan to Fill Your Groups

A gentle, practical marketing approach designed for teachers who've never had to market before - and never want to feel pushy doing it.

Guided Implementation

Eight weeks of live masterclasses, weekly feedback, and a one-to-one implementation session tailored to your specific studio situation.

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WHAT GROUP PIANO UNIVERSITY IS

A proven system.

———

GPU is an 8-week live training program — with everything you need already built for you. The curriculum, the pedagogy, the resources, and the marketing framework are already done for you, allowing you the freedom to focus on building your group skills. using our proven model — the one that has produced advanced, confident musicians who have stayed in groups year after year, decade after decade.

A Teaching Approach That Works

You'll learn the pedagogy designed for groups that ensures every student - visual, auditory, kinaesthetic - gets what they need to progress, simultaneously.

A Curriculum Built for Groups

You'll use our structured group piano beginner curricula, well-honed lesson plans, and teacher resources - so you can focus on developing your teaching skills.

Lesson That Flows

Integrating backing tracks, drilling, and a structured lesson arc means no downtime, no scrambling, and no inventing things on the fly.

Confident Parent Communication

Learn exactly how to explain groups to parents so they enrol with confidence, support practice at home, and stay for years.

A Plan to Fill Your Groups

A gentle, practical marketing approach designed for teachers who've never had to market before - and never want to feel pushy doing it.

Guided Implementation

Eight weeks of live masterclasses, weekly feedback, and a one-to-one implementation session tailored to your specific studio situation.

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THE OUTCOME

By the end of GPU, you'll know exactly how to:

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✔️ Teach a lesson where every student is learning at the same time — no headphones, no waiting around

✔️ Structure a group curriculum that keeps students progressing term after term, year after year

✔️ Use backing tracks and rotating students to maintain control while moving around the room

✔️ Manage a group of 4–8 students calmly, without chaos or discipline stress

✔️ Price and schedule groups so your income grows without teaching more hours

✔️ Explain group lessons to parents so they enrol, support and stay

✔️ Launch your first two beginner groups with a clear, step-by-step plan

✔️ Promote in a way that feels natural, genuine, and celebrates your students' success and builds confidence.

THE OUTCOME

By the end of GPU, you'll know exactly how to:

———

✔️ Teach a lesson where every student is learning at the same time — no headphones, no waiting around

✔️ Structure a group curriculum that keeps students progressing term after term, year after year

✔️ Use backing tracks and rotation to maintain standards while moving around the room

✔️ Manage a group of 4–8 students calmly, without discipline stress

✔️ Price and schedule groups so your income grows without teaching more hours

✔️ Explain group lessons to parents so they enrol, support and stay

✔️ Launch your first two beginner groups with a clear, step-by-step plan

✔️ Promote in a way that feels natural, genuine, and celebrates your students' success and builds confidence.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Group Piano University

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GPU is structured, guided, and supported from week one through to teaching your first group class...

8 Recorded Weekly Masterclasses

Each session goes deep on one layer of the model — pedagogy, lesson flow, repertoire, parent onboarding, enrollment, and marketing. Fully recorded so you never miss a thing, and can watch anytime, anywhere to let your learning integrate.

Your Learning Hub

All course content, videos, resources, and recordings in one tidy place. Log in any time, revisit any lesson, and keep everything organised as you work through the program.

Individual Feedback & Support

Weekly feedback on your assignments from Gillian and Paul — not a faceless course. Ask questions, share your progress, and get guidance tailored to your specific situation.

Proven Strategies to build groups that stay

Experience a proven group curriculum & promo strategies that has helped teachers everywhere grow & sustain group programs where students stay in groups from beginners all the way through to advanced.

Group Piano Teacher Certification

On completion, you'll receive certification as a qualified Group Piano Teacher, plus the option to register as an accredited Forte teacher.

The GPU Teacher Box — Delivered to Your Door

A beautiful physical box of everything you need for the course and your first groups: course books, the Group Teaching Manual, lesson plan guides, practical teaching resources, marketing guide, studio posters, and brochures.

This course is valued at $8997

But you'll only pay

$1,997 USD

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Wondering What's Inside the Box?

The GPU Teacher Box is real!

Inside is a collection of physical training materials you’ll need for the course. We’ll send it to you wherever you live in the world.

And yes! It’s included in the price of your course!

Group Piano University

Handbook

Our Group Piano teaching bible - 30 years of teaching in one book! Easy-to-follow flow charts outlining all the stratgies you need for success!

VALUE: $659 USD

*included*

Group Piano University

Marketing Handbook

This handbook will become your go-to place when planning new classes. Inside, you'll find the tried and tested marketing strategies we use to get more Group Piano students with ease.

VALUE: $659 USD

*included*

Forte Teacher Manual

PKC1a & JKC1

These lesson plans will literally save you hundreds of hours. Inside are our lesson plans and teacher resources for each of our beginner piano courses.

VALUE: $199 USD

*included*

Forte Course Materials

Teacher Starter Pack

To get you started this five book back includes the student course materials (books & online practice buddy access) for each of our entry-level courses.

VALUE: $182 USD

*included*

Forte Course Guides

100 Brochure Bundle

Start on the right foot by handing these full colour brochures to your existing clients to give to a friend. Hand some out at a local fair or place a small bundle in a local business. You're sure to find oodles of uses to bring students to your door!

VALUE: $99 USD

*included*

Studio Poster Pack

Three full colour posters to decorate your studio and let parents know about your groups.

VALUE: $99 USD

*included*

Graduation Certificate

Proudly display this certificate in your studio, to show parents that when it comes to teaching group piano, you're fully trained and know what you're doing!

VALUE: $100 USD

*included*

Total value of the GPU course including the

GPU Teacher Box delivered to you is $8,997.

You’ll only pay

$1,997

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