THE GROUP PIANO BLOG

KeyNotes Music brings you news, information and tips on teaching and learning in group class settings. In our blog we refer to collaborative group teaching, everyone learning and playing together.

Teaching Pre-School Piano in Groups group piano beginners pre-school learners Oct 02, 2023

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...

I want to teach group classes, but I have no idea where to start! group piano beginners Oct 19, 2022

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...

From Private to Group Piano - 7 factors to consider group piano beginners group piano classses Jun 10, 2021

There is a real buzz going around when it comes to group piano and I have spoken to so many teachers who currently only offer private piano lessons, but are thinking about starting their beginners in ...

Your beginners don't need you! Redefining your offering for early-stage learners group piano beginners May 06, 2021

Your beginners do not need you. Controversial? Or a relief?

I have heard so many teachers describing various issues with their beginners: maybe they have a long wait list of them and ...

Presenting a Seminar group piano beginners Mar 06, 2020

This has been a big week for KeyNotes and for group piano in general, as I took to the stage and presented a seminar about teaching early stages pianists in groups. I had 45 minutes to summarise a hug...

Download our Teacher Information Brochure

Learn more about the KeyNotes Music program and discover how it could work in your studio.

We send occasional emails but you can unsubscribe at any time.

THE GROUP PIANO BLOG

Download our Teacher Information Brochure

Join The FREE Challenge