At The Centre for Musical Minds (CMM), we know that every student’s growth depends on two vital components: private lessons for personalized instruction and group classes for connection, creativity, and performance.
Families sometimes wonder why both are included — especially when a “group week” replaces the regular private lesson schedule. But in reality, these classes are not substitutes; they are the other half of what makes CMM’s approach truly world-class.
Here’s why both are essential for extraordinary results.
Private lessons are where individual goals come to life. Each student receives customized feedback, technique refinement, and repertoire guidance based on their level and learning style.
CMM’s one-on-one instruction builds:
This is where students gain the skills to play beautifully.
But true musicianship — the kind that translates to artistry, confidence, and stage presence — is developed when those private lesson skills are applied and shared in group settings.
Group classes transform private progress into musical fluency. Students learn that music isn’t just about playing alone — it’s about communication, listening, and collaboration.
At CMM, our group classes — such as Performance Classes and Musicianship Workshops — are designed with clear, measurable benefits:
Performing in a supportive group helps students manage stage nerves, develop poise, and learn how to share music confidently with others. By performing regularly, they normalize being “on stage,” so recitals feel natural, not stressful.
Students hear a wide range of repertoire, styles, and approaches. This builds listening skills, artistic curiosity, and respect for their peers’ hard work — essential traits for any developing musician.
Group classes reinforce theory, rhythm, and ear training in fun, interactive ways — through games, ensemble playing, and collaborative activities that deepen learning far beyond the written page.
When students see and hear one another’s progress, it sparks motivation. They feel part of something bigger — a musical community. And in that community, they’re reminded that growth takes time, effort, and teamwork.
Even the world’s top music conservatories — from Juilliard to The Royal Conservatory — blend individual and group learning for this reason.
From the Royal Conservatory of Music to Juilliard Preparatory, every elite program balances private instruction with group experiences.
Why? Because both sides of the equation teach different, equally vital skills:
At CMM, we’ve built our curriculum around this dual model — ensuring our students don’t just learn pieces, but develop musical lives.
When a “group week” appears on the calendar, it’s not a break from progress — it’s an opportunity for:
In fact, many CMM students experience faster progress and greater confidence after participating in group classes — because they’re applying what they’ve learned in authentic, social, and creative ways.
Private lessons refine; group classes elevate.
We designed CMM’s structure intentionally — not for convenience, but for excellence. Our combination of one-on-one instruction and group learning creates students who are not only skilled pianists, but also confident, expressive, and well-rounded musicians.
When parents invest in CMM, they’re giving their child access to the same balanced learning model used by the world’s most respected music institutions — in an environment that’s warm, supportive, and community-driven.
Ready to See the Difference?
At The Centre for Musical Minds, every lesson — whether private or group — is part of a thoughtful, research-backed system that builds extraordinary results in every student.
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