Piano Pedagogy Collective

12 week Cohort

12 weeks of growth through group and private coaching

✅ Are you ready to make piano teaching or studio ownership your full time career?
✅ Are you looking to change some aspects of your current studio to better fit your lifestyle?
✅ Are you seeking out more education in not only pedagogy topics but also the business side of running a studio?
✅ Do you feel like what you learned in college just wasn't exactly what you needed to learn how to create a career in music?
✅ Do you need suggestions from a mentor who has been there/done that to get your studio to run smoothly?


The Piano Pedagogy Collective is a training program for both new and seasoned teachers alike, focused on starting and growing a successful piano studio. Learn how to be both an entrepreneur and a successful piano teacher through private and group coaching calls with Dr. Kathy Winston.

The cohort will meet for 12 weeks. The fall 2026 Piano Pedagogy Collective will begin the first week of September, and wrap up the week before Thanksgiving. When you join the collective you will have access to group coaching calls twice a month with and one private coach call per month with Dr. Winston. The coaching calls will focus on a different topic every month, all topics that are integral to building a sustainable studio business. Group coaching calls are on the first and 3rd Thursdays of every month, 1 pm Central time, and will be recorded if you can't make it to the live call. Your monthly private coaching calls will be scheduled at a time that is convenient to both you and Dr. Kathy Winston.

The curriculum sampler below is just an example of some of the topics we will discuss. Because of the uniqueness of the cohort, and the experience of those enrolled and YOUR specific needs, the specific topics will vary. Each month's curriculum will be released the month before, allowing you to plan how the group calls and individual coaching will best fit your needs.

More than anything, this will be a 12 week pattern of growth. You will receive mentorship from Dr. Winston, tasks that you need to complete for your specific goals, and community support and group learning from our group calls.

Testimonial from Patty, an experienced teacher with a graduate degree in piano, who has worked with me privately for the past few years to tackle problems in her studio

Course Curriculum Sample (specific topics may vary)

Kathy Winston

Dr. Kathy Winston holds a doctorate of musical arts (DMA) in music education, piano pedagogy from the University of Texas-Austin.  Her other degrees include a MM in Piano performance from SMU and a BM in Piano Performance from Trinity University.  She is an active piano teacher in the Austin, TX area.  Dr. Winston founded Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park, TX and was the executive director and business owner from 2010-2020.  She is also the founder and course creator at Piano Program, providing music theory courses and resources to teachers.  As an entrepreneur, Dr. Winston provides consulting to studio and business owners.  In her free time, you'll find her being mom to her two amazing teens, gardening in her backyard garden, and hiking around town with her pups.  

Course Pricing

Pay in full for 12 weeks

$399 USD

  • One Payment, Group + Private

    • Group coaching calls twice a month (Thursdays 1pm Central)
    • One private coaching call per month with Dr. Winston
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Pay monthly, split over 3 months

3 payments of

$150 USD

per month

  • Monthly Payment, Group + Private

    • Group coaching calls twice a month (Thursdays 1pm Central)
    • One private coaching call per month with Dr. Winston
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Pay in full for 12 weeks, group only

$299 USD

  • One Payment, Group Only

    • Group coaching calls twice a month (Thursdays 1pm Central)
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