Why I'm Trying a Woman-Only Cohort for My Next Course

by Sam de la Haye

Back in 2021, I was leading my eight-week program Piano.Vocal.Success for the third time. As with any new group, I felt a bit nervous at the start. However, there was something truly exceptional about this particular cohort - it was my first and only all-female group. Over the weeks we spent together, we formed a strong bond and remain close friends to this day.

After the course was finished, I took some time to reflect on the energy of the group. It was a unique, feminine and creative energy, somewhat softer and lighter than what I had experienced before. At first, I had planned to keep the cohort exclusively for women, but then I met a male student who was super lovely and inspiring. I decided to open up the group to all genders to ensure everyone had the opportunity to benefit from the positive energy and learning environment.

Since then I've successfully run P.V.S. Now named Express...