To attend this class, you must be an enrolled student at Lincoln International Studies School. Classes meet twice weekly from September 22, 2025, throughout the school year. They’re led by Piano Lab instructors—professional musicians and educators from The Gilmore. Schedules are coordinated by the Piano Lab team in conjunction with classroom teachers..

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org 

To attend this class, you must be an enrolled student at Spring Valley Elementary School. Classes meet twice weekly from September 22, 2025, throughout the school year. They’re led by Piano Lab instructors—professional musicians and educators from The Gilmore. Schedules are coordinated by the Piano Lab team in conjunction with classroom teachers..

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org 

To attend this class, you must be an enrolled student at Woods Lake Elementary School. 

Classes meet twice weekly from September 22, 2025, throughout the school year. They’re led by Piano Lab instructors—professional musicians and educators from The Gilmore. Schedules are coordinated by the Piano Lab team in conjunction with classroom teachers..

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org 

This 6-week class includes a one-week break in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

This interactive piano class is designed for adults and teens with some prior piano or musical experience. Through a lecture-style and hands-on approach, students will explore a variety of musical styles, learning their origins, defining characteristics, and how to effectively perform them on the piano.

Each topic will include demonstrations and practical techniques, with examples provided at easy, intermediate, and advanced levels so students can continue developing their skills at home.

Topics Covered:

Ragtime

¾ Rhythms: Waltzes, Mazurkas, Minuets

6/8 Rhythms: Barcarolles, Jigs, Tarantellas

Twelve Bar Blues, and its influence

Classical period vs. Romantic period

Motown music

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org 

This adult class is for adults interested in exploring and developing their piano skills. The class runs for 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 29 - July 3.

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assistance please contact Sara Cleland, Battle Creek Piano Lab Coordinator, at SCleland@thegilmore.org 

This adult class is for adults interested in exploring and developing their piano skills. The class runs for 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 29 - July 3.

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assistance please contact Sara Cleland, Battle Creek Piano Lab Coordinator, at SCleland@thegilmore.org 

This 6-week class includes a one-week break in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

This course is perfect for brand-new piano players ages 7-9 years old. Students will learn the fundamentals of piano in a fun and supportive environment, including basic hand position, simple rhythms, and introductory note reading.

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org 

This 6-week class includes a one-week break in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

This course is designed for students ages 10-13 years old who have already learned the basics of piano and are ready to continue building their skills. Students will review foundational concepts while expanding their knowledge through new songs, improved note reading, and more confident hand coordination.

In this class, we will focus on strengthening rhythm, exploring a wider range of notes, and developing better technique and musical expression in a fun and encouraging environment.

The Keys2Kids Keyboard Lending Program offers free keyboard loans to registered families without access to an instrument, with sign-up available on the registration form.

For questions or financial assitance please contact Cora Wright, Kalamazoo Piano Lab Coordinator, at CWright@thegilmore.org