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Lincoln International Studies School - 25/26
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
Spring Valley Elementary School - 25/26
with Annie Mittelsteadt
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
Woods Lake Elementary School - 25/26
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
Monday Adult Piano Lab (B) - Sp26
with Paula Harris
This class is for adults interested in exploring and developing their piano skills. The class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Spring Break.
The Keys2Kids Learning 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
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Monday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9) - Sp26
with Monica Washington Padula
This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Spring Break (March 30th - April 5th).
Our Beginner Class is for ages 6-9 and offers a fun, supportive introduction to music through group lessons. Using the Faber Primer and Level 1 books, students begin learning to read music and recognize basic rhythms. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical exploration, no experience needed!
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
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Monday Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 8-12) - Sp26
with Paula Harris
This early intermediate class is for students ages 8-12 who have completed the beginner level or have similar skills, using Faber Level 2A and 2B books to learn beginning chords, damper pedal use, and key signatures. The class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Spring Break.
The Keys2Kids Learning 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
Monday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 10-15) - Sp26
with Monica Washington Padula
This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Spring Break (March 30th - April 5th).
Our Beginner Class is for ages 10-13 and offers a fun, supportive introduction to music through group lessons. Using the Faber Primer and Level 1 books, students begin learning to read music and recognize basic rhythms. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical exploration, no experience needed!
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
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Monday Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 8-12) - Sp26
with Giada Pontoni
This early intermediate class is for students ages 8-12 who have completed the beginner level or have similar skills, using Faber Level 2A and 2B books to learn beginning chords, damper pedal use, and key signatures. The class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Spring Break.
The Keys2Kids Learning 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
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