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

“Let’s Read Music” is designed for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of reading music in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

This class is perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this course introduces the essential building blocks of music literacy in a clear and approachable way. Students will explore note reading, rhythm patterns, and the meaning behind common musical symbols.

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 adults who have taken a beginning class and would like to improve their musicianship and technique on a set of pieces.

In this class, we will explore more challenging performance techniques by studying a piece together. As we learn the piece, we will work through common challenges and share practical tips that you can apply to your own solo repertoire.

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 perfect for brand-new adult piano players. 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.

Our Adult Continuing class and offers a fun, supportive introduction to music through group lessons. Using the Faber Adult Lesson Book Series, students begin learning basic musical concepts and music reading. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical exploration! This class is for Adult who have basic understanding of musical rhythms, reading music, and have had some music lessons before.

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.

Our Adult Continuing class and offers a fun, supportive introduction to music through group lessons. Using the Faber Adult Lesson Book Series, students begin learning basic musical concepts and music reading. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical exploration! This class is for Adult who have basic understanding of musical rhythms, reading music, and have had some music lessons before.

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 perfect for brand-new adult piano players. 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