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.

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced learners ages 12-17. 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 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