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Battle Creek Community Piano Labs

Monday Adult Piano Lab (B) - Sp26

$200

with Paula Harris

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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 Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 8-12) - Sp26

$150

with Paula Harris

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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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Monday Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 8-12) - Sp26

$150

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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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Monday Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 13-17) - Sp26

$150

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This early intermediate class is for students ages 13-17 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

Tuesday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9) - Sp26

$150

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jan 6, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 15 weeks

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. 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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Wednesday Music Production (Ages 13+) - Sp26

$200

with Colwyn Hoard

Calendar Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

Dive into the world of music production in this hands-on group class! Each session includes 1 hour of guided instruction followed by 30 minutes to 1 hour of open studio time. Learn the essentials of beat making, songwriting, MIDI instruments, loops and samples, basic recording techniques, and mastering. Perfect for beginners and aspiring producers ready to create original tracks from start to finish.

Full Course

Saturday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9) - Sp26

$150

with Nora Shaffer

Calendar Jan 10, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 15 weeks

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. 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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