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Battle Creek Community Piano Labs

Monday Adult Piano Lab

$95

with Paula Harris

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 7 weeks

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 

 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

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Monday Adult Piano Lab

$95

with Paula Harris

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 7 weeks

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 

 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Monday Ensemble Piano Lab (Ages 8-12)

$95

with Paula Harris

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

This class is for students ages 8-12 who have completed the beginner level or have similar skills, and would like to learn more about performing as an ensemble. Students will learn their part in an ensemble piece, and will perform as a group in a recital on Thursday, July 30 at 6pm. 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 

 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Will run

Tuesday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9)

$95

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jun 16, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Our Beginner Class is for ages 6-9 and offers a fun, supportive introduction to music through group lessons. Using the Faber Primer books, students begin learning to read music and recognize basic rhythms. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical exploration, no experience needed! The class runs for 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 30 - July 6.

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 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Tuesday Continuing Piano Lab (Ages 10-14)

$95

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jun 16, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 7 weeks

This continuing piano class is for students ages 10-14 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 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 30 - July 7. 

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

 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Tuesday Ensemble Piano Lab (Ages 10-14)

$95

with Giada Pontoni

Calendar Jun 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks

This class is for students ages 8-12 who have completed the beginner level or have similar skills, and would like to learn more about performing as an ensemble. Students will learn their part in an ensemble piece, and will perform as a group in a recital on Thursday, July 30 at 6pm. 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 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Wednesday Music Production in Bandlab - Advanced (Ages 13+)

$95

with Colwyn Hoard

Calendar Jun 17, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Continue developing your skills in music production in this hands-on group class! Each session includes up to 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, and basic recording techniques. Perfect for those that have completed the Beginner course, or those with prior music or music production experience. 

The class runs for 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 29 - July 3.

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.

Thursday Music Production in Bandlab - Beginner (Ages 13+)

$95

with Colwyn Hoard

Calendar Jun 18, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks

Dive into the world of music production in this hands-on group class! Each session includes up to 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, and basic recording techniques. Perfect for beginners with no prior music or music production experience who want to create original tracks from start to finish.

The class runs for 6 weeks, with a break for the week of June 29 - July 3.

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $75.00, paid every four weeks.




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