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Kalamazoo Community Piano Labs

Monday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9)

$150

with Monica Washington Padula

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

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 

 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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Monday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 10-15)

$150

with Monica Washington Padula

Calendar Sep 8, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

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  

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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Tuesday Early Intermediate Piano Lab (Ages 8-12)

$150

with Sylvia Senchuk

Calendar Sep 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

Our Early Intermediate Class is for ages 8-12 who have completed the beginner level and offers a fun, supportive next step in music learning through group lessons. Using the Faber Level 2A and 2B books, students learn beginning chords, damper pedal use, and key signatures. The group setting encourages collaboration, confidence, and musical growth!

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 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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Wednesday Early Intermediate - Intermediate Piano Lab (Ages 13-17)

$150

with Luisa Zuniga

Calendar Sep 10, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

Our Early Intermediate - Intermediate Class is for ages 13-17 who have completed the early intermediate level and are ready for the next step in music learning through group lessons. Using the Faber Level 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B books, students learn minor scales, triplets, sixteenth notes, and complex time signatures. The group setting fosters collaboration, confidence, and continued musical growth!

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 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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Thursday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9)

$150

with Jake Schott

Calendar Sep 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

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  

Full Course

Friday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9)

$150

with Jake Schott

Calendar Sep 12, 2025 at 4 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

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   

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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Friday Beginner Piano Lab (Adult)

$200

with Luisa Zuniga

Calendar Sep 12, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 15 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, with a break for the week of Thanksgiving.

Our Beginner Class is for adults 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, 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 

 

Full Course

Sunday Beginner Piano Lab (Ages 6-9)

$150

with Hal Hobson

Calendar Sep 21, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 14 weeks

This class runs for 14 weeks, Starting September 21st

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 

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 2 payments of $65.00, paid every four weeks.

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