Epic Center Community Piano Lab | Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Community Piano Lab
The Community Piano Lab is located in The Gilmore Annex, Suite 200, of The Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo. Small-group piano lessons for children and adults are available at a variety of musical levels.
Fall 2024 registration will open on August 19, 2024. Schedules are created based on teacher and student availability and meet once per week for 45 minutes. Click on the link below to register. You will be contacted by The Gilmore when your registration is complete to confirm your schedule and answer any questions you may have. Class times are listed on the registration form.
Dates
Fall Registration opens August 19, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024-December 20, 2024
Spring 2025 January 13, 2025-April 25, 2025
Summer 2025 June 16, 2025-August 1, 2025
Recital Date:
Spring Recital- April 22, 2025 at 6PM
Registration
Cost per 14-week session:
Student (18 and under) – $150 or $300 for Fall and Spring
Adult – $200 or $400 for Fall and Spring
Cost per 6 week session: $95
Payment assistance options and multiple children discounts are available upon request. Please email Liz Kelly
Group Piano Lab Classes
Beginner
Group lessons for elementary aged students.
The Beginner class is for elementary students that are new to piano or have taken our pre-reading class.
This class uses the Primer and Level 1 Faber Lesson books to teach students how to read music, and basic rhythms.
Early Intermediate
The Early Intermediate class is for students who have completed our Beginner class or at similar level.
This class uses the Level 2a and Level 2b Faber Lesson books to teach students about beginning chords, use of the damper pedal, and key signatures.
Intermediate
The Intermediate class is for students who have completed our Early Intermediate class or are at a similar level. This class uses the Level 3a and Level 3b Faber Lesson books to teach students about minor scales, triplets and sixteenth notes, and complex time signatures.
Advanced
The Advanced level is for students who have completed all other classes or are at a similar level.
This class uses the Level 4 and Level 5 Faber Lesson books to teach students about the circle of 5ths, style, and musicality.
Adult Beginner
For adults with minimal to no prior experience, this class uses the Faber Adult Lesson Book Series to teach students basic musical concepts, and how to read music.
Adult Continuing
This class is for Adults with prior piano experience and uses the Faber Adult Lesson Book Series to help students build their current skills and study technique and artistry in depth.
Keys 2 Kids Keyboard Lending Program
Through the generous support of our education sponsors, we are able to loan keyboards to families that do not currently have access to an instrument. Details on how to borrow a keyboard will be sent after registration is complete. The Keys2Kids keyboard lending program is free of charge to class registrants.