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About Dan Forbes Music

The History of Dan Forbes Music

Dan Forbes Music has been proudly serving the greater Kalamazoo, MI area for almost 15 years. Our dedicated staff, comprising experienced piano, violin, guitar, and vocal teachers with extensive performance backgrounds and music university training, is committed to helping students discover the joy of music and achieve their musical goals. We aim to be an educational leader, providing quality learning solutions that incorporate the neuroscience of music learning to develop essential skills and character traits. Additionally, we offer piano servicing to ensure all your musical needs are met with maximum convenience.

Our Values

Creativity

Personal Growth

Transformation

Hope

Optimism

Achievement

Courage

Resilience

Dan Forbes

John Rose

  • Over 20 years of experience in music performance and instruction
  • Guitarist, Piano, and multi-instrument experience
  • Knowledgeable in music theory, and experienced in guitar repair, amplifier repair, and piano repair
  • Professional recorded artist
  • Performs with local bands including Rose Family Guild
  • Runs a media production/photography/video/audio engineering  studio
  • Experienced in blues, jazz, and classical playing styles

Lois Jones

  • 50 years of piano performance experience
  • 50 years teaching piano and band instruments, flute, clarinet, trumpet & violin
  • Tutored & accompanied “Solo & Ensemble” & “Festival” with superior ratings
  • 50 years as organist/ choir director of multiple churches
  • Keyboard Arts System as well as traditional teaching methods

Over 20, 5-Star Ratings

in-home piano lessons

Rated 5/5 by 20+ Students