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
- 35+ years piano performance experience
- 15+ years piano instruction
- 10+ years of piano servicing
- Member of National Federation of Music Clubs
- President of Battle Creek Morning Musical Club
- Member Piano Technicians Guild
- Bachelor’s Degree from MSU
- Member of “Lord’s Light” band and solo church performer

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
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