Pianos for People

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Pianos for People inspires successful futures by providing free access to the transformational power of the piano.   For families and individuals with limited resources, we break down financial barriers and leverage the piano as a gateway to empowerment, community and self-esteem.

Since December 2012, our piano donation program has sourced, serviced and delivered nearly 500 free pianos to individuals, non-profits, and schools who could not otherwise afford one. We receive pianos donated to us by generous individuals and find new homes for them where they will have a positive impact on people's lives.

We also provide free piano classes and lessons to the community. We opened our first piano school on Cherokee Street in 2014, providing access to quality lessons and workshops to weekly students of all ages and levels. We opened a second piano school in Ferguson in 2016, and we have a growing number of outreach locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. All together we currently engage nearly 300 students weekly during the school year. We employ highly qualified, diverse piano teachers who have training in various styles.

Our free summer music camps are held at both locations in June and July, offering a fun and educational program for youth during the critical out-of-school months. We also offer free community music events throughout the year, including Super Theory Saturdays, Piano Slams, recitals and music festivals. These events provide an opportunity for us to bring the community together, as well as engage new potential students.