The mission of Play It Forward is to ensure equal access to the genius within each child by establishing reliable music education and mentorship for all children regardless of income, ability, proximity, or any other barrier that stands between a potential student and his/her/their potential for greatness. We do this by providing reliable access to no-cost lessons and instruments, removing barriers of income, historical inequities, proximity or any other obstacle that stands between a child and access to the musical education that all children deserve.
PIANO DONATION: Play It Forward accepts gently used instruments for children, teachers & music programs who lack the resources to purchase an instrument. Because our goal is to gift instruments that can be used by a student for up to 5 years, practicing 2 hours per day we do not accept pianos with some issues – chipped keys, sticking keys, broken strings, sluggish action, loose pins, cracked soundboard, missing music rack, some other issues – After prospective donors have checked their pianos, they are required to fill out our intake form. This form is sent to the piano donation coordinator who will go over your information carefully. You will be contacted by Lori, our piano donation coordinator, within 48 hours and she will help you with next steps.
