Because Music Matters
The Gift of Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating greater accessibility to music programs, instruments, teachers and the overall benefits of music education.
Founded in 2015 as a response to an ongoing nationwide decline of funding and lack of prioritization for music education, our organization is diligently working to ensure access to music for the country’s at-risk youths. We do this by forming critical partnerships with music teachers, public schools and organizations to reinforce our core belief that music matters!
#BecauseMusicMatters
Donate an Instrument
Musical Instruments are the lifeblood of our mission. If you have a musical instrument of any type that is no longer being used, donate it to The Gift of Music Foundation. We’ll ensure it contributes to our efforts to provide instruments to kids who may not otherwise be able to afford them.
What We Do
Beginner Instruments
The Access to Instruments program serves students through our special reduced-price and rent-free instrument programs for those who qualify! We can also provide top-quality student rental instruments at competitive prices featuring many leading instrument brands. See our instrument options and get your child started today.
Used Instrument Sales
Find great deals on a variety of used and nearly-new instruments and musical gear from The Gift of Music Foundation. We have a showroom in Northwest Georgia and lots of items in our eBay and online store. Best of all, proceeds directly benefit our charitable programs. Get a great instrument, help kids at the same time!
After School Music Classes
The Gift of Music Foundation provides music education and beginning band to students in parts of Metro Atlanta where in-school programs have been eliminated. You can help us keep music in our schools by supporting the Access to Music Education Program with one-time or recurring financial gifts. Give the gift of music!
Instrument Repair Center
We have a state-of-the-art musical instrument repair shop in our Northwest Atlanta headquarters.
Get quality repair work at affordable prices, and you are helping others at the same time!
Proceeds benefit the programs of The Gift of Music Foundation.
Discover Our Programs
Access to Instruments
Our Access To Instruments Program was designed with students, parents, and directors in mind. We offer brand-name, Director Approved instruments as well as fully-reconditioned instruments acquired through our donation programs. We are the only source in our area for specialized reduced-price and free* instrument rentals for those with qualifying financial circumstances. It is our mission to help all kids have Access to Instruments!
As a non-profit organization, our mission focuses on today’s music students, teachers, and programs – not shareholders or the bottom line. We believe every child should have access to a quality musical instrument at a price that fits into any budget.
- Same top-brand quality instruments at better prices
- No contracts, no credit checks
- Repair And Maintenance Plan included in rental price
- Our REDUCED and GIFT OF MUSIC rental programs provide instruments to those who may not otherwise be able to afford them. It’s the core of our mission!
*No monthly rental charge. $25 annual service fee applies.
Instrument Donation Program
Donated musical instruments drive many of the things we do at The Gift of Music Foundation. In many cases instruments are refurbished in our shop and added to our Access to Instruments program so beginner students can have an instrument at little or no cost. This supports our primary mission of providing resources for kids who may not be able to afford instruments through traditional means.
Some instruments, those usually not suitable for beginning students, are used in other ways to fund our programs and services. We recondition and sell used instruments and gear and use the proceeds to purchase more student instruments or cover the costs of our education programs.
Either way, your donated instrument accomplishes two things: 1) it puts the instrument in the hands of someone who will cherish it and fully appreciate it’s value, and 2) it helps ensure that kids who want to learn to play are not held back by the costs of instruments and classes. Your donation is literally giving The Gift of Music!
Instrument Repair Program
The Gift of Music Foundation has a full-service instrument repair shop in our new HQ facilities in northwest Atlanta, GA. Our shop can handle any repair on most band and orchestra instruments.
We offer quality workmanship with a best-in-class warranty from experienced instrument repair technicians. In most cases, we can also provide you a loaner instrument while yours is in repair. (Restrictions apply, ask for details)
We also feature an in-house brass instrument chemical cleaning facility. An annual chem-clean is the best way to ensure your instrument is perfectly clean, free of mold, lime scale or other buildup, and looking and sounding it’s absolute best.
Best of all, when you choose The Gift of Music for your repair, you are doing even more to help others! Unlike commercial music stores, all of our proceeds from repairs go directly to the programs of The Gift of Music Foundation to help provide instruments and music education for kids. Why not help others while getting great service at the same time?
Access to Music Education
This program was started to assist in replacing music classes that have been eliminated by public schools.
The Access to Music Education Program provides students in grades 3-5 with a 9-month beginning instrumental program at participating public schools in an after-school environment. The curriculum focuses primarily on learning to read musical notes and play selected instruments, with classes meeting twice a week. The study is based on established educational guidelines provided by state and local authorities.
Numerous studies have proven that students who learn music benefit in many other ways during this essential age window in a child’s overall development. Increases in cognitive and social skills are real. Students who learn music frequently perform better in academic areas and in the growth of crucial life skills
As school budgets are stretched thin and arts-based programs are often the first to be eliminated or downsized, we believe it is a major priority to take action to keep music education in our schools.
Instrument Sales Program
Music is meant to be shared, and musical instruments are no exception. With our new showroom space in Northwest Atlanta, and through our online store and eBay store, The Gift of Music Foundation has many great deals available on used instruments and equipment.
Many of these items were donated and are looking for new owners who will love and appreciate them, and put them to good use in creating more music for the world to enjoy. At the same time, proceeds from our sales go directly to the charitable program of the foundation. So when you buy an instrument from us, you get a great deal on an instrument with lots of life in it. But more importantly you are providing opportunities for young people to gain access to their first instruments and/or classes. You are giving the gift of music to others and helping make sure no child misses out on music because of a lack of funds.
Instrument Grant Program
We occasionally receive special requests to provide musical instruments to individuals in special circumstances making it challenging to acquire an instrument. We evaluate these “wish list” types of requests on a case-by-case basis and grant them as often as we can.
From lifetime musicians suffering with health issues, to victims of natural disasters who have lost everything, we work just as hard to make sure no one loses access to music as much as we work to ensure young people can gain access to music.
Music is a gift to the world, and it is our goal to give that gift as often as possible.
Donate Instruments
We receive instrument donations from all 50 states and even from around the world! We can accept all musical instruments except for acoustic pianos (upright/grand) and spinet organs. We also accept professional audio, amps, and sound equipment.
Click to pledge an instrument for donation and see all the options for completing your donation, including pre-paid shipping. Donations are tax deductible to the extent of current tax law. Your donations will be utilized where and how it will make the greatest impact to our programs and mission.
Donate Money
A one-time or recurring gift goes directly to our programs and helps provide instruments and music education for kids ready to begin learning an instrument.
Donate your time
No matter where you live in the USA, you can help give the Gift of Music by volunteering your time. We also have volunteer opportunities in the Metro Atlanta area only. Click to see how you can help!
Address
2030 Powers Ferry Rd SE | Suite 390 Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone
888.551.0077
770-988-5075 (ATL Local)
info@giftofmusic.org
We appreciate the sponsors and partners who make The Gift of Music possible
