Instrument Program
Music is Art is proud to have placed over a half million dollars worth of instruments back into the community here in Western New York. Instruments are collected year round, repaired or refurbished and given back to deserving students, underserved communities, and musicians in need.
We do not however accept pianos or organs as part of this program. Unfortunately they are just too costly for us to move, store, and move again. We suggest contacting schools or churches in your neighborhood to see if they would be interested.
Instrument Donations
Instruments collected for donation are first assessed by a professional to ensure they are in optimal playing condition. Instruments are cleaned and repaired, if needed, and then returned to Music is Art where they become part of our instrument inventory. We will then match instruments with students and schools that have submitted an application and are in the greatest need at that time. Instruments deemed too costly to repair or recondition are either repurposed or disposed of.
See our drop off locations listed below for locations and hours.
Instrument Requests
Do you know someone who would love their very own instrument? Or are you a school or community center looking to start an instrument program? The items we have to give are strictly based on items that are donated to us and that have been assessed for quality. All we ask for in return is a quote and photo to use in our marketing of this program. There is no cost for an instrument, but we do ask that if it only ends up collecting dust that you donate it back so we can find it another home.
Dropoff Locations
MUSIC IS ART HQ
510 Franklin Street, Buffalo
716-870-3600
Call ahead, hours vary
BOULEVARD MUSIC LESSONS
1090 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda
716-939-2870
MON-FRI 3p-8p & SAT 10a-3p
TOTALLY BUFFALO
3459 Amelia Dr, Orchard Park
MON/TUE/FRI/SAT 10a-6p
WED/THUR 10a-70p
SUN 10a-5p
DAIRY QUEEN
250 Lake Street, Hamburg
Daily 11a-9p
FAQs
Q: Do you take any instrument as a donation?
A: The only things we don’t accept are pianos and organs, mostly due to their size. Anything else that is in decent shape we’ll take and assess for repair. Please know that not everything is deemed salvageable, but we do our best to get it in playing order and into a new home.
Q: How do I request an instrument?
A: Just click on the link above to request an instrument. This puts you in our database and if we have what you're looking for, we'll be in touch.
Q: Can I request any instrument?
A: Yes, but know that our inventory consists of only things that have been given to use so we don't always have what you're looking for.