Community
Piano & Keyboard Donation Program
The piano is one of the most musically-accessible instruments—without a single lesson, almost everyone can play a melody on the piano. However, we recognize that piano is simultaneously one of the least accessible instruments, due to its size and expense. This program aims to break down these barriers by re-homing pianos to those in need, whether they are students wishing to begin their piano journey or community spaces where live music is otherwise inaccessible.
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By making a financial gift to the Piano and Keyboard Donation Program, you can help cover the cost of the initial moving and tuning costs of one piano, estimated at $400.
Donate an Instrument
- Pianos must meet the following conditions:
- Studio, vertical or upright pianos from 43″-52″ (118-132cm) tall, overall height from floor.
- Grand pianos from 5′ 1″ – 7′ (156-215cm) long from front of keyboard to tail.
- In good playing condition.
- Well maintained.
- Free of mold, mildew, and any water damage that could contribute to fungal growth or structural deterioration.
- All pianos that meet the eligibility requirements above will be examined by our partners at Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland in person* to ensure the quality of the instrument before the donation is accepted.
- All donors of accepted instruments will receive a letter for tax purposes. If the piano is estimated to be worth over $5,000, it will be the responsibility of the owner to have the instrument appraised by our Steinway partners at the cost of $150.
- Keyboards must be in good working and physical condition and have 88 weighted keys. Please note: we do not accept keyboards that are less than 88 keys or are un-weighted.
- All eligible keyboards will be examined by a staff member of Piano Cleveland before the donation is accepted. This may happen virtually or in person.
- All donors of accepted instruments will receive a letter for tax purposes.
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Request an Instrument
- Pianos are being re-homed to students, community centers, senior living facilities & rehabilitation centers, and other area organizations.
- Students must be enrolled in piano lessons.
- Piano Cleveland will cover the cost of instrument transport to one location, tuning, and maintenance for three years, while retaining ownership during that period.
- Once the three years have elapsed, the recipient can choose to own the instrument outright, or return it to Piano Cleveland to be redistributed to another student or space in need.
- The piano must be housed in a climate-controlled environment. Pianos may not be placed in basements, garages, or non-temperature-controlled storage units or buildings.
- Portable 66-key keyboards or full-sized 88-key keyboards with weighted keys can be requested. You may indicate your preference on the form below.
- To receive an 88-key weighted keyboard, the recipient must be enrolled in piano lessons.
- The keyboard will remain the property of Piano Cleveland for a 3-year loan period. Once the three years have elapsed, the recipient can choose to own the instrument outright, or return it to Piano Cleveland to be redistributed to another student or space in need.