Instrument Exchange

Music is for everyone, instruments should be too

Born from crisis in the aftermath of the Tubbs fire, our Instrument Exchange Program has evolved into a vibrant musical ecosystem where unused instruments find new life in the hands of aspiring musicians of all ages who need them.

Play it Forward

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Play it Forward ☻

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If you need help obtaining an instrument, please complete Instrument Request Application

Anyone is welcome to request an instrument—children and adults are welcome to apply. Instrument distributions are dependent on our current inventory.

Request an Instrument —

Supporting the Whole Musician

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Supporting the Whole Musician ☻

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Your unused instrument can become someone's musical journey. When you share your gently-loved item in our Instrument Exchange, you're not just donating an object—you're passing along possibility and potential to a child, teen, or adult who might otherwise never experience the joy of making music. Your generosity creates ripples of creativity throughout our community.

Donate an
Instrument —

Music to the People

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Music to the People ☻

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Purchase an
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We have wonderful instruments that have been donated and are on consignment at Stanroy Music Center in Santa Rosa.  The proceeds benefit the Play It Forward Music Foundation’s Free Music Lesson Program.