We hope you are doing well and staying safe and healthy.  As we share this time of uncertainty, we are continually reminded of the importance of our mission to bring the joy and comfort of music-making to those who would otherwise not have that opportunity.  Although we're currently physically separated from those we serve, we are inspired by their ability to find peace, hope, and a sense of community in the moments of creative expression that we've been able to continue providing. It can't change some of the things they're dealing with, but it certainly improves how they feel about them!

Though our two free piano school locations in South St. Louis and Ferguson have been temporarily closed since March 16, all of our teachers adapted quickly and continue their private lessons online through videoconferencing with their students. We're trying to assist some our families who did not have home internet access, to make sure they are able to take advantage of currently available offers of free connections.  And we foresee this distance learning capability continuing to be a valuable teaching resource even after the current crisis is over, for our students who may be home ill or otherwise unable to get to our schools at times.

We've also had to temporarily halt our piano donation & delivery program as well. But we're proud to share that there are now 277 homes in the St. Louis region where a piano we delivered helps to brighten the days, especially when so many are stuck at home!  We look forward to getting the piano donation program back up and running, and are pleased to announce that our piano teacher Danny Ravensberg is going to be taking over the administration of that program. Hannah Herum has done an outstanding job of coordinating it for the past few years, and will continue on as a teacher at our Ferguson school.