DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED INSTRUMENT

Do you have a previously well-loved instrument that no longer gets the attention it deserves?
Play it forward by donating IT TO a school in need!

We happily accept gently used instruments that are in playable condition and are commonly used in band, orchestral, mariachi, choral, guitar and/or keyboard school music programs. We are not able to accept pianos, organs, recorders, accordions, instruments that are in poor cosmetic and/or playing condition or instruments that do not compliment the types of music programs typically offered in schools. Donated instruments will be granted to Los Angeles area schools that are in need of additional instruments to serve economically disadvantaged students who cannot afford to rent or purchase their own instrument.

get your gently used instrument
to us

You can ship to or drop off instruments at MHOF’s office located at:

2550 N. Hollywood Way, Suite 302
Burbank, CA 91505

Call or email for drop off days and hours.
Phone: (818) 762-4328
Email: info@mhopus.org

We ask that you please complete the following form before shipping:


MHOF is not responsible for the valuation of instruments and professional appraisal is required for donations over $5,000. For more information, click here.

And we’ll send it for repair

We’re thrilled to partner with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Musical Instrument Repair Shop, as seen in the Oscar-winning documentary short, The Last Repair Shop, whose expert craftspeople will clean and repair donated instruments for distribution to Los Angeles area schools in need.

Watch the full documentary here or on Disney+:

FAQ:

We happily accept gently used instruments that are in playable condition and are commonly used in band, orchestral, mariachi, choral, guitar and/or keyboard school music programs. We are not able to accept pianos, organs, recorders, accordions, instruments that are in poor cosmetic and/or playing condition or instruments that do not compliment the types of music programs typically offered in schools. If you’re not sure, give us a call at (818) 762-4328.

You can drop off your instrument at our office at 2550 N. Hollywood Way, Suite 302, Burbank, CA 91505. Please call (818) 762-4328 or email info@mhopus.org for drop-off hours and to arrange your visit in advance.

You may also ship your gently used instrument to our office located at 2550 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.

Yes, fill out the Used Instrument Donation Form in order to receive documentation via email. Donors are responsible for instrument valuation and any donation over $5,000 requires a professional appraisal.

Please call The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation at (818) 762-4328 or email info@mhopus.org