Pianos for People

Pianos for People Pianos for People is a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization that connects people who need pianos with pianos that need people. Louis and in Ferguson, Missouri.

We also operate two free piano schools - on Cherokee Street in South St. Pianos for People provides access to the transformative power of music for those who need it most. We do this by cultivating inspiration, education, enrichment and community, at no charge to those we serve.
• Inspiration: Free Pianos
• Education: Free Lessons
• Enrichment: Free Piano Summer Camps
• Community: Free Special Events

🎹 Dinner, BBQ & live music—right in your living room! 🎶We had an amazing time this past Friday helping throw a special p...
10/06/2026

🎹 Dinner, BBQ & live music—right in your living room! 🎶

We had an amazing time this past Friday helping throw a special party for one of our wonderful supporters! Our Executive Director, Andy, fired up the smoker and whipped up a delicious BBQ spread before joining forces with PFP Board Member Adaron “Pops” Jackson on piano and Jeffrey Anderson on bass for an intimate, one-of-a-kind concert—right in the living room! 🥁🎹

Want an experience like this in your home? You can bid on incredible experiences like this at our upcoming Evening of 100 Fingers fundraiser on Sunday, October 18 at the Sheldon Concert Hall!

Come enjoy an evening of incredible music, food, and community—and maybe take home an unforgettable experience of your own!

🎟️ Tickets are available through the link in the comments!

🎹 Melodies of Hope is back! 🎶We’re thrilled to kick off the second cohort of our Melodies of Hope program, bringing the ...
10/01/2026

🎹 Melodies of Hope is back! 🎶

We’re thrilled to kick off the second cohort of our Melodies of Hope program, bringing the transformative power of music to residents at the St. Louis County Jail.

This fall, we’ll be working with another group of five residents, providing weekly piano instruction along with high-quality keyboards they can use to practice between classes.

We’re excited to see where their musical journeys take them and to continue creating opportunities for connection, creativity, and growth through music. ❤️🎵

🎹 We’re less than 3 weeks away! 🎉The countdown is on to our annual Evening of 100 Fingers gala! Join us on Sunday, Octob...
09/29/2026

🎹 We’re less than 3 weeks away! 🎉

The countdown is on to our annual Evening of 100 Fingers gala! Join us on Sunday, October 18 at the beautiful Sheldon Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening of amazing music, delicious food, and community as we celebrate our incredible piano teachers.

🌟 This year’s lineup includes:
🎹 Peter Martin
🎹 Adaron “Pops” Jackson
🎹 Adam Maness
🎤 Mardra Thomas
🎹 Royce Martin
🎶 Plus several of our talented Pianos for People Teaching Artists!

And we’re thrilled to have Fox 2 on-air personality and PFP Teaching Artist Blair Ledet serving as our host!

⏰ Just under 3 weeks to go—and tickets and sponsorship are on sale now but tickets are going fast!

Come celebrate with us and help support Pianos for People’s mission of bringing the transformative power of music to our community.

🎟️ Get your tickets through the link in the comments!

🎹 Partner Spotlight: Sr. Thea Bowman! 🏫As we continue highlighting some of our amazing community partners, today we’re s...
09/24/2026

🎹 Partner Spotlight: Sr. Thea Bowman! 🏫

As we continue highlighting some of our amazing community partners, today we’re shining the spotlight on Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic School in East St. Louis!

This year marks our fourth year partnering with Sr. Thea Bowman, and we’re thrilled to be back for another year of making music together. We offer two group piano classes each week, typically working with around 20 students throughout the school year.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring the joy and transformative power of music directly to students and to be part of the incredible community at Sr. Thea Bowman. We look forward to another great year of learning, playing, and making music together! 🎶💙

🎹 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: PETER MARTIN & ADAM MANESS 🎹We’re thrilled to welcome back Peter Martin and Adam Maness to the li...
09/17/2026

🎹 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: PETER MARTIN & ADAM MANESS 🎹

We’re thrilled to welcome back Peter Martin and Adam Maness to the lineup for this year’s Evening of 100 Fingers! These two incredible pianists have become a beloved part of our annual celebration, and we can’t wait to hear them take the stage again. 🎶

Peter Martin is an acclaimed jazz pianist and educator who has performed and recorded on six continents with legendary artists including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Betty Carter, Christian McBride, and Joshua Redman.

Adam Maness is a versatile pianist, arranger, composer, and producer whose performances, original compositions, and arrangements have been featured on numerous recordings and heard on national and international radio and television broadcasts.

Both Peter and Adam have been featured performers—and even hosts—at past Evening of 100 Fingers events, and we’re delighted to have them back for another unforgettable night of music!

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 The Sheldon Concert Hall & Galleries
🎹 Evening of 100 Fingers: Celebrating Our Piano Teachers

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Link in comments! Join us for an incredible evening supporting Pianos for People and celebrating the teachers who make our mission possible.

🎹 Partner Spotlight: Sumner High School! 🏫As we get back into the swing of another school year, we’re excited to shine a...
09/15/2026

🎹 Partner Spotlight: Sumner High School! 🏫

As we get back into the swing of another school year, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on some of our amazing community partners!

Today, we’re highlighting Sumner High School. In 2021, Pianos for People joined Sumner’s Pathways Program alongside several other incredible community organizations. Since then, we’ve been proud to offer a group piano class integrated into the school day, bringing the joy and transformative power of music directly to students.

We’re thrilled to be part of the Sumner community and to support students at such an amazing and historic St. Louis high school. We look forward to many more years of making music together! 🎶💙

🎹 We’re so thrilled to have our students back! ❤️Our private students returned this week at all of our locations, and we...
09/10/2026

🎹 We’re so thrilled to have our students back! ❤️

Our private students returned this week at all of our locations, and we can’t wait for another great year of making music together!

🎶 Group classes begin September 21! We’re nearly completely full, but there’s still a way to get involved. If you’re interested in joining the fun, you can register for our waiting list and we’ll reach out if space becomes available.

👉 Link in comments to join the waiting list!

We’re so excited for another year of music, learning, and community! 🎹✨

🎹 It’s never too late to learn to play piano!Did you know Pianos for People offers piano instruction for adults, too? Wh...
09/01/2026

🎹 It’s never too late to learn to play piano!

Did you know Pianos for People offers piano instruction for adults, too? Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to get back to the keys, our 4-week adult classes are a fun, welcoming way to learn and grow your musical skills.

🍂 Adult classes are happening this fall with space available at both our South St. Louis (Cherokee) and Ferguson locations!

Ready to start playing? 🎶

👉 More information and registration are available in the comments!

Address

3138 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO
63118

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+13142855852

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