INSTRUMENTAL

IMPACT

Registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting music education through the donation of instruments, equipment, and funding.

Our Vision

Founded as a response to continued declines in funding for public school music programs, Instrumental Impact partners with music teachers, school administrators, and likeminded non-profit organizations to foster greater accessibility to music for all students.

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What to Donate

We cannot accept organs of any type or instruments in poor condition.

  • Woodwind Instruments

    Piccolo, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone (any), oboe, and bassoon.

  • String Instruments

    Guitars, bass, banjo, violin, viola, cello,
    and double bass.

  • Marching Brass Instruments

    Trumpet, mellophone, french horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, and sousaphone.

  • Marching Percussion

    Snare, bass, tenors, cymbals, drum sets, bell kits, xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone.

  • Electric Instruments

    Professional Keyboards, Electronic Pianos, Synthesizers, and Accessories
    (PA, Mixing, Recording, Amps).

Donate Now

  • Local to Charlotte

    If you’re in the Charlotte area, you may drop off your instrument(s) or request pickup. Fill out the donation request form to get in touch.

  • Ship to Us

    Not local? We still want your instruments! Fill out the donation request form and, once approved, ship it using any trackable method of shipping.

Meet the Founder

Pearson Dunaway, Founder of Instrumental Impact, began studying and playing music in 2nd grade while at Selwyn Elementary School. After experimenting with piano, saxophone, and drums in grades 2 – 5, he tried his hand at trumpet in the school band at Alexander Graham Middle School. In 9th grade, Pearson returned to his roots and focused on the piano, playing for various charity galas and private events throughout high school while enrolled at Myers Park. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Minor in Music, Pearson returned to Charlotte and founded Instrumental Impact to support the school music programs that were pivotal to his early development as a musician.