Our solidarity initiatives and sponsorship programmes

Because it feels only natural to share our passion for music with those who don’t have access to it, Instruments du Monde is committed to supporting non-profit organisations that work to bring music to people who need it most. Read on to see how we’re taking action.

A shared goal: making music accessible to all

A teenager playing the piano with a teacher

Faced with inequalities in access to culture and music education, it felt obvious to take concrete action so that music is no longer a privilege, but a real possibility for everyone. Through our experience in this field, we’ve seen just how much music can transform lives, rebuild confidence, create social connections, and offer a unique space for expression, especially for young people and for the most vulnerable members of our society.

Since our business centres on musical instruments, it felt only natural to support projects that put these same instruments into the hands of people who might otherwise never have access to them. That’s why we partner with non-profit organisations committed to this work, through workshops, lessons, and instrument loan programmes.

In practical terms, part of our activity supports these initiatives through donations of musical instruments to these various organisations. With every order placed on our website, you’re indirectly helping provide instruments, practice time, and powerful musical experiences to people who are far from it.

Our partnership with the association "Tous à la Musique"

Among the projects we support is the association "Tous à la Musique". This public-interest organisation has been active for over ten years, with the goal of making music accessible to young people who may not otherwise have the means, especially in the Lyon metropolitan area in France.

Now active in several schools through its local chapters, the organisation offers music lessons, supervised rehearsals, and group playing time. By providing sliding-scale fees, free instrument loans, and tailored support when needed, the association removes the main barriers to participation so every student can progress at their own pace.

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The real-world impact of our solidarity efforts

Dozens of instruments donated

Over A$16,800 in donations

Underserved children supported

People with disabilities supported

Our partnership with the association "Orchestre à l’École"

Orchestre à l’École is a French non-profit (under the 1901 law), recognised as serving the public interest. It oversees and supports the "Orchestre à l’École" programme: a primary or secondary school class becomes an orchestra, built into the school day, free for families, and inclusive (every student takes part).

The project usually runs for three years, at about two hours per week, and is based on a partnership between the school, an arts education institution (conservatoire/music school), and the local authority. From the very start, the association helps finance instrument sets and supports project leaders with the set-up process. It also provides educational resources (repertoire, guides), offers training programmes throughout France, and organises events and artistic partnerships to highlight students, with goals like building self-confidence, teamwork, and cultural openness.

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Do these initiatives affect instrument prices?

Not at all. We fully fund these initiatives ourselves. The prices of the musical instruments in our shop have nothing to do with our support initiatives. We’re firmly committed to that.

For us, it’s simply about supporting a cause we believe is a priority in today’s world and letting you know that a portion of our profits will be used to help improve the daily lives of dozens of people through music.