Every year, Giving Tuesday brings people together worldwide to support causes that create lasting change. For The People’s Music School, Giving Tuesday is a day that fuels opportunity, access, and possibility for every young musician who walks through our doors.
As Chicago’s oldest and largest tuition-free music school, The People’s Music School relies on the generosity of donors like you. Your support on Giving Tuesday ensures that students across Chicago can have access to the benefits of a high-quality music education.
What Giving Tuesday Means for Our Students
Giving Tuesday has a direct impact on the students and families we serve. Every contribution supports:
Instruments for Young Musicians
Musical instruments are expensive. A high quality music education can cost $4,500 per year per student. Your gift helps place real instruments in young hands.
High-Quality Music Instruction
Your support funds our talented faculty who teach private lessons, ensembles, music theory, and composition. that students carry with them for life.
A Community of Belonging
Our goal is to create the conditions that give every student that joins TPMS an opportunity to persist in a long-term journey of growth and progress in our program. Our school is more than a place to learn — it’s a space where young people unlock their creativity and build their confidence.
A Brighter Future
Research shows that students from underserved communities who are able to access music lessons see a 73% increase in their math scores compared to their peers. Their reading, history, geography, and social skills also improve by 40%. Your donation helps ensure that every child has the chance to discover their potential through 100% tuition-free intensive music education.
Why Your Support Matters Now
As a 100% tuition-free music school, we provide a full, high-quality music education free of charge for students – something made possible only through people like you.
Your gift this Giving Tuesday accelerates our ability to serve more students, expand our programming, and provide accessible music education to more students across Chicago.
3 Ways You Can Get Involved This Giving Tuesday
1. Make a Donation
Your generosity directly funds instruments, instruction, and the resources our students depend on. No gift is too small to make a meaningful difference.
2. Spread the Word
Share our mission on social media, email, or text. Your voice helps us reach new supporters who care about educational access and the arts.
3. Become a Monthly Donor
If you want your impact to continue all year, consider joining our community of sustaining supporters. Monthly gifts help us plan confidently for the future.
Together, We Can Change Lives Through Music
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that when we come together, we can transform our community for the better. Your support empowers students to grow, create, lead, and discover their fullest potential — all through the power of music.
Join us this Giving Tuesday. Give the gift of music. Give the gift of opportunity.
Make your donation today and help us provide high-quality, tuition-free music education to more students across Chicago.