- 271 students taught
- 19 instructors
- 2,000+ hours of mentorship
- $0 tuition charged
- piano / guitar / drums / voice / theory / production
- raising $10,000 for 501(c)(3) status
- est. 2024
Now accepting applicationsEst. 2024
Free music lessons.
Taught by students.
A nonprofit music academy. Two years in, we teach 271 students across piano, guitar, drums, voice, theory, and production. We have never charged tuition, and we never will.
- students taught
- 271
- instructors
- 19
- hours of mentorship
- 2,000+
- tuition charged
- $0
Our mission
Private music lessons cost too much for most kids we know. That is why we started Takeoff in 2024. Every lesson is free, with no exceptions, and we are filing for 501(c)(3) status so it can stay that way.
Tai Ngo, founder
The lineup
Built by students.
4 leaders: 3 founders and 1 head of department.
founder
Tai Ngo
Founder & Director
founder
Vic McPheron
Founder & Head of Acoustic Instruments
founder
Ander Ngo
Founder & Head of Music Theory
head
Grayson Gorney
Head of Audio Engineering
Get involved
Free. Online.
Open now.
Apply as a student. Volunteer your time. Or help us file the paperwork to become a real nonprofit.