Musical Instrument Drop Off Locations are truly an Instrumental and necessary part of our program.
In a continuing effort to eliminate unnecessary shipping charges, and as a service to potential donors, we have established a nationwide network of Authorized Musical Instrument Drop Off Locations.
To register as a potential Drop Off Location simply fill out the form below.
For IRS purposes, Businesses may include their participation as a Charitable Contribution (to the extent as allowed by law.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Type of Business can be an Authorized Location ? ANY and all Businesses and Non profits my apply.
Can I require donors to call in advance before donating ? Yes, We can indicate that your location requires advance notice
How many Instruments can I expect to receive ? Typically only about (1) One Instrument every (6) Six months
How much Storage Space do I need ? Very little. Most donations are Flutes and Clarinets. No Pianos
How long do I need to store the Instrument ? Instruments are picked up within (1) One week of receipt.
For How Long will I be a designated Drop Off Location ? You may Drop Out of the program at Anytime you like.
I'm part of a large chain, can I invite the other Stores to participate ? Yes you can, but be prepared to receive a Great Deal of Free Publicity.
Can I insist up front that I will do it on a Trial Basis only ? Yes, you most certainly can. No Problem
What if I have additional questions that are not listed above ? Call the Hot Line @ 586-808-7445, or ask in the Comments section
As indicted in a feature article of the Industrial Engineer Institute magazine:
the Charity Music organization strives to increase the number of instruments given away without necessarily having more resources at their disposal.
"Our whole program is based on cost avoidance," Fachini notes. "Some people think it's overkill, but everything we do is from a project management standpoint and a scheduling standpoint"
Allen Park - Marshall Music Co. 6500 Allen Rd (313) 383-5560
Alpena - Joel's Guitar Shop 1008 S State St (989) 356-6384
Ann Arbor - Herb David Guitar Studio 302 E Liberty (877) 665-8011
Bloomfield - Evola Music Center 2184 Telegraph Rd (248) 334-0566
Dearborn - Hewitt's Music 13936 Michigan Ave (313) 846-8850
East Lansing - Michigan Winds 1800 Haslett Rd (877) MichWinds
Eastpointe - Jerry Luck Studios 21103 Gratiot Ave (586) 775-7758 Farmington - Music Go Round 23330 Farmington (248) 919-3229
Grand Rapids - Marshall Music Co. 545 28th Street, SW (616) 530-7700
Grandville - Firehouse Guitars 3125 28th St SW (616) 532-7153
Holland - Firehouse Guitars 23 E 8th St (616) 396-1776
Howard City - Gettin' Picky 230 E. Edgerton (231) 937-7033
Kalamazoo - Marshall Music Co. 951 Mall Drive (269) 321-0415
Lansing - Marshall Music Co. 3240 E. Saginaw (517) 337-9700
Lapeer - Lapeer Music 454 W Nepessing St (810) 667-8787
Mt. Pleasant - B's Musics 613 N. Mission St. (989) 773-0777
Muskegon - Firehouse Guitars 1032 E Sternberg Rd (231) 799-9575
Sault Ste. Marie - Groves Music Inc. 540 Ashmun St (906) 632-6300
Shelby Twp - Evola Music Center 12745 23 Mile Rd (586) 726-6570
Traverse City - Marshall Music Co. 1197 S Airport Rd W (231) 922-9503
Traverse City - Mr Gigs Music Shop 3000 Garfield Rd. N (231)929-3838
Troy - Marshall Music Co. 3846 Rochester Rd (248) 457-0300
West Bloomfield - Marshall Music Co. 7470 Haggerty Rd (517) 337-9700