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Non-profit Free music lessons for every child

We Can Teach,
You Can Learn.

Toucan is a non-profit organization working hard to provide free music lessons for less privileged children — so that cost is never the reason a child can't make music.

A young student practicing the violin

Music belongs to every child

Toucan was started by a group of friends who saw the cost of music education keep talented kids on the sidelines. We give underserved youth free lessons — and the joy, discipline, and community that come with learning an instrument.

What we do

Lessons that don't cost a thing

Every Toucan student is paired with a dedicated tutor for free, one-on-one lessons on the instrument they want to learn.

100% free lessons

No fees, ever. We exist so that money is never a barrier to a child learning music.

One-on-one tutoring

Personalized attention from a tutor who meets each student where they are and grows with them.

Piano, violin, viola & cello

Our tutors teach a range of instruments, so students can learn the one they're most excited about.

About us

Taught by passionate
student musicians

Toucan is run by a small team of friends who love music and believe it should be available to everyone.

Nathan
Nathan
Founder & Piano Tutor

9 years of piano and 3 years of viola. Outside music he's into art, long-distance running, and basketball.

Sean
Sean
Co-Founder, Head of Tech & Viola Tutor

8 years of viola and violin. He enjoys programming, art, and hockey.

Bryan
Bryan
Co-Founder, Violin & Cello Tutor

8 years of violin and 3 years of cello. He loves swimming.

Sameer
Sameer
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer

Brings the Toucan brand to life. Into 3D modeling, mathematics, and guitar.

Get involved

Join the Toucan family

Sign up for free lessons

Create a free Toucan account, add your child's details, and book lessons that fit your schedule — all at no cost.

  1. 1 Create your free account
  2. 2 Add your child's details
  3. 3 Pick a time and book a lesson

Prefer to just look first? Browse open lesson times →

Volunteer as a tutor

We'd really appreciate your help. Share your musical talent and teach a child for free — it only takes a few hours a month.

Let's make music together

Questions about lessons or volunteering? Reach out — we'd love to hear from you.

Email us at toucanexec@gmail.com