Sponsor Violin Lessons

Choose "Financial Support for Detroit Youth Volume Violin Program" from the drop down list after clicking the GIVE NOW! button. 

​We rely on a base of individual donors, grant-providers and annual fundraisers to support the work of our organization. 

The more support we receive from our community, the more students we are able to serve who otherwise may not get the chance to play violin. 

DYV provides the same high-quality arts education to all of our students - whether they pay tuition or depend on a full scholarship (almost half of our student body). 

One year of DYV music education includes:

  • ​30 private lessons & a monthly group lessons in the classical Suzuki method 
  • special workshops with Detroit musicians
  • quality instruments, music & materials
  • transportation support for parents
  • tickets to local classical performances
  • annual solo recitals & community performances 

All donations are tax deductible​ and should be addressed to our fiscal sponsor Allied Media Projects. 

How much should I give? What are my options?

  1. Any amount, big or small, helps us continue accomplishing our dreams. 
  2. Sustaining Donors give monthly starting at $5 per month on up! For example, $15 per month covers the cost of renting an instrument from Bayberry Music including a check up, new violin strings and bow hair annually!
  3. Some donors prefer to give a certain amount annually. You can give now and sign up for our email list to receive a reminder each November/December. 

Sponsor Teaching Training

Alternatively, you can choose "DYV-Sponsored Scholarships for Growing Equitable Music Studios Course of Action" from the drop down list after clicking the GIVE NOW! button. 

​Participate in giving brilliant teachers the tools they need to change the world! Detroit Youth Volume's co-founder & Director, Clara Hardie, has created framework of social justice teaching & studio practices. She's sharing them during a 6-week virtual "Course of Action" called "Growing Equitable Music Studios. 

Want to know more? Complete this Contact Form.

Please send a note to hello@detroityouthvolume.org noting the amount you donated and that you'd like it to be directed to the Youth Volume Teacher Training Scholarship Fund.

Mailing a check

PLEASE NOTE: Checks must be written to our fiscal sponsor, Allied Media Projects, with "DYV" in the memo. Thank you!

​Detroit Youth Volume
c/o Allied Media Projects
4126 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48201

Donate Stuff

In-kind donations can be mailed or dropped off by appointment at Cathedral Church of St Paul. You may schedule a visit to a group lesson if you'd like to see the program in action!
  • non-folding, heavy-duty metal music stands
  • shoulder rests, rosin, new strings
  • pre-paid gas gift cards for parents transporting artists to lessons
  • Solo recital dressy performance outfits for girls & boys ages 5-18, please email for exact sizes and needs

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