Help empower Cleveland youth through music!
The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning (CAL) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are once again partnering to expand access to music education for Cleveland youth through the 2026 Play It Forward!® Cleveland Instrument Drive.
We invite the community to help by donating new or gently used musical instruments at our yearly collection event!
Fam Jam at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E. 9th Street, Cleveland
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fam Jam is part of the Rock Hall’s annual Rock the Block Community Events, presented by the John P. Murphy Foundation, and features family-friendly activities, live performances, and community organizations from across Northeast Ohio.
We are accepting:
Acoustic guitars
Violins
Keyboards (no large pianos)
Drums and percussion (including djembe and timbau)
If you’re interested in donating, please click the button below to visit our Instrument Drive page and fill out our donation form!
Student Performance Highlight
During Fam Jam, youth from CAL’s Summer 2026 Inspiration Through Music camp will perform around 1:15 p.m., showcasing their growth and demonstrating the direct impact of instrument donations in action.
Can’t Attend Fam Jam?
We accept instrument donations year-round in support of this work.
Please use the button above to complete our donation form, and our team will coordinate a convenient time for you to drop off your instrument.
If you would prefer to support this initiative financially, you can also make a monetary gift here to help expand access to music education for Cleveland youth. Select “Inspiration Through Music/Play It Forward!® Cleveland” from the drop down menu to direct your support.
Partners & Supporters
Play It Forward!® Cleveland 2026 is made possible through the support of:
10,000 Watts of Holy Light • Assembly for the Arts • City of Cleveland (including the Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults) • Cleveland City Council (including Councilman Kevin Conwell) • Cuyahoga Arts & Culture • IKE Smart City • John J. Adams Scholarship Fund • Ohio Arts Council • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame