MusicCan Instruments and Lessons Fundraiser | Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum
Cultural Experiences
Empowering Youth Through Music
MusicCan is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing musical instruments and education to underserved youth in our community and beyond. Since its founding during the final lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic by musicians Glenn Marais and Manny De Grandis, MusicCan has worked tirelessly to restore the joy of music to young people whose access to the arts is limited.
What began as a simple mission—to collect instruments and fund lessons for local youth—has grown into a movement with a wide and meaningful impact across York Region, with plans to expand nationwide.
Our Impact (So Far):
Over
100 instruments
donated, including guitars, keyboards, ukuleles, and band instruments.
10 students
currently receiving ongoing music lessons.
30 brand new Djembe Drums
purchased for a drumming program at Maple Leaf Public School.
Free music instruction
and a
paid facilitator
provided to support school music programs.
20 new Yamaha acoustic guitars
purchased and lessons funded for three months.
Our Partners:
We’re proud to partner with Yamaha Canada, D’Addario, The Arts Music Store, and Long & McQuade—companies that share our passion for making music accessible to all.
Our Vision:
MusicCan aims to expand its reach across Canada, inspiring creativity, confidence, and community through the universal language of music.
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