- 271 students
- 19 instructors
- 2,000+ mentorship hours
- $3,000+ in donated equipment
- $0 ever charged
- piano · guitar · drums · voice · theory · production
- free, no exceptions
- pursuing 501(c)(3)
- est. 2024
- 271 students
- 19 instructors
- 2,000+ mentorship hours
- $3,000+ in donated equipment
- $0 ever charged
- piano · guitar · drums · voice · theory · production
- free, no exceptions
- pursuing 501(c)(3)
- est. 2024
Free music lessons.
Taught by students.
A nonprofit music academy. Two years in, we teach 271 students across piano, guitar, drums, voice, theory, and production. We've never charged tuition, and we never will.
students taught
instructors
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Our mission
Private music lessons cost too much for most kids we know. That's why we started Takeoff in 2024. Two years in, we teach 271 students across piano, guitar, drums, voice, theory, and production. All free. No exceptions. We're going for 501(c)(3) so we can keep it that way.
Tai Ngo, founder
The lineup
Built by students.
Six leaders. Three founders and three heads of department.
founder
Tai Ngo
Founder & Director
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Vic McPheron
Founder & Head of Acoustic Instruments
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Ander Ngo
Founder & Head of Music Theory
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Sora Huang
Head of Analog Synthesis
head
Grayson Gorney
Head of Audio Engineering
head
Benjamin Carter
Head of Vocals
Get involved
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Open now.
Apply as a student. Volunteer your time. Or help us file the paperwork to become a real nonprofit.