We rescue pianos and place them on the streets of Portland, Oregon for everyone to enjoy.

Piano. Push. Play. provides greater access to music by giving new life to old pianos. Technicians and tuners make necessary repairs, while artists adorn each piano with a new personality. The instruments then make their way onto the sidewalks of our beloved city, welcoming anyone to play an impromptu concert.

This simple gesture transforms a street corner into a space of connection. People slow down, listen to the music, take in who else is there, and form a deeper sense of community. The pianos provide a tool for interaction across social, economic, and cultural divides. Beethoven is played by someone you’d never expect. A new creative outlet is discovered by a bored teenager. Two unlikely strangers get talking and develop a new friendship. A more empathetic and caring city is cultivated.

Each summer, the city of Portland joins us in celebrating the power of art, music, and human connection.

We hope you'll come along for the ride.

“We believe that by exposing people to the visual and auditory experience of the piano, we are reminded how magical and vital music is.”

— Megan Diana McGeorge, founder of Piano. Push. Play.

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Piano. Push. Play. is a non-profit organization that relies on donations to keep the music going. Your donation gives us the means to pay those who refurbish, tune, and move these pianos to where people can benefit from them. Help us bring music to the streets and donate pianos to schools and community centers!

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