Neville Baird Impact Program
Inspired by and named after renowned New Zealand music educator Neville Baird, ToneAce's Neville Baird Impact Program aims to remove the financial barrier for aspiring music students from underprivileged backgrounds. Through this program, ToneAce will help talented music students from underprivileged backgrounds access music lessons and create performance opportunities.*
*Spots are subject to availability and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to students who qualify for the program.
How it began
Peter Feuchtwanger Inspiration
Mr Baird - "Lixin, Peter Feuchtwanger never charged me for lessons when I studied with him in London. He only asked for one thing from me; I one day pass on my knowledge to a talented student at no charge. I hope you will keep up this tradition in the future."
Lixin - "Thank you for your tutoring and mentorship over the past seventeen years. I'll work to democratise music education and offer learning opportunities to children keen to learn music regardless of their financial circumstances."
Photo: Peter Feuchtwanger
Baird-Lixin Story
"Thank you, Mr Baird"
- Seven years of free lessons from Grandpa Neville.
- Mentorship and support - forever.
Democratising Music Education
The Initiative - Music For All
- Music Lessons with ToneAce-approved teachers (online/ in person).*
- Help create performance opportunities.
- Provide financial assistance to children whose parent(s) struggle to afford music lessons.
- Cost-free for families unable to afford music lessons.
*Spots are subject to availability and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to students who qualify for the program.
Interested Candidates
Contact us for more information and to find out whether your child qualifies for this program. Together, let's help your child embark on his/ her musical journey!
Terms and Conditions: Behaviour
- The parent(s) will make sure their child is well prepared for their lesson.
- The parent(s) will make sure the child practices for at least 30 minutes every day (unless circumstances prohibit them from doing so).
- The parent(s) will make sure the child is well-behaved during their lesson.
- The parent(s) will make sure the child keeps up with coursework and does their best to make adequate progress.
- The parent(s) agrees for their child to be removed from the program and for their spot to be allocated to another child on the waiting list should any of these above terms and conditions be violated.