Make Music Lagos — World Music Day

MAKE MUSIC · SOCIAL IMPACT

Music is live.
Music is everything.

A stage for real musicianship. A space for the next generation. Help us bring live performance and music education to more people.

LIVE PERFORMANCE.
LASTING IMPACT.

No backing tracks. Ever.Hands-on music educationProfessional audio & visuals

01 / OUR MISSION

Keeping live
musicianship alive.

Make Music connects the learning room and the live stage.

What began as a personal, self-funded effort has grown into recurring, professionally produced sessions. Artists perform without backing tracks, students build foundational musical skills, and every session gives live music the production it deserves.

We address two gaps: the fading appreciation for real-time band performance, and the lack of accessible instrumental learning outside costly formal music schools.

Make Music at a Glance

01

Live performance

Real artists. A live band. Every session performed without backing tracks.

02

Music education

Hands-on percussion and core musical skills, taught by working professionals.

03

Pro production

Dedicated audio engineering and visual direction, from start to finish.

04

Community impact

Developing talent and changing how audiences value live music.

02 / THE PROGRAMME

Learn it. Play it.
Bring it to life.

Three connected parts.
One complete Make Music session.

01 / EDUCATION

Build the foundation.

Practical instruction in percussion and core musical skills gives students a continuing path to develop their talent, beyond a one-off masterclass.

02 / PERFORMANCE

Take the live stage.

Artists perform with a full live band and no backing tracks, restoring the discipline, spontaneity and excitement of genuine musicianship.

03 / PRODUCTION

Make every note count.

Audio engineers, visual directors and stage teams capture and present each session to a broadcast-quality standard.

What we are working towards

  • Make live performance the standard.
  • Open access to practical music education.
  • Maintain exceptional sound and stage presentation.
  • Build sustainable, sponsor-supported sessions.
  • Grow audience appreciation and industry demand for live music.
Saxophonist performing at a Make Music Lagos event
Live musicianship from the Make Music Lagos stage.

03 / IMPACT SO FAR

Built on passion.
Ready to reach further.

The platform has been sustained by the founders’ time, money and energy. That commitment has made a difference.

  • Consistent live, unaided performances that challenge expectations of a live show.
  • Ongoing percussion instruction that develops students over time.
  • Recognized audio and visual production quality, built through in-house investment.
  • A growing reputation among artists and audiences for real musicianship.

The next step is financial partnership: turning a founder-funded platform into a sustainable opportunity for more artists and students.

04 / VOICES FROM MAKE MUSIC

The people behind the impact.

“There's no backing tracks you must perform live. Make Music has helped not just me but the industry in general to appreciate live music even more.”
Performing Artist
“It's a platform that has given me the opportunity to teach students what I have as a talent, and I derive a lot of joy a lot of ecstasy from it.”
Percussion Instructor

05 / PARTNERSHIPS

Put your brand
behind the music.

Support real talent. Connect with an engaged community. Be part of professionally produced content that lives beyond the session.

EQUIPMENT / IN-KIND SUPPORT

Production
Partner

Help bring every session to life.

  • Branding across the audio and visual production booth.
  • Credit on all recorded and streamed session content.
Support production

STUDENT PROGRAMME SUPPORT

Education
Partner

Invest in the next generation of musicians.

  • Named recognition on the percussion and education segment.
  • Opportunities to engage directly with participating students.
Support music education

A starting framework, shaped around your goals. Partnership scope and contributions are agreed in conversation.

How we get started

  1. Let’s talkA short call to align on your goals and the right fit.
  2. Activate a sessionBuild your brand and involvement into the next scheduled session.
  3. Review & growReview the impact together and explore what comes next.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER

Help the next
chapter happen.

Partner with a platform where live performance,
learning and community come together.

Adeola Akinyemi

Team Lead, Make Music

+2349037748860

Supported by a dedicated crew in live sound, visual direction and stage management.