The benefits of a musical education for children are well-documented - but not everybody has the resources or support network to learn an instrument from a young age.
Link Up is an international programme run by New York City's Carnegie Hall, which pairs professional musicians with local children to help them learn a piece of music - and it's come to New Zealand for the first time this year!
The project culminates with a full orchestral performance tonight, with the children playing along from their seats.
Legendary children's entertainer Suzy Cato will be MCing the event and joins us to explain a bit more.
Link Up from Carnegie Hall Photo: APO
