Barrels to Beethoven is an organization focused on music education, making, and innovation. Their programs utilize the steelpan, a musical instrument from the Caribbean, as the tool and basis for their educational programming. Barrels to Beethoven provides engaging, entertaining and interactive opportunities for the public, especially youth, to learn about the steelpan, music theory, and performance technique. The ultimate goal of the organization is to provide a unique option for arts education as well as develop a new generation of steelpan players, builders, teachers, and tuners, ensuring the growth and advancement of the instrument.