Chinese pianist Lang Lang has performed with the world's top orchestras and won numerous international awards -- wowing fans with his technique and passion. But he isn't content to rest on his laurels. He has bold ambitions to help INSPIRE other young KIDS to pick up the keyboard and make music like him. His foundation is currently funding programs at dozens of schools across the United States and the plan is to double his commitment in two years. Karina Huber has more.

Twice a week this class of seven-year-olds enters this room in Newark, New Jersey. They put on headphones and for 50-minutes learn to play piano.

The equipment and the curriculum come courtesy of a program called 'Keys of Inspiration' started by world-famous pianist Lang Lang. It hopes to ignite a love of music playing among students in under-served schools.

MARGARITA HERNANDEZ-ABEIGON, PRINCIPAL WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL "We just started in September. The focus group is second and third grade and it's a three-year commitment. We hope at the end they will become pianists and enjoy music and move on to another instrument. It's great exposure for our students."

For some it's their first interaction with a keyboard. The class has quickly become a favorite among many.

"I think it's very awesome. I like music the most."

"It makes me feel happy."

The teachers are given freedom in how they teach their students, but they are encouraged to reach certain benchmarks every month.

CARLOS GONCALVES, MUSIC TEACHER WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL "At this pace I figure within six months of the beginning of the program, most of the kids will be able to read music effectively."

KARINA HUBER NEW JERSEY "Programs like these are filling a void in many schools. Music is often the first thing to be cut when there are budget constraints. Keys of inspiration is currently in 40 schools across the United States, but the goal is for that number to double over the next two years serving 30,000 students."

Fundraising is vital to that goal. It costs around 50,000 dollars to fund one school. That's why the Lang Lang Foundation recently hosted a gala in New York attended by some of the city's biggest philanthropists.

Lang Lang performed at the event and spoke about his passion for music.

LANG LANG CONCERT PIANIST "Without music, I don't think we'd have the same world. I really don't think so. I really believe that music melt our heart and makes us much stronger people as team players."

Studies have shown that students who play music also excel academically.

CARLOS GONCALVES, MUSIC TEACHER WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL "I think there's a combination between the tactile, the seeing. Basically, the whole brain is involved with almost every sense. It's just so immersive that, to them, it's very disappointing if they don't get on the keyboard that day."

Goncalves says the class also gets them excited about coming to school. Now that is music to any parent's ears. Karina Huber, CGTN, New Jersey.