A music teacher is asking the community to donate their unwanted instruments to autistic school pupils.

Musician and vocal coach Steve Falcon shared his plea to social media, urging his friends and family to hand over instruments they no longer use so pupils of Cumbria Academy for Autism can learn to play.

Although Steve only asked for instruments a few days ago, he has already received "loads of responses" and an overwhelming amount of support.

"There are a lot of people who have said they have a guitar or keyboard just lying around, so I thought I'd be cheeky and ask if I can have them for the school," the kind-hearted Workington man said.

"I used to work with the school's head of music, and we wanted to get music going there for the kids."

And he's certainly glad they have, as pupils "loved" Steve's first lesson with them.

He said: "It's so rewarding, they all love getting involved.

"When you get an electric guitar out and see their eyes light up, it's just great!"

The academy has so far received "about three or four keyboards, a couple of electric guitars, an amp, even an electric drum kit", and the more instruments for the youngsters, the better.

"I've always thought of music as a form of therapy, and the pupils respond so well to hearing and playing instruments," Steve said.

To donate your unloved pieces, contact Cumbria Academy for Autism on 01900 517632 or Steve Falcon through his Facebook page – Stevefalcon Vocalcoach.