Guitars Not Guns, Inc. - California: July 2013

Thursday, July 18, 2013

THIS SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 visit our Guitars not Guns booth!

The Contra Costa Library 100th anniversary celebration this Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Pleasant Hill park! Come visit our guitars not Guns booth and see. Special performance by Guitars not Guns own volunteers, the Breedloves, Jay Kirkland and Barbara Gorin perform a special acoustic set of their original music and some covers! Lots of music, crafts, vendors and fun! Don't miss The Breedloves acoustic duo on the main stage at 4:00!

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How You Can Help

Guitars Not Guns, Inc. in California is entirely a volunteer organization. It has no employees so all donations are used to fulfill Our Mission to provide free guitars and lessons to foster kids, at risk youth and other deserving children ages 8 to 18 years old.

We need volunteer guitar instructors, classroom assistants, grant writers, bookkeepers, fundraisers and program leaders. You do not have to know how to play guitar to be a volunteer.

To volunteer go the "Volunteer" page and follow the instructions. We and the kids can always use your help.

How The Program Works

We "loan" guitars and guitar accessories to our students that they are to use to practice and carefully maintain for eight (8) weeks of one hour per week classes. The students and their guardians sign a lease contract for the equipment and most care for the guitars. The guitar may be the only personal item the student has ever possessed since foster children may move multiple times each year from guardian to guardian or facility to facility.. The object of the contract is to teach the students to take care of possessions. The students are not told this but, upon successful completion of the first level of classes, the guitars and accessories will be given to them to keep at no cost. The final class is a party to celebrate completion of the eight week program. The students play and we bring in accomplished musicians, some that are their age, to motivate them to further study with us and independently. For some, it is the first time they have been exposed to live music.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

THIS SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 visit our Guitars not Guns booth!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

May 29, 2013 Guitars Not Guns Appreciation Gathering with Ray and Louise Nelson

We had a wonderful time see each other and meeting with our fellow Guitars Not Guns volunteers! Thank you Ray and Louise Nelson for all you do!

Guitars Not Guns June 25, 2013 Graduation

Guitars Not Guns Graduation

June 25, 2013