Guitars Not Guns, Inc. - California: March 2020

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

ATTENTION: I regret to inform everyone that our much anticipated event on March 29, 2020, has been cancelled due to the precautions being taken in San Francisco for the Corona Virus. It was decided, in the best interest of everyone, to put this event on hold for now. We will reschedule at a later date, when things calm down. This is a very scary time for all of us, and although we are sad to have to postpone this event, we do look forward to collaborating with Monica and her children, Elle and Jack, "The Davisson Duo," in the future.Sincerely,
Barbara GorinDirector - President, Contra Costa County ChapterOverseer of Fundraising and PRGuitars Not GunsCell: 925-785-8342Email; Barbara.Gorin@guitarsnotguns.orgguitarsnotgunsbarbara@gmail.comContra Costa County California Blog Site: http://guitarsnotguns.blogspot.com/National site: www.guitarsnotguns.org

Monday, March 2, 2020

SAVE THE DATE! MARCH 29, 2020

THERE WILL ALSO BE A GUITAR RAFFLE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A BEAUTIFUL CLASSICAL

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.