^^Guitars Not Guns^^

[6strings]

sounds like a really good program..i dont think guns are really the blame..if a human has the intention to kill he will do it with or without a gun..but the fact is..if there is a ban on guns..you think its gonna stop the black market or people from getting guns?..its just gonna leave people defenseless really..i honsetly think crime will increase and they will be a spike in weapons smuggling

 

[Jodizzle]

Koogs .. you rock man! Thanks for the support

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

wow babe this is awesome... can you tell us a bit more about how it works on a community level? the tutors obviously donate their time? do they do one on one or group teaching? how do the kids find out about it? through school? etc etc...tell me all about it!

Thanks for your positive post. We do group instruction, and the more teachers we have the better one on one the kids get. We usually have up to 12 kids in a class and sometimes 5 to 6 instructors. We get kids signed up through the Girls and Boys club of America, and through county social services, children services programs. Check out: guitarsnotguns.org and to reiterate, this is an awesome program, not about gun control or political statements, simply putting guitars in the hands of at rist youth at a young age, and giving them an outlet to expres themselves artistically. Music is healing, we all know that!

 

[zenmba]

Jodizzle, this is a great cause! Thanks for supporting guitars for kids!

btw, I kniznow what yoe think'n. Did he play six strings, or only fizzy? Ta tizzy you tha truth, I lost count me in all tha excitement, But this is a JP6, tha miznost powerful gitar in tha world, n could blow yo heezee clean off thats off tha hook yo. So you have ta ask yoself one question: do I feel lucky? Well, d-ya, pizzle?

Peace-owwwwt

 

[koogie2k]

Koogs .. you rock man! Thanks for the support

I think this would be a great thing. Mostly for the kids and for the local original bands out here. I am trying to get as much info from the Virginia President as I can and to see what we all need to do.

Hopefully....we can get a successful program going on my end of the planet.

 

[2Cats1Dog]

Gng

My son, Sean, starting volunteering for this organization (Contra Costa Chapter) as part of a community service project at school during his Junior Year but when his "required" time to volunteer was done he chose to continue with this organization and has enjoyed every minute of it.
The first time he volunteered he didn't know what to expect but the night of the graduation ceremony for the kids that had stuck it out the full 8 weeks (not an easy task for some of these kids) was amazing for him. He said the looks on these kids faces when they were told they were going to be able to keep the guitars that had been "loaned" to them was one of pure joy. Anyone out there that can donate to this fine cause, help start a chapter in your area or just pass the word about it will be doing so much good.
What my family likes about this organization was that no one preaches to the kids about guns or gangs. They are just there to give the kids something to do and fall in love with - Music. Music changed my son Sean's life and helped him to realize his potential. I can only hope that this organization touches the lives of at risk kids the way it touched my son's.

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

Guitars Not Guns Charity Auction

I have had the pleasure of volunteering with Sean. He is an awesome musician and a great person! He is great with the kids, and we all enjoy his patience and enthusiasm. Thank you for your post and helping us get the word out about this awesome program and our upcoming auction!

 

[gngcanada]

Hi Tiffles - Guitars Not Guns operates in community centres, schools or where ever we can get kids and volunteers together. Everyone involved is a volunteer and we receive no government funding sources. The one hour lessons are held once per week for 2 eight-weeks modules. Our model is to have 10 kids in each group with 3 volunteer instructors. We provide the guitars to the kids, which they are allowed to keep once they complete the first 8 weeks.
Kids are referred to us through schools, social workers or through advertising in community centres.

And just to clarify - we are NOT an anti-gun organization. We are against gun violence and we present music as a catalyst to guide kids in a positive direction.

Thanks to everyone for participating in this discussion!

 

[Sub1 Zero]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, we could use more programs such as this

I for one, am an owner of both

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

Countdown!!! Auction begins April 21, 2008 Ebay

Stay tuned! XOX Audio Tools and Guitars Not Guns

Thank you all for your support!!

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

Charity Auction begins tomorrow 4/21/08 Ebay

The auction begins tomorrow on eBAY! CHECK OUT xoxaudiotools.com/guitarsnotguns

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

The Auction has Begun!!!

XOX Audio Tools -The HANDLE Rare Limited Edition GUITAR - eBay (item 320242911060 end time May-01-08 12:00:15 PDT)

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

The auction has begun!!!

Hey f-mites,
I am posting this from my home because I wanted to share an organization that is dear to my heart. I also wanted to help out a friend that is incredibly involved in this organization ... shout out to Barbara Gorin! The nizzzation is called Guitars Not Guns. Now, I know what some of you hillbillies are thinking ... well there ain't nuthin wrong with my gun rack in the reaer window of my Chevy Z71! Don't let the name fool you. It is a non-profit organization that teaches music, provides music and uses music as an outlet to foster kids and children at risk. They're looking to stop violence in the schools and on the streets. Call it mentorship if you will .. but the bottom line is that they're giving kids and teens an outlet .... TO ROCK!!

The organization is the main thing I wanted to spread the word about. They have chapters in several states across the country and even have a chapter in Canada for you kanuckleheads.
Also, FYI .. they are trying to raise money by auctioning off this sick guitar on Ebay. The auction will start April 1st and last for 1 month. No, it is not an EBMM .. sorry for the "other brand" promoting. It is not my intention. I'm just trying to spread the word, create hype, and help an amazing cause.

Check out Guitars Not Guns
Or .. Myspizzzle

For anyone that's interested in the auction and this sick guitar .... PM me!!

The auction has begun! Check out:

XOX Audio Tools -The HANDLE Rare Limited Edition GUITAR - eBay (item 320242911060 end time May-01-08 12:00:15 PDT)

 

[GuitarsNotGuns]

BENEFIT CD to support Guitars Not Guns Produced by Red House Stuidios

Please check out this AWESOME benefit CD of 12 high school bands, who each donated an original song. The CD ROCKS and this is our next generation of music. Please support our program with your purchase of a CD OR a song or two, available on Itunes, etc. It is a GREAT cause!!
Thank you. Red House's Music Lives Here Vol. 2 - High School Band Edition

Red House's Music Lives Here Vol. 2 - High School Band Edition

 

[marsguitars]

FWIW, I love the name.

But I'm not a redneck, I'm a limey


(Joking apart... looks like a great organisation - nice idea. )