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Changing the World, One Kid at a Time

The goal of Guitars Not Guns is to help prevent violence in schools and on the streets by providing foster kids and at-risk youth with focus and self-actualization. We aim to empower them with the most fundamental tool to succeed:

Believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything.

Using music as a catalyst we encourage children and teens to use their creativity to foster personal development and to help divert them from self-destructive influences such as drugs, alcohol and gang-related activities. By providing free guitars and lessons we hope to engage their creative potential and help them achieve their dreams.

Our programs are for children and teens ages 8 - 18 using low teacher-to-student ratios. Each class consists of a maximum of 10 students with three adult instructors. In addition to learning how to master changing from one chord to another, children learn perseverance, discipline and self-esteem. More importantly, the kids learn to enjoy the interaction and have fun in a group setting. Those who complete the full 8 week program are allowed to keep the guitar and are encouraged to return for Level 2

Note: GNG is not anti-gun. We are anti-gun violence.

"Music can heal. It can do more than ease the pain. It can throw a lifeline to kids who can't be reached in any other way."

Paul McCartney

Founder's Corner Update

Guitars Not Guns on iTunes

Gregg Hammond's GNG Guitar Anthem "Set Me Free" is now available for download on Apple's iTunes. The download is only $.99 with all profits going to GNG.

GNG is profiled in the book, "Changing The World On A Tuesday Night." If you purchase the book by clicking through the link below $2.00 of the purchase price will be donated to Guitars Not Guns. You can read more about it here.