GUITARS IN THE CLASSROOM

Today, GlobalGiving's Little x Little campaign is live and our initiatives are eligible for 50% matches on gifts up to $50! ?? Right now, your charitable donation of $10 can become $15 with available matching funds. Your small gift changes a child's life! See all of our eligible initiative right here: https://lnkd.in/gNqwiWAh Thank you so much for supporting the cause of music in education and youth empowerment through GITC! #DonorsMakeADifference #charity #musiceducation

Join us in supporting teachers and students affected by the LA Fires in January. Music has the power to heal, especially for the children impacted by this tragedy. GITC is collaborating directly with the affected schools, ensuring that every dollar donated transforms into a meaningful musical gift. Your contribution, no matter the amount, can truly make a difference. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gatGAGPh

Quick Education Facts, Friends. The latest action to dismantle the Federal U.S. Department of Education and move full responsibility for schools and school funding to the states is expected to take place today. It's helpful to note that Federal dollars make up a small fraction of public schools' funding — between 6% and 13%, according to a 2018 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The overwhelming majority of school funding already comes from the states, and through local taxes. The Federal dollars are largely intended to protect and serve our nation's most vulnerable students: those living in low-income communities, including millions of rural students, and children with disabilities. Keeping an eye on how your state addresses the needs of vulnerable students will be important. According to the U.S. Census, over 9 million children are estimated to be living in poverty in the United States. And roughly 15% of public school students ages 3 to 21, or about 7.5 million children, received special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) during the 2022-2023 school year, meaning they have an IEP. https://lnkd.in/gRMiscA8

We've been working on re-opening in person training for educators around the U.S. with support from the NAMM Foundation. This is and always has been a grassroots effort. The endeavor takes patience and persistence as we open new pathways, and support local leaders. This is especially true because Education is in a perilous time. But meeting music teachers and classroom teachers who approach each day with positivity and resilience is immensely encouraging! Together we can do this. Thank you to our newest music leaders, Kate, Jessica, Brynne, Lia, Amanda, and Peggy on Maui, to Allisa in very rural Hilbert, Wisconsin, Ann in Burlington, VT, and Candace in Altamonte Springs, FL. Thank you to each of you for bringing music to life for your communities!

Thank you, Martin Guitars Charitable Foundation for leading the way in philanthropic giving related to the one musical instrument that brings people together from all walks of life, every income bracket, multiple generations, continents and culltures, and has accompanied humanity throughout 7 centuries! https://lnkd.in/gNXvgRdi Acoustic Guitar String Letter Publishing Martin Guitars, Strings & Ukuleles San Diego Unified School District Los Angeles Unified School District

We're excited to invite San Diegans to join us for a special concert with the astounding GRAMMY winning guitarist, arranger, composer, and GITC's founding artist Laurence Juber. LJ will appear for GITC in the beautiful sky lounge at 525 Olive St. in Hillcrest on November 8th. Proceeds will fund free music programs for schools in need. Laurence first became known for his work as Paul McCartney's guitarist in Wings, and his accomplishments as an artist are truly immeasurable. We hope you can join us! Seating is limited, and tickets are available on a donation basis here: https://lnkd.in/gSYa8FYs #beatles#beatlesforever #acousticguitar Acoustic Coffee Company Acoustic Guitar

Teaching literacy through music works. Along with supercharging student engagement, this is GITC's greatest area of impact. Here is why. "Neuromusical research has pinpointed the brain mechanisms and interactions that decode language sounds to understand and develop the syntax of language right through to the comprehension and creation of meaning through language. It has led to the enlightening finding that the human brain processes all language as if it was music." For more insights, please read on! #literacy #musiceducation The San Diego Council on Literacy NAMM Foundation San Diego Foundation The San Diego Women's Foundation Social Venture Partners International

Join GITC this Friday night at Bivouac Ciderworks on 30th for this special benefit concert with the remarkable artistry of Vicki Genfan and Voice finalist, Sally Barker! We're so excited to present them for this first concert of the new school year! Get your seats now through Eventbrite. https://lnkd.in/gpdaEmjP #acousticguitar #singersongwriter #Americana #nonprofit

?? Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and community!?GITC is excited to host their first concert of the year! . . . Join us for a truly special evening of music on September 20th at 6:00 pm at Bivouac Ciderworks! We’re excited to host Sally Barker, winner of UK’s The Voice, and Vicki Genfan, Guitar Player Magazine's first female Guitarist of the Year.?This is an all-ages event in a splendid environment. This benefit concert will support GITC’s free music programs, bringing instruments and musical learning to classrooms across San Diego. It’s a chance to enjoy an amazing show while supporting music education for students. Grab your tickets now—seating is limited, and you won’t want to miss this! Let’s come together for a night of joy, music, and impact! ?? #MusicEducation #BenefitConcert #CommunitySupport #LiveMusic

Thank you, Lauren Phinney for being a courageous brand new ukulele student with GITC on KUSI News yesterday! It was a joy to share the tiny #ukulele lesson with you and wow, you rocked "Mary Had a Little Lamb!" Move over, Mary, here comes Lauren! Next thing we know, it's gonna be "Somewhere Over the Rainbow!"