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“Guitars Over Guns has shifted my perspective on life and what it truly means to live a life of purpose. This organization has inspired true happiness and a desire to not only help myself but the people and community around me.”

Gabriel “Junior” PierreAlumnus & Board Member

“These students are dedicated to learning music every day, and their compassion for each other knows no bounds. I'm greeted every day with hugs, smiles and an overwhelming surge of excitement to start our class.”

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“I will always remember that there are many people who support me and care about me. I feel at home when I am in Guitars Over Guns.”

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“Guitars Over Guns has shifted my perspective on life and what it truly means to live a life of purpose. This organization has inspired true happiness and a desire to not only help myself but the people and community around me.”

“These students are dedicated to learning music every day, and their compassion for each other knows no bounds. I'm greeted every day with hugs, smiles and an overwhelming surge of excitement to start our class.”

“I will always remember that there are many people who support me and care about me. I feel at home when I am in Guitars Over Guns.”

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Barack Obama on My Brother’s Keeper initiative, gun reform and legacy

Former President Obama visits young Chicago musicians taking part in Guitars Over Guns program

Former President Obama surprises Chicago musicians, grant recipients

President Barack Obama visited with students in the Guitars Over Guns program

National Endowment for the Arts Supports the Arts with over $27.5 Million in Awards in First Round of FY2021 Funding

Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce 2020 Rising Star Honor Roll Presented by Allstate

Miami Proud: Guitars Over Guns Gets Big Boost From Global Contest

2020 Voting Questions Answered, Applying For College During COVID, And Guitars Over Guns

Finding ways to curb cyberbullying and to choose guitars over guns earns $300,000 each for Naperville, Wilmette entrepreneurs

New Foundation Aims To Become ‘Central Voice For All Music Charities’

Put Down That Weapon Has South Florida Artists Singing for Peace

Suenalo Vocalist Michelle Forman Honored as Champion for Children

The Value of Mentorship – Chad Bernstein

‘Guitars Over Guns’ Uses Art as a Teaching Tool

Best of Miami 2018: Best Charity

Chicago students band together in Guitars Over Guns music program

Mentoring Matters: Guitars Over Guns Uses Music To Mentor Young Minds

In 10 years, Guitars over Guns learned one big lesson: ‘Keep showing up’

Guitars Over Guns Update – Steve Harvey’s Heroes

Miami Musician Chad Bernstein Gives Kids Hope with Guitars Over Guns

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Musician helping kids choose guitars over guns

Performance Preview: Guitars Over Guns Organization

Helping Miami kids choose ‘Guitars Over Guns’

Focus on South Florida: Guitars Over Guns

Guitars Over Guns’ Louis Salgar Award: “He Elevated the Lives of the People Around Him”

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Miami’s Guitars Over Guns: Teaching Kids Music and Keeping Them Off the Street

Local Miami Band Teaches Dade County Students The Power Of Music

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