This article appears in the July/August edition of Makin’ Music Magazine: Guitars Not Guns Program an Inspiration for Youth By Kelly Peters Ray and Louise Nelson see the guitar as an instrument, not just for producing music, but for inciting social change. They are the founders of Guitars Not Guns, a California-based nonprofit aimed at…

Herald Correspondent Fred Hernandez wrote this article that appeared on January 28, 2012: Better lives via music: Guitars Not Guns a fun, positive outlet for kids By FRED HERNANDEZHerald Correspondent Posted: 01/28/2012 05:10:27 PM PST Updated: 01/28/2012 05:58:25 PM PST Click photo to enlarge (DAVID ROYAL/The Herald) 1 2 » Steve Vagnini has a vision for helping…

August 5, 2015:  A message from your President of the Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns, Barbara Gorin: Hello everyone!  We have had a very busy year so far!  We have completed five separate 8 week sessions in San Pablo, Antioch, Concord and Martinez, and are currently holding sessions in Martinez and Concord. …