RIP Founder Ray Nelson – January 6, 2024 It’s with a heavy heart we learned the passing of our Guitars Not Guns children’s music charity Founder Ray Nelson on January 6, 2024. He was 93 years old. Ray and his wife, Co-Founder, Louise Nelson both had a vision to create a program that focused, not…

February 24, 2015 Another successful graduation!  Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers!  We can make a difference! More photos here – courtesy of Jessy Kirkland of Kirkland Photography

 NEW 8 WEEK SESSIONS TO BEGIN AT THE PINOLE LIBRARY, MARCH 5, 2024 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2024 We are in great need of volunteer guitar instructors.  You don’t have to be a pro player, just know a few cords and how to tune a guitar!  Get in touch with Barbara Gorin:  Barbara.Gorin@guitarsnotguns.org, she will send…

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TWO SEPARATE BENEFITS FOR GUITARS NOT GUNS SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018 First Up:  SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.   COME AND ENJOY SOME FAMILY FUN!  #BounceFarm in Martinez is hosting a Summer Concert Series.  Our Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars not Guns will be hosting a beer and…

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