Our kids, on real stages.
Although Guitars ‘n’ Kids is a newly formed 501(c)(3), our officers and instructors have spent years teaching youth in Contra Costa County — and our students have the performances to show for it.
Big Blues Bash · Concord Pavilion, 2025Big Blues Bash — Concord Pavilion (2025)
Several of our former students performed at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Concord Pavilion at the Toyota Pavilion — one of many opportunities created through the networking of our volunteer staff.
Creative Concord · Todos Santos Park, 2024Creative Concord (2024)
Our graduate students performed at Todos Santos Park in Concord as part of the “Creative Concord” arts festival, sharing what they’d learned with their community.
Recognition
In 2025, founder and CEO Barbara Gorin was honored with the CBS News Bay Area ICON Award for her years of dedicated community service teaching the youth of disadvantaged communities.
What we've been up to...
Every booth, benefit, and gig that helped put guitars in kids' hands.
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Solano Avenue.
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August 1, 2026
FUNdraiser at Vinnie's Bar & Grill
Concord. Live music from Ms. Reese & Her Pieces, Delta Deuce, The Breedloves & Friends, and Brooks Lundy, plus a silent auction and jam session.
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July 18, 2026
Pleasant Hill Blues & Brew Festival
Our booth met hundreds of local families and signed up new volunteers.
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June 28, 2026
The Breedloves Duo at Factory Bar
Richmond. An evening of live music benefiting our free guitar classes.