Shout out for help :)

vuilbaard

Hey guys!

I'm gonna keep this as short and straight forward as possible.

I'm starting a project for a non-profit/charity/community centre (Eleos) that I worked for till this week. Basically I am going to give some very disadvanteged children guitar lessons. The problem is almost none of them have guitars and the ones who have aren't in the greatest shape :sorry: so I'm looking for sponsors!

I need guitars, pics, music books etc etc... I don't want to ask for money because I want to show from the start it's an honest opperation and I pocket nothing. I really love these kids and they've become a part of my life that I don't want to lose and if you know just half of what these kids go through it would brake your heart! They live in really bad conditions i.t.o. poverty, abuse etc. and I feel that this will give them a sense of self worth and accomplishment. I really believe this could make a difference for them.

So I'm asking if you want to be a sponsor or know of someone who would the please e-mail me and I'll give more details. My e-mail is jnvanvuren@yahoo.com

The children range from grade 4 to grade 7 and include boys and girls. At the moment there are about 10 of them so that's how many guitars I'm looking for. It dpesn't have to be the best stuff but as long as it's not broken old stuff either.

O and if anyone has tips on how to make teaching primary school children easier please let me know.

Thanx all and be blessed! ? ?

aja

Hi there, great to see you doing this!

Are nylon guitars okay? I might be able to source one for you, but not sure yet. Would you collect?

How to make teaching easier? make it fun! Even if they are learning slowly, the fun part is vitally important. If I understand correctly - you arent trying to teach them how to play van halen but rather to inspire them and build their confidence. I would say that an understanding of their preferred styles of music is also important....

+1 karma!

vuilbaard

Hey aja ?

Nylon would be great, I was actually thinking of nylon because it wont hurt their fingers as much which I feel would help them push on instead of maybe giving up. I will collect depending on how far it is and time wise otherwise I'll pay for delivery.

Ja I thought I must find a way to keep it fun ? thanx.

singemonkey

Just keep electrics in mind too. They have narrow necks and thin strings and make good alternatives for beginners. I'd have a couple to give you but I'm in Cape Town. Good luck with this project.

vuilbaard

Thanx singemonkey, thought about electrics too but then we'll need amps as well... It would be awesome though, but it's definately something I'm looking to do in future along with bass lessons as well.

We're also looking at a later stage to sponsor and send those who really commit and want to to write unisa music exams. But that's for a later stage.

Thanx all 8)

arjunmenon

singemonkey wrote: Just keep electrics in mind too. They have narrow necks and thin strings and make good alternatives for beginners. I'd have a couple to give you but I'm in Cape Town. Good luck with this project.

Singe, what a coincidence!!!I'm in Cape Town too ?
Would it be one of your famed Tokais ?

Sorry for the slight hijack

Vuilbaard, more power to you man. Charity is one of the most difficult things in the wrold to do.
Respect.