"Good musicians listen to everything" says founder Damon Marks

That's what the News Transcript published in its article about the TGF's visit to West Freehold School.  At the school, the team of Rachel Lorin and founder Damon Marks gave the third, fourth and fifth graders a concert they won't soon forget.  The foundation also donated three Schechter electric guitards, one Schechter acoustic guitar, four Mogami cables and one Ludwig electric drum kit as well as the TGF guitar instruction curriculum.

Read the News Transcript article below for more quotes from TGF founder and enthusiastic school personnel.

Read the article here...

Rock On, Colts Neck High

The Traveling Guitar Foundation visited Colts Neck High School on Friday, May 29th.  Professional musician and TGF founder Damon Marks was accompanied by Rachel Lorin of Oxygen's "The Next Big Thing" to perform for the students at Colts Neck.  

The visit was organized by the school's business teacher Cindy Bravaco.  Ms. Bravaco said, "We decided this would work for what we're trying to do here, because we're just trying to motivate the kids a little more to get involved in music.  We're hoping that after this they get the feeling that this is an awesome thing to get involved in."

Colts Neck principal, Dan Simon, added, "There's so much untapped talent here, because we're not seeing them get involved with the chorus or band. The group that we have does a great job, so why aren't we getting more kids on board? This (event) is part of what we hope gets more kids involved."  

Marks and Lorin performed familiar rock songs in the hope of reinforcing the value of music from an angle that is different than the genres usually associated with school bands and choruses.  Marks also donated Schechter Guitars to the school in the hopes of getting more kids to experiment with and enjoy music.   

Read the article from NJ.com here.  http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2015/06/colts_neck_students_get_inspiration_instruments_fr.html

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Pryor Cashman LLP partners with TGF!

The Traveling Guitar foundation is proud to announce our partnership with the prestigious law firm of Pryor Cashman.  @PryorCashmanLLP  This partnership will only enhance our foundation's mission which provides FREE musical equipment and support for school systems across the United States that are struggling to finance their music education programs.  

David Tyree Helps to Support Music Education

Read this article in the New York Daily News about David Tyree coming out to an event to support the Traveling Guitar Foundation on Saturday, May 2nd.  Read the article to learn more about Tyree's connection to music and when you can see this great football player giving back to a great cause.  Thanks David!

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/tyree-supports-music-education-blog-entry-1.2197973?cid=bitly

TGF had another great visit at Theodore Schor Middle School in NJ

Traveling Guitar Foundation visited Theodore Schor Middle School in Piscataway, NJ last Friday, April 17th.  Damon Marks, founder and executive director, was joined by singer Rachel Lorin in the latest of the Spring tour of performances at schools in the NY/NJ area.  TGF visits schools that have had to eliminate music education due to shrinking budgets for music programs.  

The performance was enjoyable and educational for the kids.  Some of the children volunteered to perform on stage as well.  Marks performed a variety of musical genres to illustrate the diversity and possibility of music.  

"It has been proven that music helps children's intellectual, social and creative skills," Marks said. "I grew up in the '80s. There was much more interaction between people. We played outside. We did things together — including music. Now, kids are always using technology or on their phones. There seem to be more mental issues. Music is a great way to socialize and help with any issues, including mental. Music is one part of education that benefits the kids."

TGF thanks Theodore Schor Middle School for the opportunity to share the love of music with the kids.  Thanks also to the sponsors who support TGF in its mission.  

TGF in the News on MyCentralNJ.com!

MyCentralNJ.com published an excellent article on the Traveling Guitar Foundation yesterday.  The article profiles our executive director and the foundation's mission and work.  

Marks and TGF went to Theodore Schor Middle School in Piscataway this past Friday as part of the Spring schedule.  They performed music of different genres and fulfilled a wish list of musical equipment from the school.

See pictures and read more about the foundation here.

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2015/04/18/traveling-guitar-foundation/25980289/

For International Guitar Month, we want to show you ten unusual guitars from around the world.  Read about them and see how many you are familiar with.  

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