PLAYING IT FORWARD
Welcome to gfk
At Guitars for Kids – Thunder Bay, we believe music has the power to change lives.
For many youth in our community, the simple act of holding an instrument, learning a chord, or expressing themselves through music can open the door to confidence, healing, and opportunity.
Our mission is simple: break down barriers to music participation and support the next generation of guitarists and bassists by providing underprivileged, marginalized, and at-risk youth with access to free instruments, lessons, and musical expression programs.
Every guitar donated, lesson taught, and note played moves us closer to our vision of a community where every child, regardless of circumstance, can discover the transformative power of music.
ACCeSS
Our luthiers and techs collect, refurbish, and regift used guitars and basses. Please donate today!
learning
We connect students with educators, fund lessons, and provide access to online learning.
expression
We work with specialists to design and fund music-related group programs for kids with special needs.
PLAYING IT FORWARD
Our Commitment
Our commitment is to ensure every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of music. We’re dedicated to collecting, restoring, and gifting instruments to inspire creativity, self-confidence, and lifelong learning. Let’s support the next generation of musicians together!
PLAYING IT FORWARD
DONATE an item
Support a young musician’s journey. Choose to donate strings, a gig bag, a lesson, an amp, a guitar or bass, or any combination of items. Every contribution directly equips a child with the tools to play.
