This National Guitar Day, Free Guitars 4 Kids was highlighted by Portland singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen, whose career spans American Idol and multiple acclaimed releases, including Late Bloomer (2024).

Her spotlight came just one day after our recent guitar giveaway — a fitting reminder that music access for students is more than symbolic. It’s transformative. National Guitar Day celebrates the instrument; we celebrate what it unlocks.

Free Guitars 4 Kids is honored to be featured in Music Inc. Magazine, sharing how partnerships with music retailers help us remove barriers and transform kids’ lives through the gift of a guitar.

Two Maryland students, Jackson and Claudia, received brand-new guitars and lessons through a partnership between FG4K, Island Music Co., and PISOTA—proving that when a community comes together, music can open life-changing doors.

Free Guitars 4 Kids recently joined Santa Cruz Gives radio on Think Local First to talk community, generosity, and the power of music. Huge thanks to Santa Cruz Gives — and to hosts Tam and Susan O’Connor Fraser — for spotlighting the incredible work happening across Santa Cruz.

Peter Frampton explains the power of the guitar in giving opportunities to kids.

Every child deserves the chance to explore their creativity, build confidence, and experience the joy of learning something new. This year, because of you, thousands of kids across the country received that opportunity.