Above: Mark's Guitar Exchange in San Diego, California welcomes GITC teachers and donates instruments to our programs!
GITC brings music to learning in communities of every size and sort.
Some are rural, some are very remote, others are in large urban centers
and just a few are suburban.
In each community our trainers identify music stores that care about their customers.
When we find a store that makes newcomers to music feel welcome,
relaxed, and encouraged to take their time asking questions,
we like to send folks in their direction.
In these stores, first time music shoppers and children are welcome to
take their time holding and strum different instruments
until they find one that fits just right.
This page is devoted to these wonderful music retailers!
Some are rural, some are very remote, others are in large urban centers
and just a few are suburban.
In each community our trainers identify music stores that care about their customers.
When we find a store that makes newcomers to music feel welcome,
relaxed, and encouraged to take their time asking questions,
we like to send folks in their direction.
In these stores, first time music shoppers and children are welcome to
take their time holding and strum different instruments
until they find one that fits just right.
This page is devoted to these wonderful music retailers!
Once a music store affiliates with GITC, you can count on finding someone behind the counter there who knows about
Guitars in the Classroom's local programs.
If you are a teacher or school staff person taking classes with us,
or a family member with a child in a GITC classroom,
please be sure to mention Guitars in the Classroom when you go in.
We will be featuring these beginner, teacher and family friendly stores
in the days ahead as more photos and quotes come in,
so please check back soon!
We will add a full list of recommended music stores as well.
Thanks to all you music retailers, manufacturers and music products distributors
who care about making music accessible to students
and to music stores who make music shopping
a positive experience for teachers, students
and our first time players!