Instruments Of Joy

Instruments of Joy gift #1836 was provided to students at Amani Sasa in Uganda. They're learning sound production using professional equipment many had only heard about. These students are building the technical skills they need to support musicians, recordings, and live events.

Instruments of Joy gift #1715 was provided to Emmanuel in Tanzania. He's a trained musician who wants to teach others how to play keyboard. He works with young people and former inmates who are learning practical music skills that can open new opportunities for their future.

Instruments of Joy gift #1587 was provided to Camilo in Cota, Colombia. He is a musician who is learning to play electric guitar and has been practicing daily. As his skills develop, he hopes to begin playing alongside the other musicians in his community.

Instruments of Joy gift #1501 was provided to Daniela in Honduras. She was selected for a national music program, but she needed an instrument to participate. Her family didn't have the means to provide one. This guitar gives her the opportunity to continue developing her skills.

Instruments of Joy gift #1523 was provided to Comite de Bienfaisance de Pinon in Haiti. The students are beginning to learn music and hope to form a school band. Now, with these instruments in their hands, they can start practicing together and developing their skills.

October has been a reminder to me (Andria) of the beauty of what we do in sending out instruments to musicians in need. We had several meetings with long-term partners and the stories of the impact of these instruments are so beautiful! THANK YOU for helping make this possible!

Instruments of Joy gifts were provided to students at El Sistema in Verón-Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Through El Sistema, students receive music education while learning alongside an orchestra of their peers. These instruments will be shared throughout the program.

Instruments of Joy gift #1823 was provided to Sherelyn in the Philippines. Sherelyn is already involved in music and has been eager learn to play the flute. At 30 years old, she is taking on the challenge of learning something new to expand her abilities as a musician.

Instruments of Joy gift #1601 was provided to Daniel in Armenia, Colombia. He has been part of his church's music team for five years while also working in the medical field. He wanted a guitar that could be used regularly to lead music and connect with people in his community.

Instruments of Joy gift #1669 was provided to Julius in Uganda. He has been learning trumpet for a few months and it's building his confidence. Having access to a trumpet means Julius can spend more time practicing and discovering just how far his love for music can take him.

Instruments of Joy gift #1604 was provided to Pedro in Bolivia. He is preparing to move to Argentina and work with university students. Now Pedro can continue growing as a musician and use his gifts to connect with the people he will be serving in this next chapter.

3 guitars were provided to Bold Hope in San Antonio, Belize. Kaio and Ryan have wanted to start a music program for local children, but they did not have the instruments needed to begin. These guitars help turn that idea into something they can now build.

Instruments of Joy gift #1804 was provided to Kazeema in the Philippines. At 12 years old, she's been saving to buy a keyboard so she could start practicing on her own. Now she has received a quality keyboard to take her learning further. She can now build on her musical skills.

Instruments of Joy gift #1610 was provided to Daniel in Siquirres, Costa Rica. He's a music teacher who enjoys helping young people discover their musical abilities. This bass guitar allows Daniel to continue teaching and helping more students grow through music.

Instruments of Joy gift #984 was provided to Matt in Palo, Leyte, Philippines. He has enjoyed learning music since he was 8 years old, but he had always relied on the community instruments. This guitar gives him the freedom to practice at home and continue developing his skills.

We are grateful for our repair partners that help to ensure every donated instrument is in quality condition to send out! Thanks @BandwagonMusic

Instruments of Joy gift #1446 was provided to Becky in Zambrano, Honduras. Becky regularly helps the music team at her church and serves her community in many ways. Now Becky can continue growing as a guitarist and help build a stronger music team for her community.

Instruments of Joy gift #1660 was provided to Rosebento in Iranduba, Brazil. He spends much of his time teaching children in his community. He sees music as a way to connect with them and make learning engaging.

Instruments of Joy gift #1389 was provided to David in Panama. David serves as a music director in his church’s youth ministry. As he prepares to move to Guatemala to help start a church, this guitar gives him a way to begin building connections with students through music.

Instruments of Joy gift #1608 was provided to this student at BERAKAH Escuela de Música in Río Jiménez, Costa Rica. This program was created to give children/ youth the chance to learn music, especially those who might not otherwise have access to quality instruments.