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Mr. Weissman from New York NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pedal Power: Fueling Innovation in Guitar Club

Help me give my students new guitar effects pedals to help expand the creativity of our Guitar Club.

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In our Guitar Club, we aim to foster a dynamic learning environment where students can explore their musical talents to the fullest. However, our current equipment limits the scope of their creativity. With these new guitar effects pedals, we aim to revolutionize the way our students approach music. These pedals will open up a world of sonic possibilities, allowing students to experiment with various tones, textures, and effects.

Our primary goal with this project is to empower our students to unleash their full musical potential.

By introducing them to a diverse range of guitar effects, we hope to inspire creativity, innovation, and experimentation. Beyond simply learning to play songs, we want our students to become proficient in crafting their own unique sounds and styles. Through hands-on exploration with these effects pedals, they will gain valuable experience in sound engineering and production, preparing them for future endeavors in music and beyond.

What truly sets our students apart is their passion for music and their unwavering dedication to honing their craft. Despite facing various challenges, they consistently demonstrate resilience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for playing the guitar. Their commitment to learning and growing as musicians is truly inspiring, and we believe that providing them with access to high-quality equipment will only further fuel their passion and drive for excellence. With your support, we can give these talented individuals the tools they need to flourish and continue making meaningful contributions to the world of music.

Mr. Weissman
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOSS OD-3 OverDrive Pedal • Music & Arts $109.99 1 $109.99
BOSS TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal • Music & Arts $99.99 1 $99.99
BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver Effects Pedal • Music & Arts $99.99 1 $99.99
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder Overdrive Effects Pedal • Music & Arts $99.00 1 $99.00

Materials cost

$408.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.55

Total project goal

$523.65

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