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One of our beginners carefully changed their first set of strings and proudly strummed a clean, bright chord that rang through the room. Moments like that are exactly why this project matters so much.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, we've launched a rotating \"guitar tech\" workshop where students learn the basics of maintenance: tightening hardware, conditioning fretboards, cleaning electronics, and diagnosing small issues before they become major repairs. Not only are our guitars playing better than they have in years, but students are also developing confidence and practical skills that extend beyond music. They're beginning to understand that caring for an instrument is part of being a musician, and they're taking pride in making our shared equipment performance-ready for rehearsals and open-mic showcases.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door to new musical possibilities. Students are now preparing for a collaborative recording project, and having well-maintained instruments means they can focus on tone, creativity, and expression. Because of you, their music is clearer, their confidence stronger, and their community even more connected. Thank you for giving our students the tools they need to keep their guitars playing well for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758830990784,"projectUrl":"project/a-tune-up-for-our-school-guitars/9598422/","projectTitle":"A Tune-Up for Our School Guitars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9765593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our afterschool Guitar Club with your generous donation toward a Roadie tuner. Our students come from all over New York City and bring an incredible mix of curiosity, creativity, and dedication to learning music. Having the right tools makes all the difference, and this tuner has already transformed the way we start each session. Instead of struggling to tune by ear or share one old clip-on tuner, everyone can now get their instrument ready quickly and accurately.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our practices run smoother and our sound is tighter than ever. The Roadie tuner gives our students independence and confidence—they can take ownership of their instruments, understand pitch, and hear the difference in real time. This has helped us shift our focus toward playing, songwriting, and performing together. It's amazing to watch students light up when they hear the band come together perfectly in tune.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than fund a tool—it amplifies the joy of making music in a school where the arts are central to who we are. Thank you for believing in public school music programs and for helping young musicians find their voice. The students are proud of their progress and excited to show off their skills at our next performance, all thanks to supporters like you.","fullyFundedDate":1760693557376,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-music-sharp-not-flat/9765593/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Music Sharp (Not Flat!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9417127,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every student in our classroom now has access to their own pair of headphones and the difference has been immediate. In a self-paced classroom where students work on video lessons, research projects, and digital assessments at their own speed, these headphones have created a quieter, more focused environment for everyone. Students who once struggled to concentrate can now tune in fully to their lessons without distractions, and group discussions are no longer competing with overlapping audio.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting for my students is the sense of independence this technology gives them. They love being able to pause, rewind, and rewatch parts of a lesson until the concept really clicks. It's helping them build confidence and ownership over their learning. For my multilingual learners, the headphones have also made translation and listening activities more personal and effective, they can hear clearly, practice pronunciation, and participate more comfortably in class discussions.\r\n\r\nOne student told me, \"It finally feels like I can learn at my own pace without worrying about everyone else's noise.\" That simple comment captures what your support has made possible: a classroom where every student can learn in the way that works best for them. Thank you for giving them the tools, and the peace and quiet, to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758899071617,"projectUrl":"project/sound-on-distractions-off/9417127/","projectTitle":"Sound On, Distractions Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9417083,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your support! Thanks to your incredibly generous donation, our students are now the proud recipients of a brand-new high quality instrument. The moment we opened the box, the students' faces absolutely lit up with gasps and excited shouts, it was a priceless moment of pure joy. \r\n\r\nThis new guitar is already revolutionizing our club meetings. We're now able to split into smaller groups, allowing me to give more focused, one-on-one attention to those who are struggling with new techniques. Your generosity has not only provided a vital resource but has truly amplified the possibilities for every single student in the club. Thank you, thank you, thank you—you've made a tangible, vibrant impact on our students' education and their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1752586245738,"projectUrl":"project/strings-attached-a-new-guitar-for-our-s/9417083/","projectTitle":"Strings Attached: a New Guitar for Our Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9205309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! When our new guitar arrived, the impact was immediate and visible. When I brought the box into Guitar Club, the students couldn't wait to tear into it. The sheer joy and confidence on their faces as they realized the high quality of the instrument was the most rewarding moment of the school year so far. Your contribution didn't just provide equipment; it provided validation and a new level of excitement for the club.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the new guitar to use in our current project focused on chord transition efficiency. Learning chords often frustrates beginners, but because the new guitar has a lower action (the distance between the strings and the neck), it makes the physical act of playing much easier and more enjoyable. This instrument has become the confidence builder in the room, allowing students to practice demanding techniques without the barrier of a poor-quality instrument. It has made a huge difference in the overall sound and enthusiasm of the group as we work toward our first performance piece.\r\n\r\nThank you again for empowering our students to create beautiful music and build lasting confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1752586244118,"projectUrl":"project/rock-on-empower-our-students-with-a-new/9205309/","projectTitle":"Rock On: Empower Our Students With a New Guitar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9490615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! We are so grateful as a community to have this incredible resource to make posters that students can engage in collaborative learning. We are also so grateful for this resource that will give students access to anchor posters that remind students of the content.\r\n\r\nYou support and generosity means so much! We cannot wait to fill our classroom walls and school spaces with beautiful, collaborative, and creative student learning! Thank you again and we wish you all the best.","fullyFundedDate":1758899305570,"projectUrl":"project/blow-it-up/9490615/","projectTitle":"Blow it Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9666875,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our school community! With your help, we have been able to provide our students with the resources needed to help them succeed throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students have the food and drinks they need to stay fueled and energized during the school day and after school. They appreciate your support in helping them to not be hungry during these long days.\r\n\r\nAll your donations contributed to making this project come alive and we are so grateful! Thank you, again, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1757353279864,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack/9666875/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9710199,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our school community! With your help, we have been able to provide our students with the resources needed to help them succeed throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students have the food and drinks they need to stay fueled and energized during the school day and after school. They appreciate your support in helping them to not be hungry during these long days.\r\n\r\nAll your donations contributed to making this project come alive and we are so grateful! Thank you, again, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1758478042247,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-and-drinks-for-energy/9710199/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9484995,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our school community! With your help, we have been able to provide our students with the resources needed to help them succeed throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students have the food and drinks they need to stay fueled and energized during the school day and after school. They appreciate your support in helping them to not be hungry during these long days.\r\n\r\nAll your donations contributed to making this project come alive and we are so grateful! Thank you, again, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1753373829584,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack-snack-shack/9484995/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack, Snack Shack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9448983,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us to keep our classroom spaces and our students healthy! These cleaning supplies are essential classroom supplies and I'm really grateful that you have helped us to start off the semester with lots of supplies. These tissues, especially, will be so helpful for us with allergy and cold season right around the corner! and the wipes will be helpful with any early morning coffee/tea spills.\r\n\r\nYou are all a major part of our school community! 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