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Crisis Skylight London needs guitar donations
Crisis Skylight London has called for nylon-stringed guitars suitable for beginners to help homeless and vulnerably housed people.
Crisis Skylight in London has called for guitarists to donate any unused or unwanted nylon-stringed guitars for homeless and vulnerably housed people who want to pick up the instrument. All donations should go to:
Celia McNicholas
celia.mcnicholas@crisis.org.uk
Tel (direct): 020 7426 3865
66 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Gary Mitchell, Guitar Tutor at Crisis Skylight London, said: "In the class we learn songs and guitar techniques practically. I try to keep it simple and use humour as much as possible. In between playing songs collectively I go round individually helping with technique and trying to instill self-belief."
"One student who started from scratch a year or two ago progressed well and eventually reached the stage where he was confident enough to perform the instrumental piece ‘Romanza' in front of around 100 people at the Skylighter evening concert."
For members keen to continue, Gary runs a week-long summer school Masterclass for graduates of the beginners' class.