Pick Education - Musical Instrument Donation Program

The Specifics

GearPipe.com will use the Good Maker grant as seed money to begin our ‘Pick Education’ program. This program aims to get musical instruments and accessories back into the hands of children. To achieve this goal, for every product purchased on GearPipe.com, we will donate a similar product to music education programs nationwide.

We will start with guitar picks and then expand to a full line of instruments and accessories. Specifically, the $2,500 will pay for the first product inventory, a marketing program targeted towards musicians and school/community music education programs, and the development of future products.

We deserve this grant because it will be used to plant the seeds of a sustainable, long term, self sufficient program.

Discussion

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Let's hold ourselves responsible for our children's opportunities. We can support programs like this and know we're doing the right thing for our kids. There are very few activities that can teach structure, teamwork, and simultaneously, individuality, like music can. Let us help a few more future whatever-they-choose-to-bes learn these skills in a way that is enjoyable for everyone involved.

by Oktrygargling

5 months ago | Reply

Very,Very Important to our Youth and those without access to Music or Musical Instruments wether its due to Schools, economy, job losses and the many factors involved. The smile on a child's face playing a musical instrument is worth a thousand words , Best for Your program dwwavek

by dwwavek

about 1 year ago | Reply

Well said. Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good Luck, Jeremy!!! How many times can I vote for you? I hope I can win the Line 6 pedal, that would be heaven!!!

by GARYVICUNA

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks Gary! You can just vote once.

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted.

by Beef Wellington

about 1 year ago | Reply

Hey, Vern!! Good idea!

by Ernest P. Worrell

about 1 year ago | Reply

Did someone say music and kids?? Got my vote!!

by TheSpiritOfMichaelJackson

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good luck!

by ShirtAndTieGuy

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Done!

by Donkey Lips

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good luck!

by justin.russell94

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

amazing idea too many schools are doing away with music

by hansenpj05

about 1 year ago | Reply

I couldn't agree more. The situation isn't getting any better, and I don't think we can count on government to help. People like you and me need to step up and do something.

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good luck, guys! You're doing great things for independent and young up coming musicians.

by sb37david

about 1 year ago | Reply

I appreciate your support!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Awesome program! Hope you make it.

by Seebz

about 1 year ago | Reply

Me, too ;-). Thanks!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted, and best of luck...Great Idea

by harley37098

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

:-) Want this to succeed.

by Allenergy

about 1 year ago | Reply

me too ;-) Thanks!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

word

by stuttsdc

about 1 year ago | Reply

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great program. The study of music makes such a difference in a young person. I hope it's successful for you.

by NCT

about 1 year ago | Reply

I hope so, too ;-) Thanks for your vote!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

What an awesome idea!! You have my vote!!!!!

by Donhajek

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

like?

by WickedGoodOutdoors

about 1 year ago | Reply

like?

by WickedGoodOutdoors

about 1 year ago | Reply

Music education is vital thank you so much for recognizing this more than worthy cause.

by wynand.vanemmerik

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you for your help, Wynand!

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

The Pick Education program is a noble and generous start. What attracts the most attention and grants is the establishment of free or low-cost Music Programs in local communities. One way to accomplish this is to have local musicians volunteer their time to teach. The students may borrow donated instruments while learning, for a limited time, and receive free lessons. There's money out there of these types of Community Education programs. Peace Fernando Rodriguez

by spiritrider51

about 1 year ago | Reply

Fernando...I totally agree and plan on partnering up with these programs. Thanks for your support!

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

by firefighter2711

about 1 year ago | Reply

Way to go, great idea. The Band Nude told me to check out your site and Vote, You will achieve this!! Lets share everywhere! Thank you for all you do!

by Music is my life

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you! Where do I hear more about this Nude band that you speak of?

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great to hear that you are doing something for the kids here in the US, no disrespect to other countries, but we need help here. Charity starts at home, like my mother used to say. Good luck! The band Nude sent me this link to help you out. I am glad they did! Good Luck!

by FanofNude

about 1 year ago | Reply

I agree. And I know the world has bigger problems than this (like a lack of clean water, hunger, etc), but music is what I'm passionate about, so this is my cause.

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great Idea!! I have posted on several blogs and passed the link around to my friends, they all love the idea, good luck!

by DaveTheBaronOfBass

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks so much Dave! We need a solid push for the last few days and I appreciate your help!

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

voting and posting!!!!!!

by zarb

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for your help!

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

voted thanks

by randy.fulgham2

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by jbhm

about 1 year ago | Reply

That guitar should really go to a student like ME !! Good Luck !

by 773HBENT

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great idea, so many school music programs have been cut, my son volunteers his time teaching kids how to play guitar, bass and drums at school and has to bring his own instruments to teach the kids. I would rather see kids playing an instrument than playing video games. Thanks for doing this, very cool!

by Anthony The Bass Man

about 1 year ago | Reply

Music education meant everything when i was young, thanks for caring with this great idea! Wishing you long life & musical prosperity!

by Reboh1

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

sounds like a great idea you can use the money to help the next generation of musicians.

by paul.hellwig

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for your vote, Paul!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

I voted because this guy has is great at networking and marketing and I am sure he can make this project sustainable, long term, and self sufficient just as he suggests.

by chandler.prince

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks Chandler!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Kudos to Jeremy and Randy, who are concerned about the less fortunate, and have founded this plan to help them discover the magic and wonder that music provides to us all. I wish it had been I who had come up with this idea and I fully support it. If the people who are the final decision makers would sit down with me for half an hour, I believe I could convince them as to why this idea deserves the funding it needs so badly. Considering many of the alternatives to the failure to provide awe, wonder and a possible crime and drug-free future, one would think this a no-brainer for the powers who make these important decisions. I can attest that were it not for music in my life at a young age (13 yrs. old) I am certain I would never have had the rich and beautiful life I've been privy to. And I wouldn't have brightened so many others' lives with my gift. I wish y'all the very best in your endeavor, and hope that at the least, it moves the conversation about what to do for today's forgotten and misbegotten children, who are the future of this planet.

by rickstastylicks

about 1 year ago | Reply

I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

This GearPiper has voted. Hope it wins.

by ConWrite

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for the vote!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Hi. I live in Murietta Valley and I hate jazz. Please take those jokers in #1 down so we don't have to listen to that crap all weekend. Thank you.

by IHateJazz

about 1 year ago | Reply

Is that you in the video, Jeremy? All I have to say is yuuuum!

by HotChick69_TotallyNotADude

about 1 year ago | Reply

You should see me without the beard!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

FYI...I don't know about that guy/gal.

by IThinkThatsAGuy

about 1 year ago | Reply

When you say children...you don't mean 34 year old computer nerds who wished they'd done something awesome with their life instead of turning into empty soulless automatons liek their fathers do you? Because I could use a killer new axe.

by YoMamaSoUgly

about 1 year ago | Reply

well...........no. Do you have kids? I'll help them out.

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

a great idea!

by BrentS

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

This is a real grass roots ground swell here! The real winner is democracy and freedom!

by GrassRootsGroundSwell

about 1 year ago | Reply

I hope so!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Yo, music = good

by WhofArted

about 1 year ago | Reply

MATH!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

I drink my pee.

by IDrinkMuhPee

about 1 year ago | Reply

That won't help us, but I appreciate the vote.

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

I like to help people by voting for other people to give those people stuff.

by DudeWTF

about 1 year ago | Reply

:-)

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted where is my I voted sticker/tatoo?

by bhusebye

about 1 year ago | Reply

In the mail, Brett!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Got it!

by Turd Ferguson

about 1 year ago | Reply

Turd...you rock!

by jbburst

about 1 year ago | Reply

Done!

by MrEmeraldCity

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted!

by Ghostofchristmaspresent

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted!

by ghostofchristmasfuture

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted!

by ghostofchristmasfuture

about 1 year ago | Reply

good luck !

by Loku

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

This idea is simple enough to promote. It's small enough to be realistic. My favorite thing is that it is inclusive. Most of the other ideas that I have seen are aimed at specific communities. This idea deserves to win. If it doesn't, don't let it die. A good idea will succeed with or without this contest.

by donald.doss

about 1 year ago | Reply

I won't let it die, but it would be a heck of a lot easier with the grant !

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Awesome Jeremy! This is such a cool idea and I'm not surprised at all that it's yours. Good luck!

by SJG

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you! I may need it ;-)

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Voted! =]

by EverydayAaron

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks Aaron!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

GREAT ,LET'S DO IT .......

by jminvielle1

about 1 year ago | Reply

Glad to have you onboard!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good Luck Jeremy!!

by kmw121

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

“From small beginnings come great things.”

by rtolleyj

about 1 year ago | Reply

Amen, Rocky!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great idea! You have my vote.

by Idralig

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!!!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Sent by Jeremy Gardner.

by LaurenMichelle

about 1 year ago | Reply

He is a good man and I appreciate his support!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

My brother Jeremy Gardner sent me to vote. Good luck!

by Nibblez

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks so much!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

great idea

by mark.delmedico

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for the support, Mark!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Holy Flatulent Sphincter Batman, that's an awesome idea!

by EricCox

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks, Eric! And that means a lot coming from you...a tough audience! ;-)

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Sorry it took so long to vote for this...had just enough time to post about it before heading off for work. You guys are great and I'll do my best to spread the word around to help you get as many votes as possible! :)

by Guitar Trump

about 1 year ago | Reply

Alex...I really appreciate you posting this on Guitar Trump. You rock, dude!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

I'm in! Good luck!

by Gray36

about 1 year ago | Reply

I appreciate it!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great Idea, i wish it an you long success!!! Only good can come from this!

by occum

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for your support!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great idea. No kid ever got in trouble from playing music

by laclayton

about 1 year ago | Reply

True story! Kept me off the streets ;-)

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

great idea good luck for the future with what ever happens

by keef.tait

about 1 year ago | Reply

I appreciate the support Keef!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good luck with a nice idea.

by James Haworth

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks, James!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Great! How could this NOT win?

by Brickjump

about 1 year ago | Reply

man...I hope you're right ;-)

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

This is a great idea, Jeremy. I like your style. As soon as I figure out how, I'll share this with my friends and family. Good providence!

by peter.trott

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you Peter! Just email them this link: http://makemusic.maker.good.is/projects/PickEducation

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Musicians working with musician for good what a great idea.

by jberatis

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thank you!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Good luck Jeremy!

by Jakodog92

about 1 year ago | Reply

Thanks for your support! Spread the word!!!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

It's a BOGO program, but in this case it's "Buy One, GIVE One!" You have my vote...

by taxform

about 1 year ago | Reply

That's a great way to put it! I'm all for non-profits, but you end up going back to the same people every year, asking for more money. I think this is a more sustainable program. Every time you someone buys a guitar, or a snare drum, or a set of strings, one goes to someone in need. I appreciate your vote!

by GearPipe

about 1 year ago | Reply

Even if you don't win the grant (which I hope you do), I think it's an amiable endeavor to contribute to your local school districts music department.

by john.s.mcmillan

about 1 year ago | Reply