“C-2,3,4. Just let it ring out, G-2,3,4. G-2,3... Let's get ready for D-2,3,4. C-2,3,4…”
That is David Meletiche. He teaches an after-school guitar class in a high-crime neighborhood. Mr. Meletiche holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He was excited when MusicianCorps sought his skills. The group not only gave him a job in a difficult economy. It gave him the chance to use the team-building skills he gained in college that go beyond his musical training.
“I’ve been working in the not-for-profit youth development field for a few years, and I’ve found that this is one of the ones that’s most practical. That is to say that we have stated goals and we achieve them.”
There are 12 high school students in his class. Each one of them is learning to play on a donated guitar. Rajahn Blevins praises his teacher.
“It’s fun because he really teaches you, and if you really love to learn, you’ll be really engaged in the guitar class.”
Selena Makwan says the program keeps her occupied.
"It definitely keeps me off the streets, because without this program I probably would be wandering around right now and I would not know what to do. And it also gives me an opportunity and chance to learn something I’ve never done before or, actually, attempted to do.”
Even with 200 MusicianCorps artists in the program, Kiff Gallagher is still looking for more.
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