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Our Work

With your help, we have delivered 564 instruments across 63 countries.

Thank you Tom Sund for giving joy through donating

Thank you Tom Sund for giving joy through donating an Art and Lutherie Acoustic Guitar! It was delivered to Mrs. Tatoute in Haiti. She is so excited to use it to teach others music and praises!

“Music — what a powerful instrument, what a mi

“Music — what a powerful instrument, what a mighty weapon!"
-Maria Augusta von Trapp

Thank you J.D Swilley for giving joy through the d

Thank you J.D Swilley for giving joy through the donation of a Washburn Electric Guitar and Craig Standridge for helping it become delivery ready! It is now being used by students in Ukraine for church leadership training!

This June Instruments of Joy is doing an online in

This June Instruments of Joy is doing an online instrument drive! If you have an underused instrument or want to empower a musician in need through funding one, please donate and change lives through the power of music! Below is a list of instruments that our partners have requested, but any donation received will be used to equip aspiring musicians all over the world!
-Bass Guitars
-Acoustic Guitars
-Keyboards
-Drums
-Mandolins
-Ukuleles
-Recorders
-Color coded handbells
-Saxophones
-Shakers
-Sound Equipment

Comment below or email andria@instrumentsofjoy.org to get in touch!

#givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you Witt Allen for giving joy through donati

Thank you Witt Allen for giving joy through donating a bass guitar and amp! They were delivered to the Amazima School in Uganda and are being used for worship and teaching music!

Thank you Ronnie Meek for giving joy through donat

Thank you Ronnie Meek for giving joy through donating an Ovation 1861 Acoustic Electric Guitar! It was delivered to a Theological Seminary in Kyiv, Ukraine where it will be used to train young church leaders in musical worship!

"Music can change the world." -Beethoven

"Music can change the world."
-Beethoven

Thank you IOJ crew for giving joy through funding

Thank you IOJ crew for giving joy through funding an instrument! It was delivered to outreach program Castillo del Rey to bring joy and hope to children in Santa Ana, El Salvador! #giveinstruments #givejoy

Thank you Ray Lesher for giving joy through donati

Thank you Ray Lesher for giving joy through donating a recorder! It was sent to Amazima, a school in Uganda, and became the first instrument in their new music program!

Thank you Dave White for giving joy! Kenzie is so

Thank you Dave White for giving joy! Kenzie is so excited to start playing her new guitar!

Thank you Michael Aurand for giving joy through do

Thank you Michael Aurand for giving joy through donating a guitar! Osmarvin is now using music to serve children in El Salvador! #giveinstruments #givejoy

Thank you IOJ crew for giving joy to Ariana!

Thank you IOJ crew for giving joy to Ariana!

Thank you Chris Coldren for giving joy through don

Thank you Chris Coldren for giving joy through donating a drum set and John Bosworth for delivering it! Gustavo was born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and adopted into a family from the U.S. Through this donation partnering with Love Learning Music, his dream of playing the drums has come true! #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you Norman McGill for giving joy through don

Thank you Norman McGill for giving joy through donating an electric guitar! Because of this donation, we were able to equip Brian with an instrument of his own!

Thank you Tracy Rhew giving joy through your donat

Thank you Tracy Rhew giving joy through your donation of a keyboard! Because of your generosity, we were able to equip Crisbel with her very own instrument! #giveinstruments #givejoy

Thank you J.D Swilley for giving joy! Through your

Thank you J.D Swilley for giving joy! Through your donation of an electric guitar, we were able to send a quality musical instrument to a community in the Dominican Republic where it will be used for church worship and teaching a youth music class. #giveinstruments #givejoy

Thank you Michael Taylor for giving joy through do

Thank you Michael Taylor for giving joy through donating a mandolin and acoustic guitar! These instruments were given to a music program in El Salvador. We want to share a special thank you from two of the students. "Hello, we are Kenia and Gaby and we live in El Salvador. Thank you so much for these instruments. We both love to sing and participate in worship and these instruments will help us do that in a new way. We are very thankful for these gifts and we will take care to continue learning and playing together." #givejoy #giveinstruments

This spring we've been partnering with local artis

This spring we've been partnering with local artisans to transform worn out instruments into beautiful peices of art. Today we are excited to announce that our Etsy shop is up and open for business. Check us out at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/instrumentsofjoy

(Artist Larry Belknap)

Watch for an exciting announcment later this week!

Watch for an exciting announcment later this week!

Thank you Jonathan Schaefer for donating a Yamaha

Thank you Jonathan Schaefer for donating a Yamaha keyboard and giving joy! Because of this donation, we were able to bring music to an entire school in El Monzon, El Salvador. Now 30 students will have access to the life changing impact of musical education. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you James Jones for giving joy! Rodrigo is 1

Thank you James Jones for giving joy! Rodrigo is 12 years old and lives in one of the most dangerous cities in Guatemala. He has a difficult home life. When he entered the orchestral project he had behavioral issues and was not doing well in school. When Rodrigo put the trumpet to his lips- his life changed. His grades rose in school and he is one of the best trumpeters in the section. He's excited to expand his skills to the Flugelhorn. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you Matt Vergne for giving joy! In 2017, La

Thank you Matt Vergne for giving joy! In 2017, La Plaine Baptist Church in Dominica, suffered extensive damage due to hurricane Irma including the loss of their instruments. Music has always played an important role in their culture and despite their beginner skills as musicians they are learning and making a "joyful noise". A keyboard has always been an instrument the church has missed in its worship team and it's such a blessing to the church. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you Bob & Ethel for helping to give joy! Mee

Thank you Bob & Ethel for helping to give joy! Meet 22 year old Ndaruhute Zabuloni. He was born in the Congo and moved to the United States in 2016. When he received the guitar he said "This guitar is way better than the one I have been using which has been hurting my fingers for awhile. I tend to treat guitar not only as a crafted instrument but a vessel of the soul. I am excited to be able to play it for my church." He is thankful! #givejoy #giveinstruments

What an exciting month we are having as travel is

What an exciting month we are having as travel is starting to resume and programs are able to open back up! If you would like to support Instruments of Joy you can:
1. Donate an instrument
2. Deliver an instrument
3. Join our monthly Crew of regular supporters
Reach out to andria@instrumentsofjoy.org to get involved. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thanks to Bill and Nancy Reece for giving joy! Isa

Thanks to Bill and Nancy Reece for giving joy! Isaías is 11 years old and lives in a difficult area in Guatemala. He has been characterized as one of the best students of his instrument. His parents have noticed a positive change in his behavior since he started in the music program. "Playing in the Lord's orchestra has changed my life, I have felt things that I cannot say with words." #givejoy #giveinstruments

#givejoy #giveinstruments

#givejoy #giveinstruments

Flashback Friday to the 200th instrument that was

Flashback Friday to the 200th instrument that was sent out which was back in 2017 to Kevin in Costa Rica. Thank you for being a part of helping aspiring musicians around the world. #givejoy #giveinstruments

We have two of our art guitars on display at The G

We have two of our art guitars on display at The Good Cup in Franklin! If you are in the area go check them out and enjoy some delicious coffee. The purchase of either of these guitars will help us to buy another quality instrument to give to a musician in need. Bonus- they have an interior light! If you are interested in either you can reach out at andria@instrumentsofjoy.org #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you to our supporters that helped fund this

Thank you to our supporters that helped fund this instrument. Keizlei is 9 years old and is enjoying learning guitar basics. She is not only gaining musical knowledge, but the confidence she needs to succeed in life. She truly is excited to play music! She would not have this opportunity to purse her love of music without your donation. She's thankful for this chance. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Do you know of anyone heading out for trips this S

Do you know of anyone heading out for trips this Spring or Summer that could be open to delivering instruments? Please connect them to us at andria@instrumentsofjoy.org #givejoy #giveinstruments

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