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With your help, we have delivered 551 instruments across 63 countries.

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

Thanks to the IOJ Crew for funding this guitar! Al

Thanks to the IOJ Crew for funding this guitar! Alexa is in third grade and is the oldest of four. She loves pizza rolls and wants to be an artist when she grows up. She’s enjoying guitar class and can’t wait to share her newfound talent with her family. #givejoy #giveinstruments

This electric guitar was sent to Belize in 2019 an

This electric guitar was sent to Belize in 2019 and has been a blessing to several musicians #givejoy #giveinstruments

Felicia is in the third grade and from a single pa

Felicia is in the third grade and from a single parent home. She has always wanted to learn how to play guitar. She’s really enjoying the class! “I like guitar because it’s one of the instruments I wanted to learn. It’s fun, but it’s also hard work. Sometimes my fingers hurt from pressing down on the strings so hard.”#givejoy #giveinstruments

Meet 9 year old Hayden! She is flying through the

Meet 9 year old Hayden! She is flying through the first level of lessons on guitar and loving every minute of her one-on-one time with an instructor. The parts of her guitar and three cords are just some of the musical knowledge that she has gained. She is also learning what it takes to be a person of perseverance and commitment. When shown the guitar she would be using Hayden said "This is new?! And I'm the only one that gets to use it!?" She is so grateful to those who made this opportunity available to her, something she would otherwise never have. Thank you IOJ Crew! #givejoy #giveinstruments

Micah 6:8 #givejoy #giveinstruments

Micah 6:8 #givejoy #giveinstruments

Thank you to the IOJ Crew for helping to fund this

Thank you to the IOJ Crew for helping to fund this guitar! Seven-year-old Patience is the youngest of six. She has one sibling with special needs. Patience said “I love guitar because I want to be just like my big sister Maya. She used to play guitar and piano while I sang songs. I’m having fun in guitar class. I’m learning how to play different notes and chords.” She looks forward to guitar class each week. When she grows up she wants to be a music or dance teacher. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Flashback Friday to this 2018 delivery to Jerry in

Flashback Friday to this 2018 delivery to Jerry in Haiti. He has big dreams of playing not only in his community, but around the world. These instruments truly give joy to many people! #givejoy #giveinstruments

Music provides opportunities for a better life, ca

Music provides opportunities for a better life, can bring great joy in the midst of difficult circumstances, and preserve culture. The African Children's Choir is a beautiful example of this. #givejoy #giveinstruments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Lm567AWqE

Did you know that music positively impacts a child

Did you know that music positively impacts a child's development? It can improve grades and test scores. It has also been linked to improved social skills, better regulation of emotions, creativity, and other important life skills. We love being able to be a part of that by giving instruments to kids that are aspiring musicians in need. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Flashback Friday to a delivery a couple years ago

Flashback Friday to a delivery a couple years ago in Honduras to Saylin. #givejoy #giveinstruments

Be careful with you words. They can only be forgiv

Be careful with you words. They can only be forgiven. Not forgotten. #givejoy #giveinstruments

A special thank you to Craig Standridge and to the

A special thank you to Craig Standridge and to the team at Bandwagon Music for all the repair work they do to make sure our instruments are in quality condition to be sent out! THANK YOU! #givejoy #giveinstruments

Cleaning during quarantine? Please consider donati

Cleaning during quarantine? Please consider donating any gently used instruments. We will get that instrument into the hands of an aspiring musician in need and you will get back a photo and story from that delivery! #givejoy #giveinstruments

Local artists- do you have a heart to serve? We ar

Local artists- do you have a heart to serve? We are seeking artisans that would volunteer their time to turn instruments into art pieces. These pieces will be sold to fund the purchase of another instrument that can be delivered to a musician in need. Contact andria@instrumentsofjoy.org if interested. #givejoy #giveinstruments

When you donate an instrument it is a ripple effec

When you donate an instrument it is a ripple effect that typically impacts more than just the musician receiving it. It can bring hope to communities and families. #givejoy #giveinstruments

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