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New video! A new documentary titled Rock Steady, telling the tales of two AMP youths is available to view/download on the media page.
The film is produced by Coby Zeifman and Kristina Balogh.
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Since early 2000, volunteer musicians have provided free guitar, bass and piano lessons to in-risk youth age 11-17 at Looking Glass Station 7 Runaway Youth Shelter. When a youth completes 10 lessons, they are given an instrument. To date, over 600 lessons have been provided, and 18 youths have earned an instrument.

About ACCHORD

ACCHORD is a non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID: 93-1819144) committed to encouraging musicians to use music in therapeutic ways with the purpose of enhancing peoples lives.

ACCHORD has two programs, which are the ACCHORD Music Mentorship Program (AMP) and the Music for Healing Program.

Music for Healing - Certified Music and Harp Practitioners play music on a one-to-one basis for patients/residents and their families at hospitals and resident facilities. The practitioners have completed extensive training, learning how to adjust the mode and tempo of the music to fit the immediate needs of the patient. Often, the music evokes memories or emotions of joy and comfort which soothe and delight the listener. Along with the practitioners, many other ACCHORD musicians volunteer their talents by playing music in a variety of hospital and residential facility environments.

ACCHORD Music Mentorship Program - AMP offers music lessons to in-risk youth in Lane County, Oregon. Music teachers give instruction in guitar, bass, keyboard etc. Participants are offered a free instrument following a significant amount of lessons, with the hope that they will develop a long term appreciation for music and will find a constructive outlet for creativity and self-expression.

Success Stories
Success Stories
Stories about the youth served by the program highlight the successes of AMP. A video documentary is also available that tells the stories of two participants.
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Links related to our program, including partners and links for youth are available.
Start Your Own Program
For a modest cost, you can have a consultant come on site and help you establish a program like this in your community. Please email or call us for details.
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Photos of the program in action, and artwork by youth are featured in the gallery.
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