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Mr. Weissman from New York, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine-Tuned Success: Essential Pedals for Guitar Club

Help me give my students a tuner and EQ pedal to bring their guitar playing to the next level.

  • $488 goal

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Mr. Weissman has another project! Donate to Rock On: Empower Our Students With a New Guitar! to help his classroom.

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My Project

My students are passionate, creative, and dedicated musicians who are eager to improve their skills and explore new sounds. In our after-school Guitar Club, they come together to practice, collaborate, and build confidence through music. Many of them are picking up an instrument for the first time, while others are refining their technique and developing their unique musical voices. Regardless of their skill level, they all share a love for learning and self-expression.

To help them sound their best, we need two essential pieces of equipment: A tuner pedal and an EQ pedal.

A tuner pedal ensures that students are always in tune, building their ear training and making their playing more enjoyable. The EQ pedal allows them to shape their tone, understand how frequencies work, and fine-tune their sound for different styles of music. These tools will not only enhance their technical skills but also deepen their appreciation for the craft of music-making.

Our goal is to provide students with professional-quality tools that will help them develop both their skills and confidence. With these pedals, our musicians will have the resources they need to fine-tune their sound, collaborate more effectively, and take their playing to the next level. Thank you for supporting our young musicians!

Mr. Weissman Repertory High School for Theatre Arts Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

250 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOSS EQ-200 Equalization Effects Pedal • Music & Arts $229.99 1 $229.99
Peterson StroboStomp HD Tuner Pedal • Music & Arts $149.00 1 $149.00

Materials cost

$378.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.18

Total project goal

$487.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $487.85

1 Donor

-$487.85

Donations toward project cost

-$414.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.18

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 $0.00

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