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Lenore from Keeping Up With Cool! met up with NFL Super Bowl Champion David Tyree of the New York Giants at the Grand Opening of Master Park Black Belt America's in Marlboro NJ. Damon Marks of the Traveling Guitar Foundation, David Tyree and Scott from Master Park Black Belt America talk music.
Thank you News 12 New Jersey for supporting such a great cause. The Traveling Guitar Foundation with founder Damon Marks and NY Giants Superbowl Champ David Tyree join up with Master Park's Black Belt America for a day of giving back to the kids. Blackstar Amplification Schecter Guitars Mérida Guitars#music #guitar #nygiants #davidtyree #kids #musiceducation #martialart
Thank you News 12 New Jersey for supporting such a great cause. The Traveling Guitar Foundation with founder Damon Marks and NY Giants Superbowl Champ David Tyree join up with Master Park's Black Belt America for a day of giving back to the kids.
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David Tyree helps support music education
BY Ralph Vacchiano| NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Friday, April 24, 2015, 4:33 PM
Traveling Guitar Foundation sets groundwork for success
Guitarist Damon Marks credits his music education in school with paving his own road to success. With his Traveling Guitar Foundation, Marks makes sure other children get similar opportunities.
My Central New Jersey| Staff Writer Cheryl Makin
12:42 p.m. EDT April 18, 2015
MERIDA GUITARS HEARLDS THE TRAVELING GUITAR FOUNDATION FOUNDER, DAMON MARKS AND NAMES HIM THE NEWLY SELECTED SPOKESPERSON - click here
Interview With Rachel Lorin and Damon Marks
Celebrity Haute Spot ~ March 19, 2015
March 13th - Our First School Donation of 2015 was a success! Damon Marks founder of TGF was joined by Rachel Lorin. Rachel is a singer, songwriter, dancer, model and actress. She began her career at age 12 when she was selected from thousands to sing the National Anthem at the US Open. From there she went on to be the youngest cast member in Disney's highly acclaimed movie/musical High School Musical 1 and 2. She was also featured on The Next Best Thing NY, a reality show based on the careers of young singers. Rachel performs at various venues in NYC and on the east coast with her pop/rock multi-octave voice. She is excited to spend the day with Marks and the TGF sharing her talents and musical expertise with the students at New Heights Academy Charter School. read more here.
Damon had a great interview on Clear Channel radio 103.5 KTU in NYC. Spoke about the Traveling Guitar Foundation and our mission. Damon also performed a quick track using his new Merida acoustic guitar.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE TRAVELING GUITAR FOUNDATION WITH SUPPORT FROM SCHECTER GUITARS ANNOUNCES DATES TO PRESENT IN NORTHEAST SCHOOLS
KEEPING MUSIC EDUCATION ALIVE ONE STUDENT AT A TIME
New York, NY – (February xx, 2015) – After years of success bringing music education into schools, The Traveling Guitar Foundation with support from Schecter Guitars is announcing the upcoming dates of additional visits in the Northeast. A School without Music? It’s hard to imagine a childhood without music. Imagine young schoolchildren singing and dancing in a circle, giggling and exuding sheer joy. Music helps children develop coordination, goal-setting and concentration. Plus, there is a full body of research showing that kids who are actively involved in music are better at reading, math and science. Read Full Press Release, click here.
Interview: Damon Marks Founder of "The Traveling Guitar Foundation" by Artist direct
TGF was chosen to be the subject for Seton Hall University's (South Orange, NJ) Public Relations Course. Each student was asked complete the course with their version of a PR Campaign designed specifically for the Traveling Guitar Foundation. Some of the reports and concepts were quite amazing, but we had to choose one that truly stood out among the rest - we chose Amanda Boyer's idea as the winner.
During the ROPE/Alumni Event held on April 10th, our founder .--Damon Marks (Damon Marks Official) presented Amanda with her very own ESP Guitar! Amanda has a bright future ahead - and maybe one day she will be our very own PRM! Check out the photos to the right.
5/24/2013 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - Read full Press Release
TRAVELING GUITAR FOUNDATION EARNS TOP RATED NON PROFIT 2012 AWARD
Check out our great stories: http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/profile2/traveling-guitar-foundation
TRAVELING GUITAR FOUNDATION RECEIVES COMMUNITY AWARD FROM WELLS FARGO BANK
October 5, 2012
TGF is pleased to announce that the non profit organization has received a $1000.00 grant from Wells Fargo Banks Community Partner Program. Pictures of TGF founder Damon Marks accepting the grant at the awards breakfast is shown below! Click on a photos for a larger view.
