Join Our Mentorship
Through Music Movement

From curtain call to final bow, our partners make an impact every step of the way. As an official Guitars Over Guns Partner, you’re a VIP in every audience we entertain. From our student showcases to our Choose Your Sound Gala – and all things in between – you’ll groove to the music, watch our kids shine on stage, and know that you are making a difference. 

Partner Exclusives
Miami

Benefits Include:

  • Marketing exposure for your company logo/family name
  • Backstage passes and exclusive invitations to programs & events 
  • A VIP Table at our 2024 Choose Your Sound Gala

For more information or to secure your partnership, please contact Brax Tinkler, Director of Advancement, at brax@guitarsoverguns.org

Partner Exclusives
Chicago

Benefits Include:

  • Marketing exposure for your company logo/family name
  • Backstage passes and exclusive invitations to programs & events 
  • Receive the VIP treatment at major annual events

For more information or to secure your partnership, please contact Ayrika Craig, Director of Development, at ayrika@guitarsoverguns.org

Gratitude Day At Brooklyn Boulders
October 2021
Live At Guild Row
September 2021
Mentor Institute
August 2021

Thank You To Our Partners

Title Partner ($100,000)

ROCk STAR ($75,000 - $99,999)

MJ & Fred Wright

Record Exec ($50,000 - $74,999)

Producer ($25,000 - $49,999)

Composer ($10,000 - $24,999)

Wynn & Jeff Adam

Cindy Wallace & Allen Moseley

The Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation

Bob & Kathy Bernstein

Scott & Becki Etzler Foundation

Musician ($5,000 - $9,999)

Ambal, Inc.

James ansin

Tanner Lee

Hear Us Roar

Heide Buckman

Mark Osmond

Ensemble ($1,000 - $2,499, Chicago)

NIKI DREVER

RYAN KNOWELLS

Band Manager ($2,500 - $4,999)

The Chicago Community trust

Stage Crew ($500 - $999, Chicago)

In memory of Michael Lafferty

If you can’t wait for Guitars Over Guns’ next event…

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D. Shim

Music Production & Engineering 

D. Shim is a Miami-based music producer, engineer, and founder of Vibe Out Studios. A graduate of Full Sail University’s Recording Arts program, he has worked with artists like Kelly Rowland, Ball Greezy, Trick Daddy, Mike Smiff, and Fredo Bang. His music has also been featured in films such as Cuzo The Movie and The Wrong Kind of Love, as well as on major radio stations including 103.5 The Beat, 99 Jamz, Power 96, and OVO Radio.

Beyond the studio, D. Shim is passionate about giving back. He has led workshops, music production camps, networking events, showcases, and mentorship programs. He strives to empower young creatives to explore their talents and see music as both a form of expression and a possible career.