Strings Attached

Strings Attached

"Listen to the sound of music. Everybody is happy. Nobody is sad. I mean look at that. They love their music. It's what they do," said Justin Goolsby.

25-year-old Justin Goolsby is new to guitar, but is already writing his own songs. "I love to write music. And every song that I write, it's a part of me. There's a story to it."

But Goolsby did not realize his potential until taking guitar lessons in North County. "Oh my God, it's like a talent that's been trapped inside of me and he finally just pulled it out."

As of late, St. Stephens Church is Ferguson is making a lot of noise. "St. Stephens the Church is like a lot of these churches that are having a hard time growing," said Steve Lawler. Inspiration for Episcopal priest Steve Lawler to start a new page. "We realized the traditional arts communtiy and cultural community in St. Louis doesn't always serve North County."

And realizing the power of music, Lawler started a guitar program open to children and young adults. "This is really our attempt to put the guitar and music lesson and all of that in the hands of kids who might not be able to have this opportunity."

Because, in this program, the strings come attached. "We provide the guitars. So part of the fundraising we've done and continue to do is to help buy the guitars."

And for parents, the cost of lessons is like music to their... you know. "The lessons, believe it or not, are $5."

And yes. There is a catch to all of this.

"What we say to the kids involved is use this to give back to others, to bring joy to others," said Lawler.

Afterall, the program's name is "Strings Attached."

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