For some, just holding the guitar or ukulele and learning to strum one chord is enough to bring a smile and a good feeling to a kid who has previously been quiet and closed off. There is no rigid structure to the program as most of these kids have been on the streets with no structure at all.
Teaching guitar and ukulele to the residents of the shelter, encouraging them to express their feelings through songs they will write using their new skills, helps to bring confidence and improved self-esteem.
If you keep a program too rigid and set, they get restless. What makes us unique is the ability to pick up on the mood of each group and guide it in appropriate directions. Each group is different. Some want to just hold the guitar or ukulele. Some start strumming right away and a few just want to watch and listen.