Bringing the joy of music to the Children's Group Home in Guatemala.

​THANK YOU for your support of this important mission!

​Bucktown Music co-founder Luis Solares was born and raised in Guatemala. The Solares family has stayed connected with Guatemala and visit frequently, along with their daughter. 

In February 2022, they toured the Amor de Patricia Children’s Home and immediately knew that they wanted to bring the joy of music to these wonderful kids. 

Music is not only a universal language; it also heals trauma, gives a creative outlet to express oneself, and most importantly, creates connection.
 Bucktown Music is thrilled to partner with El Amor de Patricia to provide high quality music education to the children and caregivers in the Children’s Home, located just outside Guatemala City.  El Amor de Patricia is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Guatemalan children, families and communities to reach their full potential.  Jessica will be teaching the nannies and caregivers in the group home early childhood music activities that they can use with the babies and toddlers to boost brain development and early learning.  

A hand-washing song to makes daily activities more fun!

First in-person ukulele lessons, learning how to play together and in rhythm #teamwork

We will be teaching virtually while in Chicago,
​and in-person when we are in Guatemala.

Luis will be working with the older children in the home, giving them ukulele lessons.  The home had some ukuleles on-site, and we stopped by the local music store (in Guatemala) to pick up some new strings and do minor repairs so they will be in good condition for lessons.  

Take a tour of the Children's Home with us!