Music Has the Power
to Bring Us Together.
Original guitar music, learning, friendship and community outreach — inspired by founder Aaron Thompson. GuitarsGivingBack is a welcoming social club in central Ohio for everyone who loves the guitar.
Listen to 'Among Friends'All skill levels, acoustic & electric
Columbus, OH jam circles & meetups
Aspirations for community outreach
A Place Where Music Meets Purpose
No auditions, no pretension — just the joy of six strings and genuine friends.
Aaron Thompson
Columbus, Ohio
Inspired by Founder Aaron Thompson
Aaron's lifelong love of the guitar shapes everything we do at GuitarsGivingBack — from original performances and patient, encouraging lessons to the friendships that grow around every song circle.
Listen
Original guitar music and heartfelt performances from our Columbus community.
Listen to "Among Friends"Give Back
Shared aspirations for sharing musical joy throughout central Ohio communities.
Community outreachLearn From Encouraging Instructors
Two instructors, one welcoming community. Book a live session with Aaron, or watch for future openings with Mike X.
Aaron Thompson
Founder & Guitar Instructor
Patient, encouraging lessons for beginners and returning players alike. Aaron teaches acoustic fingerpicking, strumming, chords, and original songwriting across central Ohio.
Book a Session with AaronMike X
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Mike X is a planned additional instructor for GuitarsGivingBack. Booking is not yet available — please check back for future openings.
Listen & Watch
Enjoy performances, original songs, and workshop demonstrations from our club.
Among Friends
Founder Aaron Thompson's original acoustic collaboration — the heartfelt piece that helped inspire GuitarsGivingBack.
An Angel's Embrace
An original acoustic performance by Aaron Thompson, offered to the GuitarsGivingBack community.
Ava's Dawn
An original fingerstyle piece by Aaron Thompson — a quiet welcome to a new day in central Ohio.
Looking for a Jam Circle in Columbus?
Whether you want to learn rhythm strumming, practice fingerstyle picking, share an original tune, or just sit back with a cup of coffee and enjoy fellow players, GuitarsGivingBack welcomes you.
- Supportive, non-judgmental environment for all skill levels
- Acoustic guitars, folk, blues, rock, and fingerpicking traditions
- No auditions required — passion for music is the only qualification
Silver Bay Insurance
Trusted Insurance Solutions for Ohio Individuals & Families. We are grateful for their encouragement of music enrichment across the Columbus region.
www.silverbayins.com