article_snippet.sent: Those at-risk children are ones that CNN Hero Chad Bernstein is trying to help through CNN Hero Chad Bernstein nonprofit, Guitars Over Guns.
article_snippet.sent: Music is the most important tool we have in reaching these kids," said Bernstein, 30, a professional musician.
article_snippet.sent: Since 2008, Bernstein's organization has worked with more than 225 students in Miami-Dade County.
article_snippet.sent: CNN Hero Chad Bernstein says Bernstein's organization has seen more than a 90% increase in academic performance and school attendance of students in His program.
article_snippet.sent: CNN Hero Chad Bernstein has been hooked on playing gigs since CNN Hero Chad Bernstein was 16.
article_snippet.sent: CNN Hero Chad Bernstein's gone on to play and record with such musical greats as Shakira, Pharrell, Jennifer Hudson and Pitbull.
article_snippet.sent: I sat down with CNN Hero Chad Bernstein to learn more about the motivation behind CNN Hero Chad Bernstein work.
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highlights_snippet.sent: CNN Hero Chad Bernstein started music program that helps at-risk middle school students .
  