Art Gomez began his career when his classmates were still going to high school dances. At the ripe old age of 17, the guitar enthusiast began teaching the instrument to Las Vegans. And now, 35 years later, he is helping some people learn to play who never thought they could.

Gomez, 52, has spent about four years donating his time to the Blind Center of Nevada. Once a week, the music teacher, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, holds a class at the facility at 1001 N. Bruce St. to give those visually impaired students a chance to learn something even many sighted individuals find challenging.