GUITARS FOR VETS

G4V pursues its mission to share the healing power of music by providing free guitar instruction, a new acoustic guitar and a guitar accessory kit in a structured program run by volunteers, primarily through Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, community-based medical centers, Vet Centers, and Veterans service organizations. Our weekly private guitar lessons provided by volunteers are individualized and designed to help students learn at their own pace while accommodating any physical and/or emotional challenges. After completing 10 lessons, each Veteran is presented with a brand new acoustic guitar, gig bag, strap, tuner, strings, picks, method book and a certificate of completion. Monthly group sessions are organized at each chapter on an ongoing basis to provide Veterans a communal atmosphere to talk and continue to play music with peers who have shared similar experiences, emotions and traumas. Participating in monthly group sessions is highly encouraged. In G4V group sessions, the connection created between individuals who are both warriors AND guitar players serves as a catalyst for positive human interaction. Veterans who regularly attend group sessions build confidence to further pursue creative self-expression and engagement within their communities.