Guitars for Vets: Bringing Community, Healing, and Music to Veterans

Earlier this month, the Guitars for Vets program celebrated its impact on the local community, offering more than just music lessons to veterans—it’s restoring passion, purpose, and community. Since its inception, this program has helped 146 veterans complete their journey through music therapy, with each receiving ten individual guitar lessons, a graduation ceremony, and a free guitar.

More Than Music: Building Bonds and Breaking Isolation

Guitars for Vets offers weekly and monthly jam sessions, where graduates reconnect and new participants find solace in shared experiences. The program provides an essential escape and therapeutic outlet, helping veterans combat isolation, PTSD, anxiety, and other challenges. As one graduate put it, “It’s not just music; it’s an escape and therapy.”

A Community of Support and Healing

With the support of passionate instructors and a committed local chapter leader, the Guitars for Vets program has become a pillar of support for veterans. “I almost didn’t start the chapter because I didn’t think I’d be good enough,” the chapter leader shared. Yet every graduation serves as a powerful reminder of the lives transformed through the program.

Join the Celebration

This Friday, Guitars for Vets will celebrate eight years in the community with a special Country Music Night at the Nebraska Brewing Company, a veteran-owned business. The event is free, family-friendly, and will feature live music, a silent auction, and the graduation ceremony for the newest participants. Come support this incredible program and enjoy a night of music, community, and celebration.

For more information about Guitars For Vets and to learn how you can support their mission, click here.

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