The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People – G4V PTSD Awareness Month

In this special PTSD Awareness Month episode, we’re joined by Nigel Fischer of Guitars for Vets—a program that provides guitars and lessons to U.S. military veterans working through PTSD and other challenges.Nigel shares his personal story as both a graduate and now a team member of the program, explaining how music helped him through his own healing journey. We also talk about how Guitars for Vets works, the power of community, and how a simple guitar can change a life.🎗️ This month, we’re also raising funds to help purchase new guitars for veterans in the program. Learn how you can get involved, donate, and make a real impact.🔗Donate to Guitars For Vets Today! – https://theacousticshoppe.com/products/guitars-for-vets 🔗Breedlove Bid – https://givebutter.com/c/sxQjjG/auction/items/1043236 🔗Learn More About Guitars For Vets – https://guitars4vets.org/ #GuitarsForVets #Veterans #AcousticShoppePodcast #BluegrassMusic #AcousticGuitar #GuitarInstrumental #MusicLovers #TheAcousticShoppeReviews
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