Matthew Jones, a US Army Veteran of nearly 13 years which included two deployments to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, 2007-08 and again from 2009-10. G4V volunteer and SST:AVV host, Tom Lamog discusses with Jones about his journey with music, guitar and songwriting, while G4V’s Paul Lilley and Karen Dunn join the conversation and talk about Matthew’s healing from injuries sustained during his service, most notably, TBI, and some of the available music therapy programs that are available. Live acoustic performances along with Matthew’s personal tips for songwriters and guitar learners.
Since 2007, our organization has refined a guitar instruction program aimed at providing Veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress a unique therapeutic alternative. 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and community-based medical centers.
Guitars For Vets Processing Center
13400 Bishops Ln Suite 120,
Brookfield, WI 53005
