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SUMMARY:Guitars4Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join G4V and Cavarts as we take 90 minutes to explore the healing power of music with our friend Ben Mauro and an All Star panel. Ben\, a professional musician touring most recently with Don Felder and Lionel Ritchie\, will talk about his love for the guitar and how this simple instrument changed his life. Marilyn Strada\, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist will explore how music affects our well-being and Tatiana Penagos\, a music therapist with Challenge America\, will provide ideas on how we can use the guitar as a self-help tool. There will also be some live music provided by Ben. This event will be recorded but we hope you can join us LIVE! \n \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84336802732?pwd=7OHBqldn18xhxFOnLiFKutKHSDqDPN.1 \n \nOct. 28th 1:00 CST
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/5141/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Songwriting with Rachel Harvey Hill (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:G4v is so excited to be back with Rachel Harvey Hill to teach us about songwriting! \nRachel was a recent guest on the G4v/CAVARTS  Song Sung True series where we learned that she has written over 700 songs! \nShe has offered to share an hour with us delving into why she loves song writing and how she approaches the craft of creating original music on the guitar; including the four tactics she uses to start the creative process.  \nRachel is a Nashville based songwriter whose writing style has been described as “heart-warming” and “imaginative”. Her multi-genre song catalog is influenced by her strong faith\, her life as a military spouse\, and her journey of motherhood.  Rachel is a Bluebird Cafe “Golden Pick” winner and  has been recognized as a “Ones to Watch” by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Additionally\, she was the 2019 winner of the pop/rock category in the New England Songwriters Competition for her song “Like Lightning.”  \nCheck out Rachel’s newest release\, the haunting Barkley Lake. Talk about telling a good story! \n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-czWSiEmVk \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelharveyhill/?igsh=MWNhM2lhM2JrOWZjMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelHarveyHill?mibextid=LQQJ4d&rdid=RourZXli1JJG3ADO&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F18R1FpxQRY%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d#
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/introduction-to-songwriting-with-rachel-harvey-hill-virtual-event/
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SUMMARY:EP. 15 G4V Guitar Shop: Audio Interface and More/Build Your Bedroom Practice Studio
DESCRIPTION:So you want the best of all worlds; a Marshall stack\, a few Fender amps\, a bunch of effects pedals but don’t want to remortgage your house?  How about we throw in a nice chorus and reverb for your acoustic guitar and voice? Let’s go all the way and add the ability to record your guitar and voice. Then you can play it back to work on your skills\, or create the next big hit! \n Welcome to the next GuitarShop\, where Daniel B\, John DeMarco and Michael O’Connell will provide you an understanding on the setup and workflow of making your computer or laptop\, tablet or phone into your own personal studio complete with amps\, effect pedals and recording capabilities.\nWe will show you how you connect your guitar\, microphone\, and PA or amplifier to your computer using an audio interface. We’ll review some of the more affordable audio interfaces\, and explain what to look for depending upon how you might use them.\nWe’ll reference the software bundled with some of the audio interfaces so that you can start jamming on a budget!  We’ll touch on microphones to get you started. Soon the sounds\, textures and guitar rigs of your dreams will be available to you for hours of learning\, enjoyment and creative endeavors. \nMark your calendars for the next Guitar Shop for what will be an informative and entertaining hour. Students\, instructors\, and members all are welcome. \n  \nJOIN HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83527613519?pwd=STxM2x5xvaUaVIxEgnARAXSOAR9q2n.1
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/ep-15-g4v-guitar-shop-audio-interface-and-more-build-your-bedroom-practice-studio/
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SUMMARY:IJAM PLAY ALONG - THURSDAY\, JULY 10 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join G4V Instructor\, Tom Lamog for an hour of playing easy popular songs with other G4V students and graduates.  Open to all skill level of guitar and bass players.  We’ll supply the song charts and vocals\, while you follow along with Tom and your fellow jammers.  A copy of the songbook we’ll be using is included below.  See you at the iJAM on Thurs July 10! \n  \nSign Up For The Event Here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/ijam-play-along-thursday-july-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:EP. 16 G4V GUITAR SHOP: Part ll- Audio Interface and DAW
DESCRIPTION:Don’t fear the DAW.  On this episode of the G4V Guitar Shop\, Daniel B. and the G4V Guitar Shop’s Guitar Gurus; Michael O’ Connell and John DeMarco\, will discuss and demonstrate a beginners guide to DAW. DAW is useful to record your practice time\, record yourself while playing to a backing track or record a song you’ve written.\nMark your calendars for this event on Saturday– July 12th at 2:00pm EDT!\n\n\nWatch the promo: https://youtu.be/-5pNnApbwLM\n\nJOIN HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81981523528?pwd=OZlanD4Wi6zrHO5l72g6u9OsEuE2aT.1
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/ep-16-g4v-guitar-shop-part-ll-audio-interface-and-daw/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Derek Stoner
DESCRIPTION:Our thanks to US Army Green Beret Veteran and Nashville singer/songwriter Derek Stoner of Derek Stoner Music for sitting down to have a casual conversation with G4V Instructor Tom Lamog about music\, songwriting\, family\, becoming a Green Beret\, his June 2024 appearance at Herostock and much more. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-derek-stoner/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Scotty Hasting
DESCRIPTION:Combat Veteran\, Singer/Songwriter\, and G4V Ambassador Scotty Hasting returns for a 2nd visit to Song Sung True: A Veteran’s View with G4V Instructor\, Tom Lamog and G4V’s Director of Online Learning\, Paul Lilley to share some of the experiences he’s had on his musical journey including signing a record deal with Black River Entertainment\, shooting music videos\, meeting Garth Brooks\, opening for Dave Grohl and Jelly Roll\, exciting events on the horizon\, along with previews of “How Do You Choose”\, “I’m America”\, “Runnin'” and “Whiskey in the Bottle”. A few laughs\, technical glitches\, Q&A\, and a few surprises. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-scotty-hasting/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Rachel Harvey Hill
DESCRIPTION:Our guest is Nashville Singer/Songwriter Rachel Harvey Hill! She is the wife of a US Air Force A-10 pilot who is now teaching in the US Air Force. Rachel\, a military spouse is also a mom\, and is inspired by her Kentucky roots with a deep commitment to her faith. Rachel began her love for music as a child and sang with her family and at church\, and through a great deal of support and encouragement\, she has developed into an exceptional songwriter and vocalist. Through her music Rachel recounts experiences that she and her family have shared throughout their time in the military. As a songwriter\, Rachel has been recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International as someone to watch having once been selected as a Golden Pick winner. Rachel was also the 2019 winner of the pop/rock category in the New England Songwriters Competition for one of her original songs\, “Like Lightning”. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-rachel-harvey-hill/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Tim Meegan Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to “Song Song True – A Veteran’s View” where we welcome back US Army Iraq War Veteran\, Colorado singer/songwriter\, and Memphis recording artist Tim Meegan Jr. who appeared on our podcast back in November 2023. Tim shared many of his personal stories and original songs from his album Cook County Country. In this podcast\, Tim talks candidly about his musical journey since our last interview including songwriting for his forthcoming album\, recording with his band\, working with Memphis studio professionals\, and applying some of the skills he learned from the US Army in managing challenging situations throughout his journey. Includes live performances of some new songs\, and a sneak peak of music from his new album to be released later in 2024. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-tim-meegan-jr/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: KC Cameron
DESCRIPTION:] \nWhile hailing from Detroit\, Cameron grew up “country” in his family’s quarter horse business where the records spun there included names like Reba McEntire\, Garth Brooks\, and George Strait. It was twenty years ago while attending Michigan State University when Cameron realized his musical capabilities and started playing drums with local bands around town. Eventually\, he learned to play guitar\, began writing his own songs\, playing solo acoustic shows and fronting his own band. Then\, in 2015\, Cameron joined the Army through the Nebraska National Guard. Throughout his time in service\, he has been commissioned as an Intelligence Officer and had multiple tours of active duty. Simultaneously\, he’s been able to hone his musical craft. In 2022\, KC released his first EP\, “Don’t Get Better” which contained five songs including the title track we just heard. A year later\, a 4 song EP titled “Average” was released. And now in 2024\, KC recently released his latest single\, “Forty” which is now streaming on Spotify and other popular platforms. Looking ahead\, Cameron plans on touring extensively in the Midwest and South along with his wife and songwriting partner Kali Indiana. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-kc-cameron/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: John Hensley
DESCRIPTION:] \nIn this conversation\, John Hensley talks about his youth\, growing up in the legendary Georgia music scene\, his service with Airfield Operations in the US Army\, guitar and songwriting\, and much more. Includes acoustic live performances of songs John has written by himself and in collaboration with others. John enlisted at 17 years of age and at 18\, left for basic training only six days after finishing high school. During his youth\, he was drawn to playing music but never had the opportunity to learn to play an instrument. It wasn’t until someone at his church had found out about this and had given Hensley a guitar before his deployment to Iraq. There\, he went on to teach himself how to play. John worked in Airfield Operations: 12-hour days of moving people through dangerous areas on Blackhawks\, Chinooks\, C130s\, C17s and on other fixed and rotary wing aircraft. It wasn’t unusual to move 150-thousand people in a year. Upon his return\, John attended the local university where he also met his future wife\, Sarah and later took a job with the Gwinnett County Police Department on the DUI Task Force. Hensley’s musical journey took a surprising turn after being accepted to Warrior Song\, a program for veterans administered by Camp Southern Ground. Since that experience\, John has recorded some of his originals with his Liberty Road Band and has worked with Joe West\, a producer out of Nashville to prepare their songs for airplay on radio stations all around the US which can be found on all the popular streaming platforms. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-john-hensley/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Joe Allen Christi
DESCRIPTION:G4V Cyber / CAVARTS Instructor\, Tom Lamog sits down for an intimate conversation with Joe that includes all things music\, songwriting\, guitar\, and how music has helped Joe Allen Christi all throughout his life from youth through his service\, transition and into present day. Joe shares the stories behind each of his original songs\, and even shares one that’s new that he plans to record in the studio. It’s the healing power of music at it’s finest. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-joe-allen-christi-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Matthew Jones
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-joe-allen-christi/
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Derek Thompson
DESCRIPTION:In this episode\, you’ll be meeting Derek Thompson – a veteran of the US Marine Corps where he served two tours in Afghanistan and committing himself to defending his country and comrades\, and often coming face to face with unimaginable danger throughout his service. After fulfilling his commitment\, Derek went on to pursue firefighting where he fought fires and saved lives. With over ten years of service\, Derek later sustained a devastating injury resulting from a fall while fighting a fire which forced him into retirement. He’s since pursued other interests that demonstrated his resilience\, versatility and work ethic including coal mining\, mixed martial arts then on to parenting where he seems at his happiest sharing stories about his children. These days\, Derek looks back at those experiences and writes about them in song lyrics using music to tell these stories. It’s also worth noting that Derek graduated from the Guitars for Vets program last year. In this interview\, Thompson shares many of his personal experiences from his youth\, through his career in the US Marines\, transition into a civilian world\, parenting\, music\, songwriting\, performing\, and much more. You’ll also hear him perform some of his original music and songs he’s inspired by. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-derek-thompson/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Schaefer Mueller
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by G4V Cyber Chapter Instructor\, Tom Lamog who talks with Schaefer Mueller about his experiences and adventures in the US military\, his uncertain journey with music\, guitar and songwriting\, stories of some of the interesting gigs he’s performed at\, and a deep dive on his personal style of songwriting. Schaefer also performs a number of originals that’ll get you groovin’ and movin’! Schaefer Mueller is a native of Virginia and spent his life in VA until he left for the Army. He is a Combat Veteran who served with the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne)\, 25th Infantry Division. Schaefer specialized in explosives\, mountaineering\, and Airborne operations. He deployed as an attachment to an ODA team in Afghanistan. After the Army\, he began letting his music be heard. He began booking shows in local bars\, expanding to regional shows\, and creating a following of loyal fans. Now residing in Alaska\, Mueller is a full-time musician\, and is also a member of the Texas Country Music Association\, Nashville Songwriters Association International\, and an Operation Encore artist. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-schaefer-mueller/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Songs Sung True Rebroadcast: Jack Blaise
DESCRIPTION:Jack Blasie is a multi-service veteran having served in the US Army and US Marine Corps. A few years later\, Jack joined the Houston Fire Dept and worked as a paramedic/fireman for more than 10 years until developing a debilitating ailment\, chronic headaches\, that left him bedridden. As Jack sought treatment for relief\, he later discovered that picking up his guitar while playing it lying down would assist in easing some of that discomfort. Lately\, his recovery is improving and is able enough to now get out and share his music live. Hosted by G4V Cyber Chapter Instructor\, Tom Lamog who talks with Jack about his experiences in the military\, growing up in a musical family\, coping with long term health issues while continuing to include music in his process for healing\, and helping veterans struggling with similar challenges. Acoustic performances with some powerful songwriting. \n  \nListen LIVE here
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/songs-sung-true-rebroadcast-jack-blaise/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:THIS IS BLUEGRASS: Tennessee Waltz & Blue Moon of Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:“This is Bluegrass” – Boom Strum Rhythm Essentials: Rhythm to songs in 3/4 time. Tennessee Waltz and Blue Moon of Kentucky. Goal: Build a solid bluegrass rhythm guitar foundation with boom-chuck\, alternating bass\, scale walks\, and advanced upstroke variations. THIS IS BLUEGRASS is a series of tutorials based on song lessons and techniques used in Bluegrass music. Danny Smith\, G4V Instructor and event coach shares his experience and knowledge of the Bluegrass genre. Learning bluegrass is like putting your guitar skills through a “strength and conditioning” program. Even if you don’t plan on wearing a cowboy hat or playing at a festival\, the technical foundations of the genre are incredibly high-yield for beginners. 1. Precision Pick Control Bluegrass is famous for flatpicking. Unlike strumming where you move your whole arm\, bluegrass requires a steady\, controlled hand. 2. Rhythm and “The Boom-Chuck” The heart of bluegrass rhythm is the alternating bass note (the “Boom”) followed by a strum (the “Chuck”). 3. “Cowboy Chord” Mastery Bluegrass lives in “open positions”—the first three frets of the guitar. 4. Ear Training and Jam Culture Bluegrass is a social genre. It’s built on “standard” songs that everyone knows\, which makes it the perfect entry point for playing with others. 5. Dexterity through “Runs” Bluegrass players use “walk-ups” and “walk-downs” to transition between chords. https://guitars4vets.org/\n\nZOOM LINK TO JOIN: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86700454595?pwd=jDc8QDnDPthsYz0bChsHrlvo7KEPhu.1
URL:https://guitars4vets.org/event/this-is-bluegrass-tennessee-waltz-blue-moon-of-kentucky/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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