YOUR CHORDS AND THE TRUTH

SONGWRITER RETREAT

ABOUT Your Chords + The Truth

The Guitars for Vets Songwriter Retreat brings Veterans together from different chapters to experience the healing power of music in a collaborative and immersive setting. This opportunity is designed to use music as a form of self- expression, healing, and connection. The retreat provides a unique opportunity for these Veterans to work with professional songwriters and musicians to further develop their songwriting skills and explore the deep emotional connections that music fosters. At the heart of this retreat is the shared experience of four Veterans: one Veteran volunteer and three program graduates, each bringing their own story and musical journey to the experience. 

Read more about “Your Chords and the Truth” in Unsung Magazine - a spotlight on how this program is helping Veterans heal through songwriting.

Applications for Your Chords and the Truth will open on Veterans Day 2025

Support Our 2026 Retreat for Veterans!

By supporting our 2026 retreat, you’re giving a Veteran the opportunity to create original music in a safe, supportive space surrounded by fellow Veterans and professional songwriters who understand the power of healing through songwriting.

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THREE GRADUATES AND ONE VOLUNTEER WILL BE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RETREAT.

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE END OF JANUARY 2026.

"Your Chords and the Truth Retreat" Gallery: April 2025, Texas