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Testimonials

“This program has given me hope for the first time in a long, long time and a reason to keep going. Music can change the world and is changing me for the better.”

Erika VandenbergUS Army, Sergeant

“These lessons have saved my life.”

Amado GarciaUS Marines, Sergeant

“Thanks to the program, I am able to express my feeling, thoughts, and sometimes nightmares on paper…Thanks again for all the support, help, and friendship. Let’s keep moving forward and growing. LET THEM HEAR OUR VOICES.”

Shawn DunhamUS Army, Sergeant

“For the last two years I have been given continuous guitar and song writing lessons from many of the musicians who gave me anything I have ever asked of them. I am here today and able to write this testimony because of the healing power of music, their gift of this program and their unconditional support!”

Melvin DobberteenUS Marines Sergeant

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Our Mission

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Soldier Songs and Voices mission is to embrace American Veterans upon their return home, providing free music lessons and songwriting workshops.

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Veterans Workshop

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Soldier Songs & Voices exists to serve our veterans with FREE music lessons, instruments when necessary, and a means of creative expression through music & song writing. We are musicians, grateful to the men and women of our armed services for the freedoms we enjoy as  Read More

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Voices Music

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Voices of a Grateful Nation, Volumes I & II, are the initial offerings in this ongoing CD Series. These first two “Texas-flavored” recordings will be followed by additional releases from different parts of the country and will feature the vast aesthetic spectrum  Read More

News and Events

YNN.com: Helping Veterans Heal Wounds Through Music

TWC channels 1 & 8 in Austin, TX. This interview was held during the weekly workshop at the Saxon Pub in Austin, TX on Sunday, Veteran's Day, 11 Nov 2012. Dustin Welch, Owen Temple, Shawn Temple and Gregory Triplett were interviewed for the story.

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Featured Supporter

Big Sky Songwriters Festival is a proud supporter of Soldier Songs and Voices, and we are excited to support this worthwhile project for a 2nd year.