12/14/2015

Guitar teacher opens up college course (for free!) to veterans

Makenzie Boettcher

11/30/15

88Nine Radio Milwaukee

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After 39 years, Beverly Belfer has taught almost 20,000 students how to play guitar... and she's still going strong! And thanks to the nonprofit organization Guitars for Vets, Beverly is now using her perfected teaching skills as a way to give back.

Guitars for Vets is a nonprofit started in Milwaukee that works music therapy for veterans with PTSD. Providing free guitars and lessons to veterans, after hearing about the program, Beverly knew she had to get involved.

Read more: Radio Milwaukee

Dec 14, 2015 4:41:13 PM | Music, Students & Faculty

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