• "Music engages the mind. Not just one part of the mind, the whole mind. Music can bring peace to the soul or social change to the world."

    Hugh Scott Guitar Instructor, HR4Vets
    Veteran, award winning songwriter and long time NL musician. Hugh Scott Entertainment.
  • "It's a Lonely road when your not happy , It's a lonely road when no ones ever there, all we can do is try to be there."

    Quote from the song "Lonely Road" by Shanda Hopkins Shanda Hopkins Music
  • "Music is a very powerful, tangible tool. Both your mind and body become so engaged in the music,  you don't have any room to think about the dark thoughts that would plague you otherwise. Music can help you cope. My team and I will provide these tools to you."

    Michael J. Hanlon CD (Mike) Program Director, Healing Rhythms For Veterans Inc.
    Veteran and student
  • "Music can be a friend when you are happy or sad, rich or poor, with a crowd or by yourself and it can make an old body feel young again. It's NEVER too late to enjoy yourself."

    Robert J. Candow (Bob) Guitar Instructor, HR4Vets
    Musician with over 30+ years in the Newfoundland-Labrador music industry.
    Performs weekly as part of "The Brew Crew" at Quidi Vidi Brewery.
  • "Music Can Change Your World, Heal Your Mind and Tame Your Soul."

    The official motto of Healing Rhythms For Veterans
  • "Gaps in the system, no place to go
    Hand of a stranger, hope for tomorrow
    Seeds to be sown
    Stronger together, never walking alone
    Building foundations, tearing down walls
    Healing our souls "

    Quote from "Carry On Soldier", written by veteran, Grace Shears Singer/Songwriter; Grace Shears Music
    Founder, Pathways To Better Days PTSD Peer Support Group (St. John's, NL)

Where and When do we meet?



We have sessions every Thursday night from 7 to 8:30 PM, at The CannaConnect Wellness Lounge, 874 Topsail Road, St. John's, NL.

We currently offer the following classes:
1) Guitar for the "Absolute" Beginner. Led by Wayne Fowler.
2) Beginner Guitar. Led by Bob Candow.
3) Intermediate-Advanced Guitar. Led by Hugh Scott.
4) Bodhrán (All levels). Led by Bill Gushue.

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