Last week, Mason Guitar professor and Academy Guitar Teaching Artist Glen McCarthy presented a workshop to military vets and their families at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.
As part of the Hylton’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative, Mr. McCarthy conducted a 90-minute guitar workshop, introducing (or in some cases re-introducing) basic guitar techniques to veterans and family members. “Glen established a great rapport with everyone, and the 90 minute workshop just flew by,” said Veterans and the Arts Initiative consultant Dr. Niyati Dhokai. “There was a wide range of skill levels, and they all enjoyed Glen’s teaching and learned something new.”
“Thank you so much for facilitating the veterans guitar workshop tonight at the center,” said one grateful participant. “It was great to … socialize and make music with fellow veterans. I’m now committed to becoming a better guitar player and hope to continue with more events [like this].”
Thanks to our wonderful Guitar instructor Glen McCarthy for participating in this highly meaningful and valuable outreach initiative!
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