Have you heard about a program that uses song writing as a way to help Soldiers heal?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:52:46 -0500

This program uses the premise that song writing is cathartic and a useful tool for expressing emotion through song.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/trauma-combat-soldiers-heal-songwriting/

After trauma of combat, soldiers find solace in songwriting

An Austin-based singer-songwriter founded Songwritingwith:Soldiers, a free program that pairs professional songwriters with veterans to craft original songs based on their experiences. For many of the 120 military members who have participated, songwriting begins the healing process.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 11:54 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:54:28 -0500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJrftgq6KKw
I like this song written by a Vietnam Vet. What do you think of it?

Pink-live in NYC-I have seen the rain-1st time with her dad!

This show, in "Flash Mob" also, has the privilege to have Pink's dad onstage, singing "I have seen the rain" for the first time, EVER!!! It's just fan-fuckin...

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made Nov 19 at 2015 11:59 AM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:59:43 -0500

No, but I think it's a great idea!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 12:22 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:22:07 -0500

music and song connect emotions and memories, and also sing that song or listening to that music very often? it will reinforce such emotions and memories. If they write song that reinforce good emotions and good memories, it should help a lot.

Response by CMSgt Dennis Heath made Nov 19 at 2015 11:31 PM

CMSgt Dennis Heath — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:31:00 -0500

I've been a student of music since I was 9 years old. It does bring a sense of calm in the midst of chaos. My opinion only; a life without music is a life adrift.