Strings of Valor

Serving Oklahoma Veterans

“This program basically saved my life”

Across the United States, roughly 800,000 Veterans live with service‑related injuries, PTSD, or other emotional hardships—and we believe that learning guitar can play a meaningful role in their recovery.

Our weekly guitar sessions are customized for each participant. They’re built to support Veterans as they learn in a way that suits their individual speed, needs, and any physical or emotional limitations they may face. Once a Veteran completes ten sessions, they receive a brand‑new guitar along with a full set of gear.

Sign Up Today

Your healing journey starts here, and we can’t wait to hear from you.

Follow the link below to fill out our short 5 question registration form, and a member of our team will reach out with next steps. Thank you for your interest in Strings of Valor. We look forward to working with you.

REGISTER

Reach Out

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Strings of Valor Coordinator, Bob Coyne, through this form or by emailing bob@okopry.org

Meet Our Instructors

  • Robert Coyne

    MSGT (Ret.) Flight Chief
    STRINGS OF VALOR COORDINATOR

  • Brian A. Reiswig

    SGT(Ret.)

  • Chris Mountford

  • Chris Egan

    Chris Egan

  • Seth Loggins

  • Nathan Jay King

    US Navy retired E-5/AD2( AW)

Since 2017, the Oklahoma Opry has provided free guitar lessons to more than 250 veterans and continues to serve Oklahoma veterans under the new name, Strings of Valor. After starting a pilot program in 2017 and later operating Oklahoma’s first chapter under the national Guitars for Vets program from 2018-2025, the Oklahoma Opry continues its longstanding partnership with the OKCVA Recreational Therapy Department to transform lives through music.

Each Veteran who completes the 11-week course and graduates the program receives a brand new acoustic guitar, accessory pack, and is welcome to join almuni jam sessions and performance opportunities. Thank you to our Community Partner, Guitar Center, for making our graduate bundles possible.