Purple Harp®

Why music for veterans Music can change behavior. The right kind of music varies with each individual and can turn depression into joy,

* Anger to calmness, hate to love, and fear to courage.

* Beautiful music has an effect on people and it can soothe and take away feelings of frustration and anger.

* Music definitely makes a difference in alleviating tension.

Music showed positive results in a small pilot study supported by the Veterans Administration.

Veterans reported:

* they were able to reconnect with feelings,

* increase self-understanding,

* improve concentration,

* And/or achieve a sense of relaxation during Guided Imagery and Music.

* Furthermore, results showed a positive benefit in relieving PTSD symptoms as a result of the intervention. o findings suggest that 

   the music therapy was effective in reducing depression symptoms and improving health-related quality of life

That's the concept behind Senior Education Ministries’ PURPLE HARP® program for veterans.

+ We're looking for veterans who would like to learn to play an instrument to enhance their quality of life.

+ We're looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor a veteran financially and ensure that he/she receives an instrument,

    instruction and therapy if needed.

+ We're looking for businesses to donate musical instruments (new or used but in working order)

+ We’re looking for donated sheet music for the various instruments.

+ We're looking for individuals to teach a veteran how to play an instrument

+ We’re looking for prayer support.

+ We're looking for YOU!

Senior Education Ministries is a 501 (c) 3 Not For Profit Organization and as such your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and will be a legacy of love.