About Gold Star Mentors

Guitar therapy works by engaging the brain’s emotional and cognitive centers simultaneously. When someone plays the guitar, the rhythmic strumming and melodic creation stimulate positive neural pathways, releasing dopamine and serotonin, the chemicals associated with happiness and relaxation. This makes guitar therapy highly effective for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional blockages. Instead of simply talking about their struggles, participants in guitar therapy find a healthy outlet for their emotions through sound. The guitar becomes more than an instrument—it becomes a therapeutic companion capable of expressing what words cannot.