NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Patrick Nettesheim picked up a guitar at a young age and never let it go. That childhood passion has evolved into a mission to help veterans and first responders heal through music.

"When I was like 5 years old, I always wanted to be a rock star when I grew up," Nettesheim said.

He shares that love of music with former student Scott Cvecko, who understands the intimidation many feel when starting to learn guitar.

"I think when people look at a guitar, they think, 'Well, I have to play like Eddie Van Halen in the first five minutes.' And you don't have to be," Cvecko said.

But this is more than a jam session between teacher and student.

"Music in and of itself is therapeutic, we all know that," Nettesheim said.

Nettesheim co-founded Guitars for Vets in 2007, inspiri

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