Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After serving, Nigel struggled with invisible wounds of service. Then he picked up a guitar. This is how a simple 10-week program changed everything.
Welcome to Season 1 of Wood&Steel: The Podcast, our new podcast where we highlight the people, philosophies, artistry and craftsmanship behind Taylor Guitars. In the first episode, we focus on our ongoing collaboration with Guitars for Vets (G4V)—a non-profit organization dedicated to helping U.S. veterans heal from service-related trauma through the power of music. Their 10-week guitar instruction program allows students to learn at their own pace and monthly chapter meetings help veterans foster connection, community and renewal. Nigel Fischer, Guitars For Vets, sits down with Taylor Guitars’ Jim Kirlin and Jay Parkin for a conversation about the unique challenges faced by those who have served, how G4V’s programs provide relief to struggling veterans and how you can support their cause.
🎸 Hosted by Jim Kirlin and Jay Parkin from Taylor Guitars
🎙️ Wood&Steel: The Podcast | Season 1, Episode 1
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
5:48 - Military Stories
23:14 - Mental Health
37:57 - The Program
47:46 - 21 Guitar Salute
50:37 - Sponsorships
54:15 - The Guitars
Find Taylor Guitars on:
Instagram: instagram.com/taylorguitars
TikTok: tiktok.com/@taylorguitars
Facebook: facebook.com/taylorguitars
X: https://x.com/TaylorGuitars
taylorguitars.com
Find a Taylor dealer near you: taylorguitars.com/dealers
Visit the TaylorWare store: taylorguitars.com/taylorware
About Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is an industry-leading manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars headquartered in El Cajon, California. Founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, the company is widely recognized for its innovative manufacturing techniques and tone-enhancing designs, and players worldwide love the easy playability of Taylor’s guitar necks. Taylor is currently led by Chief Guitar Designer, President, and CEO Andy Powers. In December of 2020, Taylor became 100 percent employee-owned.
#taylorguitars #acousticguitar #guitars #music #taylorguitarsg4v #guitars4vets #guitarsforvets #veteranstories #musictherapy #lifeafterservice
After serving, Nigel struggled with invisible wounds of service. Then he picked up a guitar. This is how a simple 10-week program changed everything.
Welcome to Season 1 of Wood&Steel: The Podcast, our new podcast where we highlight the people, philosophies, artistry and craftsmanship behind Taylor Guitars. In the first episode, we focus on our ongoing collaboration with Guitars for Vets (G4V)—a non-profit organization dedicated to helping U.S. veterans heal from service-related trauma through the power of music. Their 10-week guitar instruction program allows students to learn at their own pace and monthly chapter meetings help veterans foster connection, community and renewal. Nigel Fischer, Guitars For Vets, sits down with Taylor Guitars’ Jim Kirlin and Jay Parkin for a conversation about the unique challenges faced by those who have served, how G4V’s programs provide relief to struggling veterans and how you can support their cause.
🎸 Hosted by Jim Kirlin and Jay Parkin from Taylor Guitars
🎙️ Wood&Steel: The Podcast | Season 1, Episode 1
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
5:48 - Military Stories
23:14 - Mental Health
37:57 - The Program
47:46 - 21 Guitar Salute
50:37 - Sponsorships
54:15 - The Guitars
Find Taylor Guitars on:
Instagram: instagram.com/taylorguitars
TikTok: tiktok.com/@taylorguitars
Facebook: facebook.com/taylorguitars
X: https://x.com/TaylorGuitars
taylorguitars.com
Find a Taylor dealer near you: taylorguitars.com/dealers
Visit the TaylorWare store: taylorguitars.com/taylorware
About Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars is an industry-leading manufacturer of premium acoustic guitars headquartered in El Cajon, California. Founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, the company is widely recognized for its innovative manufacturing techniques and tone-enhancing designs, and players worldwide love the easy playability of Taylor’s guitar necks. Taylor is currently led by Chief Guitar Designer, President, and CEO Andy Powers. In December of 2020, Taylor became 100 percent employee-owned.
#taylorguitars #acousticguitar #guitars #music #taylorguitarsg4v #guitars4vets #guitarsforvets #veteranstories #musictherapy #lifeafterservice
