// 18 true storiesMusic as a
Music as a
catalyst for
human transformation.
By Wes Geer & Constance Scharff, PhD
Eighteen true stories of people — veterans, trafficking survivors, musicians — who used music to overcome trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles.
A portion of proceeds supports Rock to Recovery's charitable services.


// Praise
What they're saying.
“These stories about the work Rock to Recovery does proves just how powerful music can be as a healing force.”

Jonathan Davis
Korn
“This book brings insight to how music really is the universal healer.”

Shavo Odadjian
System of a Down
“Rock to Recovery…is both inspiring and instructive.”

Aloe Blacc
Recording artist
“This powerful and deeply moving book will save lives.”

Dr. Caroline Heldman
Scholar & author
“Page-turning stories from [a] revolutionary program.”

Dr. Allan Leslie Combs
Author & researcher
“Authors Constance Scharff and Wesley Geer are certainly onto something.”

Judy Muller
Emmy-winning journalist
“There are few things that transform my darkest moments like music and the arts.”
Brandon Lee
Emmy-winning journalist
“Rock to Recovery shows the vibrancy and excitement that sobriety can rock!”

Acey Slade
Musician
“It's beautiful to witness Rock to Recovery help so many people improve.”

Erica Krusen
MusiCares
“Rock to Recovery has a powerful heartbeat. When one heart tunes in, it can heal the other.”

Eden Sassoon
Advocate
“The devotion of Rock to Recovery is inspiring, and America's Airmen continue to thrive.”

Maj Gen Chris Azzano
U.S. Air Force
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