Testimonials

From Left to Right: Debi Gale (speech & cognitive therapist), Gary, Joan (sister), Mom

Nashville A-Team studio musicians left to right:

Tommy White - steel guitar, Gary "Bud" Smith - piano, Charlie McCoy - harmonicas / vibes, Mark Burchfield - bass, Wanda Vick Burchfield - banjo / dobro / acoustic / guitar / fiddle, Gary Schopmeyer - drums / vocals on "Going to Schopmeyer Mountain", "Hill Billy Billy", JT Corenflos - guitars.

Gary Schopmeyer is a thriving example of recovery

from severe traumatic brain injury after a major automobile accident. Gary has shown that hard work, persistence, and dedication to his medical care, his therapies, his interests and his community life can lead to the building of a new, exciting and fulfilling life. I am grateful to have been a witness to

this process.

Debi Gale, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist, Brain Injury Specialist

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gary since the fall of 2010. When we began therapy he was only a few weeks recovered from the terrible car wreck that resulted in his TBI. At that time Gary struggled with even the most basic of tasks. Every aspect of his life had been impacted. He had issues with coordination, speech, memory & he was, understandably, very traumatized by the experience. But one thing that never wavered was Gary’s resolve to heal and to learn to cope with his new ‘self’. By committing to the process of rehabilitation and therapy Gary was able to become, for the most part, independent again. And although he will never be the same as he was before, he has learned to thrive as the person he is now. He has been an inspiration to every doctor and therapist he has worked with and I’ve no doubt he will be a source of inspiration and support to the TBI community. He is truly an example of how a positive attitude can bring positive results.

Jillian Lang, LPC

FROM FELLOW MUSICIANS

Gary is a blast to work with and a great person! I enjoyed his drumming and hope to work with him again!

Mark Burchfield - Owner of Watershed Recording Studio - Nashville, TN

Thank you for having me on your record.

I wish you all the best!

Tommy White - Steel Guitar

Hey Gary, I had a great time playing on your music today! THanks for including me.
May God bless you & your music! Love,

Wanda Vick Burchfield

Gary, such a pleasure to record with a fellow "hoosier"

on this special project!

Health & happiness. Take care,

J.T. Corenflos - Guitars

I am happy to be recording with Gary, a man who is living proof of God's blessings.
He has overcome great obstacles to make great music. Thanks for asking me to be a part.

Charlie McCoy - Harmonicas, Vibes