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TEDx

The Transformative Power of Music

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

Discover the transformative power of music in this 16-minute TEDxEustis talk by Nic Patterson. Follow the journey of a promising young pianist who found himself in prison, where he created a music appreciation program for fellow inmates. Learn how Patterson's experience led him to continue using music as a tool for rehabilitation and improving the lives of those incarcerated and post-release. Explore the speaker's background as a concert pianist, marketing entrepreneur, and United Methodist pastor, and how personal setbacks led to his incarceration. Gain insights into Patterson's innovative program that helped over 400 inmates learn music theory, play instruments, and compose. Hear about his current endeavors, including founding The Storm Foundation, serving as Director of Music at The Village Church, and teaching leadership and public speaking skills to at-risk youth. Be inspired by this powerful story of redemption and the potential of music to change lives.

Syllabus

The transformative power of music | Nic Patterson | TEDxEustis

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