Transforming Learning through Stories and Music

Explore how stories and music can transform learning and build connections in this TEDx talk by Tom Willner. Discover Willner's journey of using music to cope with cancer and how he later leveraged his experience to educate healthcare professionals about patient perspectives. Learn about the power of combining arts and education to foster compassion, wisdom, and joy. Gain insights into innovative teaching methods that utilize personal narratives and musical performances to create impactful learning experiences. Understand how this approach has been used to teach over 2,500 people, including healthcare workers and graduate students, about the patient experience and life lessons from facing a life-threatening illness. Delve into Willner's mission of creating powerful arts experiences for educational purposes and his background in technology management and digital strategy. Witness how the integration of arts, technology, and education can lead to transformative learning experiences and improved understanding between patients and healthcare providers.