music. It's a gift of therapy to the body and beauty to the soul. [Music] That was a short segment of a lovely piece by Johan Sebastian Bach.Here's another song you're probably familiar with. [Music] That was Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. These two pieces I just played have very different formats.One is woven into a beautiful harmonic tapestry and the other is a simple melodic line. But when learning either of these pieces, it all starts with figuring out how to play just one note at a time. I became fasci ...

[Applause] Do you feel it. That little shift in your body when you hear music. The way your shoulders drop, your heart steadies, and just for a second you forget where you are.That's the power of music. Hi, my name is Jven Outwall. I'm 18.I've been playing guitar since I was 12. But here's the thing. When I picked up my first guitar, I don't really know what changed my brain in any way.I don't know that it'll become my escape, my therapy, and all in honesty, my favorite form of self-expression. But today I ...

[Music] What if the very thing that once took your breath away could give it back. I was born with asthma. Not the oh, I'm a bit out of breath kind.The kind where you wake up gasping at night, struggling for air like you're breathing through a straw. The kind where hospitals feel more familiar than playgrounds. As a child, I spent countless nights in hospital beds while others had sleepovers.My parents took turn watching over me, carrying years of fear and worry. As a child, I didn't dream of becoming a sin ...

Music & Healing - Danielle Riegel reimagines the harp as a bridge between worlds, suggesting music's potential beyond entertainment to include healing [1] - Her performances blend French impressionism, minimalism, Celtic folk, and ambient sound, aiming to invite stillness, deep listening, and emotional connection [1] Artist's Background & Career - Danielle Riegel is a classically trained harpist who began her musical journey at a young age, entering the Royal Conservatory's young talent program at twelve [1] - She has an extensive performance background, including national competitions, international study, and 15 years as principal harpist with The Hague Symphony Orchestra [1] - In her 30s, Danielle expanded her creative work through studies in yoga, movement, sound healing, and harp therapy, leading to a focus on the Celtic harp [1] Performance & Program - At TEDxPraça Gil Eanes, Danielle performed a program including pieces by Claude Debussy, Ludovico Einaudi, and Traditional St Kilda [1] - Her concerts are described as journeys that open the heart, awaken the senses, and reconnect the listener to inspiration and inner freedom [1]