Music -- the beautiful lie | Daniel Goldschmidt | TEDxRVA

Daniel Goldschmidt, a winner at TEDxRVA's Open Mic Night, understands the healing power of music. Originally from Minneapolis, Minn., he attended the University of Kansas, where he earned his bachelor's degree in music therapy. During his final year in college, he discovered music cognition—the study of how the brain interprets music—and he became highly fascinated with the interconnections between music cognition and therapy. He applies this interest in his position as a music therapist at Poplar Springs Hospital in Petersburg, where he works with adolescents, adults, and members of the military.

Beyond his day job, Daniel is the resident composer for the nonprofit music organization KC A Cappella, arranges and composes music for choirs around the country, and is a freelance musician for restaurants, hotels, and weddings. He teaches guitar, music theory, piano, voice and electronic music to individuals of all ages, typically developing or otherwise. Additionally, Daniel owns Goldschmidt Piano Service, tuning and repairing pianos wherever he goes.

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