How Writing Songs in 60 Minutes Changed my Life: Judith Avers at TEDxLewisburg

[@debeisenmann6162]

I'm so glad to have heard about your experience! I also found myself in that limbo of grief after the deaths of several important people in my life. Quite miraculously, a baby grand piano was gifted to me in that darkest hour. I started relearning piano; it had been 45 years since my last lessons. Music became my lifeboat. Within months, my greatest joy became songwriting. I write songs for my friends...it started with a baby shower and a song for the one soon to arrive. And they just keep coming. And yes, what a healing it has been for me, to gift these songs. And yes, I would also propose that the joy of gifting music one on one like this actually far exceeds that obtained from popularity or fame. Hugs to you, kindred spirit.

[@SheldonBird]

The sweetest, realist TED talk I've seen

[@juliebienstock4545]

I came here to learn something about songwriting but learned so much more... Beautiful songs, voice and spirit. Thank you.

[@corv2731]

Brilliant songwriter, great story, great compassion and fantastic idea. You're an inspiration to us all. Cheers.

[@emilythesongbird2306]

Thank you Judith! You found your unique way to share your musical gifts. What a beautiful voice, what a healing service you are providing for others as you heal yourself. Thank you for your vulnerability, courage. Many Blessings Songstress!

[@ShreksSpliff]

Thank you so much for your contribution and connection

[@yourboymonty746]

as a young artist trying to make my way in the world,i just wanna thankyou for this honestly insperational!!

[@vaibhavjoshi9141]

Wow, what a tender voice! I can imagine myself listening to her, with eyes closed, and walking into a new dream. Also, her touch on the guitar complements well.

[@l.harrison9725]

What a beautiful gift from a beautiful Soul. thank you for sharing your Blessings

[@lisadewey511]

You are a colorful, insightful and delightful soul. Love your voice! Thank you for some inspiration in the form of humor, reflection and authenticity.

[@hendrix1690]

So inspiring! Thank you Judith Avers..

[@morepaths2c]

2 words: Courageous and Generous Thank you for sharing how to be courageous and why to be generous with our courage. When we hold on, we help others hold on♥ You're an inspiration for sure

[@SameerSvas]

Love you Judith.. You're amazing.. You've got a lovely voice.. I'm truly impressed.. Woah.. May god fulfill all your wishes.. :)

[@jbzberry5862]

wow, I stumbled across you and I want to tell you thank you very much for sharing your talent. Its a blessing to all who listens. I'm also a songwriter and you've inspired me, thank you.

[@1014JB]

same thing happened to me, i'm inspired for sure.

[@arnooodle4836]

This is a TED talk channel not a personal channel

[@PirateCaptain666]

What a beautiful person! And such a tender voice. Amazing!

[@machoca]

Gorgeous voice. Your voice and your music kind of reminds me of "The Be Good Tanyas". You have an incredible talent!

[@BessmertnayaLyubov]

tender voice. thanks

[@reimereason]

Very touching. Thank you for sharing your songs with us.

[@23iipro]

I love how strong and amazing you are. Such an inspiration ☺️🙏🏼

[@WhiteDove73-888]

Manic creativity! I’ve never heard that phrase but you just nailed what my life is like!

[@peneleapai]

Manic creativity .... thanks for that. a moving story ... and moving music. Blessings on your gifts. Thanks for sharing. Thankx tedtalk for sharing Judith !

[@niva-orruvio1312]

wow love your voice and talent, love and light i truly enjoy it all thank you

[@HairGlitter]

I seriously keep listening to your songs!!!

[@gracegold2971]

Judith Ayers and Cheryl Wheeler and Shawn Colvin... So grateful for you.

[@bearcatshark]

as soon as the 3rd song started i was destroyed. Beautiful songwriting, Thank you for sharing!

[@Juliannefolk]

Gorgeous voice OMG x inspiring story... Thank you so much ❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@KevinJMcClintock]

Amazing story. I can slightly relate with sudden family loss shaking my foundations but not to such severity. Amazing voice and tunes and happy spirit. I'm inspired.

[@dcosh]

Oh Judith! You're lovely ♥

[@suhani0814]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@georgegalamb7523]

Nice soothing voice. She's a great singer.

[@janortiz880]

Almost got into a car accident, maybe two weeks ago. I was just thinking about it before you played Daniel's song. It would have definitely killed me or left me in a vegetative state, and maybe my sister who was on the passenger side. I have taken your song as a I sign from God. Thank you

[@glorious6779]

So beautiful thank you!! What a precious soul you are. I love authenticity and real heart.

[@jaredriddoch5129]

I wish I had prettier words to compliment her voice.. it soothes me.

[@avivaaweisgal]

So beautiful! And talented! And lovely! Thanks for this!

[@malinkata1984]

Gave me goosebumps. You have a beautiful soul girl.

[@MinksMiracleMedicine]

very cool story, and great songs

[@MarkfromLodiCA]

Thanks for sharing your story! Such a giving soul. It speaks through your voice and song.

[@doemcandrew2366]

She has such a clean and lovely voice to be live

[@miachevais4154]

that's really great and I applaud that lady for taking other people's storylines and making songs out of them. Fantastic. I was only wishing there were some happy songs in there. But so much respect for the writer.

[@dorteheidecker7074]

so beautiful! thanks a lot!

[@s.lindburg8214]

This was amazing! Your voice and songwriting talent are phenomenal. I'm so glad you found your purpose through your dark night! It's very inspirational.

[@evillano]

Thanks, Judith, this really helps.

[@chadstamper8003]

You are one of the most genuine talents I've seen. Good work.. Take care

[@Liio.Chantel]

Beautiful! ❤️

[@stephenthompson7213]

Beautiful voice, nice songs.

[@jamesoreilly8666]

Iv been trying to find a song to make me feel something, iv listened to the saddest songs I can find but that second song got me

[@emilydickinson-songsproject]

Music is perhaps the most powerful weapon to beat this kind of suffering, and when you are alone it is the only one that feeds that emptiness, and does not hurt the body

[@ruisenoir]

that second song ... damn girl.

[@bobbytherese]

She is amazing! Honest, brave an very talented.

[@KarliAstoria]

I didn’t expect to cry this much. This was a beautiful talk. 😭💕

[@Nickjohnwilson]

Can totally relate.... I know this was awhile ago but thank you Judith for sharing ✌x

[@Jeronimo365]

Lovely voice.🙏

[@TheAlttu]

her voice!! WOW!

[@zabac456]

You are an inspiration! Thank You ❤️👍

[@_ashlielerae]

This was absolutely beautiful to listen to. Music is powerful and thank you Judith for what you do ❤

[@bartsbrother1494]

Beautiful!

[@TheFunnyFreak]

beautiful soul, so deep and real.

[@TashaLaRae]

Your voice is beautiful and so are your songs!! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[@timandtheocean]

What an awesome artist. All that songs go right to the heart.

[@plutoha6267]

You're amazing Judith. I hope you keep writing and singing. :)

[@drqueenbee6302]

What an inspiring video to start my 2017!!! Happy New Year! Thank you Judith!

[@1234mileyrox]

amazing voice and so inspiring!!

[@liubovtolstova6589]

It is so beautiful ❤ And the songs and the voice are so tender, it's so pleasant to hear it. Thank you!

[@trusso11783]

You have such an amazing and commercial voice! Keep it up.

[@donhightower6796]

Great video of a great artist thanks for sharing your story.

[@josephayoub6445]

A beautiful soul.

[@ronpatton9424]

yes, the second song's very good. Really like her voice.

[@fornow3503]

Talent / Kind Hearted, great combination!

[@HairGlitter]

beautiful! love the idea for inspiration!

[@Maxzene]

I really like the third song

[@teacake_94]

Is her audience even alive? C'mon guys, give this poor girl some encouragement!

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

They're alive - they're just not appropriately miked up. :(

[@AhmadAmr98]

i wouldve sprung from my seat to clap for the second song

[@TokyoXtreme]

Probably same crowd that showed up for Hillary's campaign rallies in 2016.

[@hairohukosu433]

@@TokyoXtreme edgelord

[@evabarvitskiemarshall7999]

Some people are dead they just don't know it yet

[@theoneunslept2093]

I'm aiming to play guitar as beautifully as you... I love your songs ❤️

[@cameronsanchez2204]

She is very skilled at making music. Great job

[@ggoutoftouch]

She's very humble! And her voice is great

[@ansaiKo]

amazing!!!!!!!!!God that song!!!!

[@mastermooky]

beautiful, heartbreaking, and so joyfully accepted, ah the human condition

[@rookwoodjohnson5765]

Can't wait to watch this.

[@totodepatas]

What a voice.

[@tim_robin]

just wow!! good for you to have found your purpose! please keep on doin what you do!

[@stummkind]

oh my god, im in love

[@wesguitarra91]

wow, very talented, beautiful voice

[@TohLisa]

What a wonderful person :)

[@johnscott8900]

Thank you Judith

[@melamusicworld]

Love this so much❤️

[@warrenwhite6159]

I love your voice and creativity

[@luizfernandomolina]

Wonderful songs. Very nice voice

[@robertsims6718]

I really like her!

[@cactusfloydx5d]

these lessons are the most important ones, of course they reflect on our music, but man... this girl has gone thru so much, and sometimes we complain about just foolish stuff. Really a life lesson for us as musicians and human beings.

[@WhiteDove73-888]

This is great! Singer songwriter here as well. I taught myself piano & guitar then immediately wrote a hundred songs. & if I don’t finish my song in one sitting or an hour I’m done with it!

[@jeffreyc.mcandrew8911]

A wonderful voice. Good talk!

[@prakashkchhetri6165]

Is called connection heart soul mind with words of song...

[@Everlasting_7]

Wow thats heart

[@cymonification]

Beautiful soul

[@BrundonC]

Holy shit. Her voice. Wow

[@ishmaelhutson5328]

Omg that second song! Am I right?

[@stummkind]

the second? it was beautiful. but the third one got me sobbing.

[@JosephineDeSmet]

yes!!!!

[@jasoncummings6230]

You could be. I don't know let's ask Jason Cummings.

[@jasoncummings6230]

Yes you could be. That's what he said.

[@ronpatton9424]

Yes, the second song's very good, as is her voice.

[@JohnDeanMusic]

Love

[@balluse]

+john siafega is

[@Readmybumpersticker]

The one about the couple was breathetaking. She over explained Danny Boy so I expected more, but still very solid ending.

[@mrmottram7197]

Judith...wow. Shivers here in 2020 UK december in our pandemic, i think you just saved my soul. what is that 'sure' song called and where do we buy it? Stunning and stunned, utterly stunned.

[@realfoodforhumans8172]

What a beautiful voice, and talk. Reminds me a bit of Lori McKenna, like truth being sung.