The humanizing power of music | Evan Jasica | TEDxLFHS

Inspired by music therapy’s ability to unlock memories, improve communication, and process emotions, high school senior and music enthusiast Evan Jasica wonders how we can apply that power to our everyday lives. How can we harness the tool of music to connect us to ourselves and to others? Intro animation by Will Elliot. Animation Music: “Scarlet Fire (Sting)” by Otis McDonald. Evan Jasica is a Senior at Lake Forest High School. A lifelong musician, he is a member of several extracurricular music groups and serves as the Senior Drum Major of the LFHS band. Outside of music, Evan pursues a passion for English as a member of the speech team and independent writer. He also enjoys a great love of the outdoors as an Eagle Scout and long-standing TA of the outdoor education course. A fascination for music’s connection to our emotions led him to study its application in medicine and in our everyday lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at