What happens when music becomes medicine?In this powerful episode of Listening With Hope, host Hope Young, MT-BC — renowned music therapist — sits down with Andy and Shermakaye to share their incredible journey from a life-threatening accident to an unforgettable return to the stage.When Shermakaye called 911 as Andy nearly drowned in his own blood, she also reached out to Hope Young with a bold dream: to help Andy recover, heal, and one day perform music again — despite his severe disabilities, twisted hands, and loss of speech.Through groundbreaking music therapy, neuroscience, and pure determination, Andy worked his way back — regaining speech, hand function, memory, and the ability to stand and perform with Texas swing legend Ray Benson and jazz guitar hero Stanley Jordan.This is not just a story of survival — it’s a story of how music rewires the brain, heals the body, connects us to one another, and helps us overcome what seems impossible.Watch and discover the extraordinary ways music can heal both the brain and body, transforming not only individual lives but also the relationships around them. We explore how near-death experiences reshape love and connection, and uncover the fascinating neuroscience behind recovery and music therapy. At its heart, this is a powerful love story — one fueled by hope, the unbreakable bond of community, and the remarkable ability of music to inspire, restore, and unite.✨ Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that will touch your heart and lift your spirit.Subscribe now to Listening With Hope — The Power of Music Series — and discover how music binds, defines, inspires, and transforms lives.

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