Music Changes Lives, President of Ireland

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in conversation with the Musical Youth Foundation children’s charity about the power of music and music education. Among the topics discussed were his earliest musical memories, stand-out concerts and his desire to see musical instruments made available to every child in Ireland.

Music Changed My Life is a national #EducationEquality advocacy campaign designed by the Musical Youth Foundation to promote the life-changing benefits of music education for children. Over the coming weeks and months we’ll be revealing more and more video interviews with a host of people from Ireland and around the world, all talking about the impact music has had on their lives and how it can transform young lives, ensuring they reach their true potential.

Why not share your story with us? Record a short video and upload it to our Facebook page or email it to us and we’ll add it to our YouTube channel!