Tony Memmel

Born with one hand, Tony Memmel taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a homemade adaptive cast out of duct Tape. He’s toured to 47 states and 25 countries, sharing his music and message. In today’s talk, he’ll explore how embracing perceived limitations and obstacles can lead to unique opportunities in your life. Through story and song, Tony will encourage you to remember this… that one idea that you have that is as seemingly simple and small as learning a few songs on a guitar can shape your future and the lives of all you encounter. 

Born with one hand, Tony Memmel taught himself to play the guitar professionally by building a homemade adaptive cast out of duct tape. He’s since toured the globe and shared his music and message with millions. In this talk, Tony uses his unique journey to illustrate how perceived limitations can become a powerful catalyst for innovation. He’ll show your team that true resilience isn’t about just powering through—it’s about finding unconventional solutions to complex problems. Through story and song, Tony will inspire you to embrace a "duct tape mindset" to drive creativity, adapt to change, and turn everyday obstacles into your greatest strengths.
 

What if the biggest challenge in front of you is also the key to your success? That’s a question Tony Memmel has answered throughout his life. Born with one hand, Tony taught himself to play the guitar with just a few pieces of duct tape, and has gone on to tour to 47 states and 25 countries. In this talk, Tony uses his journey to challenge the idea that there’s only one way to get from where you are to where you want to be. He’ll share how the right mindset can turn any obstacle into an opportunity, and how a little bit of grit can help you find your unique purpose.

Come be a part of the co-write team led by Nashville singer-songwriter, Tony Memmel, for a fun and unique songwriting experience. No prior songwriting knowledge is necessary! In this interactive workshop, attendees will collaborate with Tony to create a song that celebrates the power of music to connect us all. Participants will contribute ideas, melodies, and lyrics, guided by Tony's expertise and musicality. Disclaimer: if you are wearing socks, prepare to have them rocked off.