Tony Memmel is a singer-songwriter, speaker, and teacher with unique charisma and creativity. Though he was born with one hand, he taught himself to play the guitar by building a special cast that he designed out of Gorilla Tape.

He’s spoken and performed in 47 of the 50 states and in 17 countries, sharing his music and his message of hard work, determination, and resilience. Tony serves as a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, and has ""traveled"" to 11 countries (virtually) since April of 2020.

His work ranges from composing symphonies, to writing and arranging music for children, visiting schools, hospitals, and churches, to performing in historic concert venues, and helping people with hand/limb-differences (like his) to develop their own adaptive methods that allow them to make music a part of their lives.

Tony's mission is to educate, entertain, and elevate the hearts and minds of those he has the opportunity to reach.

Tony grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and son. He enjoys playing basketball, swimming, hiking, and cooking/trying new foods… especially if hot sauce is involved.

Inspirational, Disability, Overcoming Adversity, Creative Thinking, Resilience Creativity, Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Guitarist, Music,