What happens when children explore music playfully? Turning curiosity, movement, and experimentation into sound can transform the way children experience music. Music technology educator Athanasios Dimitriou, shares how combining technology with inventive instruments and playful exploration, often with children of different abilities, can turn music into a space where creativity, participation, freedom of expression and love can help children grow and heal. Could this be the idea that makes it to the TED stage in 2026? #TEDxAthens #TEDxAth #TEDxGlobalIdeaSearch This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx