A renowned musician widely recognized as the “Bela Fleck of the hammered dulcimer,” Ted Yoder gained global acclaim in 2016 for his instrumental rendition of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” which garnered over 100 million views.

Ted, who has been married for 25 years and is a father of 7, attributes his success in music to the unwavering support and encouragement of his family. A firm believer in finding joy and beauty in the everyday, Ted’s perspective on life was transformed after his family survived a car accident in 2007, which prompted him to question whether he had taught his children how to pursue their dreams and live without regret.