When Memory Fails But Music Remains
When Memory Fails But Music Remains  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Wed Aug 26 2026
Description: When memory fails us, our love of music can often remain.One artist is using her mother's love of music, which inspired her own musical journey from early childhood to the present day, to help connect with her mother as her memory and ability disappears due to her battle with Alzheimer's disease.Ester Wisnerova is a vocalist, composer and educator originally from Slovakia. Now based in NYC with strong roots overseas in Europe, Ester is internationally acclaimed for her work in music, performing across the world and sharing her critically acclaimed debut album, Blue Journal. Named in the top 30 under 30 in Forbes Slovakia, Ester Weisnerova has caught international attention for her unique and velvety voice and approach to Jazz. Influenced by her mother, a musician, at a young age, Ester sang in the church choir starting at age 4 and began piano lessons at age 5, to then fall in love with Jazz, a style of music not traditionally taught at the time in Slovakia. Ester googled how to sign Jazz, and since then, Ester has been making her mark on the music industry. Not only is Ester a performer, she co-founded “Music Beyond Borders”, a jazz and contemporary music education non-profit in Slovakia which has served over 150 Slovakian students in just four years. She is here today to share the story about how she became a jazz vocalist and educator, and how she is sharing the story of love and perseverence of a mother and daughter with her upcoming album that shares her experience caring for her mother with dementia, and how music continues to be a uniting factor in their loving relationship. Thank you Ester Wiesnerova for being on the show & sharing your inspiring story with us.What connect with you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk. Learn more about Ester Wiesnerova's work here:https://esterwiesnerova.com/en/Follow Ester on Instagram as @esterwiesnerovaConnect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshaferThis episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026.All Rights Reserved#esterwiesnerova #dementia #talkswithdrshafer #music #storytelling