Welcome to Music from the Heart – the virtual home of all things Jeff Moyer, “The Troubadour of Inclusion.” For half a century, this award-winning songwriter has written, recorded, and performed songs that speak to what Jeff calls “matters of consequence in the human condition.”

Jeff Moyer is an extraordinary human. Triumphant over seemingly endless e challenges, he has and continues to lead a creatively inspired life well-lived.

From his many recordings & songs to his self-published memoir, GRIT, and everything in between, Jeff’s life journey is the stuff of which legends are made. His long-time and historic participation in disability activism and advocacy are well-documented in this site’s pages.
Jeffrey John Moyer was born on February 20, 1949, and like many kids in those days, he got measles. But unlike other kids, at the age of five, triggered by the disease, he began to go blind due to a rare cone/rod dystrophy, an orphan genetic condition. That same summer, Jeff’s younger brother Mark was born with a severe cognitive disability.

Those twin vectors shaped his life experience and formed roots of the advocacy that would direct much of his career and drive his passion for seeing opportunities expand for people with disabilities.

Music from the Heart is dedicated to offering a user-friendly, accessible site for a diverse audience of people with and without disabilities. It is a work in progress.

Currently, Jeff is hosting a bi-monthly talk/variety show on the Set of the Sails YouTube Network, writing new songs, and finishing a book of short stories. What he will do next is anyone’s guess.

Enjoy!

During Jeff and Cris Moyer's recent visit to Arizona our family was their first stop, and Jeff once again graciously performed a concert for my sister's adult daycare center in Phoenix. Also, I had to mention, he graciously performed last year during their trip as well. What a treat for us all. All the clients at my sister's adult day care are developmentally delayed and disabled. Remembering Jeff from last year, as they all came in the room and saw him once again, you could feel the sweet breezes of pure excitement and love filling the warehouse. Then they all sat down and you could hear a pin drop. But once Jeff began singing the giggles and clapping began! The smiles on the clients' faces were like little suns shining on each face. I almost needed to wear my sunglasses! When Jeff invited them to sing along, it was like being in a room full of choir angels. Oh, how they love Jeff and his beautiful music. The most favorite time of each concert has been when Jeff sings the "name song", oh how they love this. He takes an individual's name and then sings it back to them. Those that could walk, came up to stand by him as he sang to them and delighted in having their photos taken with Jeff. I just delivered their photos this week, and oh how their faces lite up when they saw themselves with Jeff. They just giggled and giggled at the sight. They just love Jeff, he was accepted immediately as family to all of them. What a time we all had. It was spiritual. Jeff has a unique ability to connect with the developmentally delayed individual on a spiritual level.. What a gift to my family and my sister's daycare family to have the opportunity to take part and witness this love. To sum up the experience, music and intoxicating pure love filled the room. Thank you Jeff and Cris for making this very special time for all of us, we are so grateful and our hearts are full of love for you and Cris.

Sincerely,
Gail and Zona
Phoenix, AZ

Gail & Zona