Blind Kid Who Taught Himself How To Play Piano And Guitar Becomes An Internet Sensation

Apr 06, 2019 by apost team

If you are touched by people with disabilities, you are sure to love reading this story about Avett. This remarkable youngster proves that a serious disability does not need to interfere with talent or happiness. Plus, a disability does not necessarily prevent a person from using their talent to benefit other people. Many individuals have been blessed by this touching true story.

Avett Ray Maness has a disability. However, the 6-year-old boy does not permit his disability to get in the way of his natural talent as a musician. People around the world have seen the video of young Avett singing and playing the piano.

As a self-taught musician, Avett began playing the piano when he was 11 months old. Since that time, Avett has gained celebrity status via YouTube.

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Avett was born in Ohio with one blind eye. His other eye barely sees anything, even with the help of eyeglasses. Avett's blindness was caused by retrolental fibroplasia, a disease resulting in an atypical proliferation of fibrous tissue. The tissue is located behind the eye's lens.

As a result, the person affected by this condition becomes blind. Since Avett cannot see things in a normal way, he has learned to read braille. Plus, the boy must walk with a cane.

Avett's vision problem has not caused him to experience any hardships regarding his love for music. He is able to play all 88 piano keys in spite of his condition. In addition to attaining international fame on YouTube, Avett performed in a live concert in front of a few hundred people.

Avett loves listening to songs performed by Queen and The Turtles. Sara Moore, Avett's mother, mentioned that she wants people to become more aware of the problems experienced by people who are visually impaired.

Sara said that people who are blind need access to more resources and improved accessibility.

She told a reporter at CBS News that Avett wants to become a professional performer. She commented that this should not present any difficulties since her son has already gained immense popularity.

If you have been touched by this video of Avett performing his favorite songs, feel free to let us know your opinion in the comments!