Foundation is music to the ears of teen pianist

John Hibbard watched Terry Maelaua at the piano

John Hibbard watched Terry Maelaua at the piano Source: SBS

A self-taught teenage pianist who learned to play on a borrowed keyboard is dreaming of becoming a professional musician, thanks to the help of a special program. The program, founded by a Sydney music teacher, empowers talented young people to achieve their goals despite disadvantages they may face. Lydia Feng has more.



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