The Amber Trust - Ashleigh's story

[@albertscanlon2005]

What remarkable playing by Ashleigh.. The Amber Trust is incredible. What dedicaton and patience all the staff show in helping blind autistic children. Her playing is inspiring. Staggering that 40% of blind children have perfect pitch. I was brought here by Channel 4 Lucy's piano playing . Truly awe inspiring.

[@mauriceeley621]

What a fantastic teacher

[@Caroline1261]

The last piece she is playing is SO hard to play well! Rachmaninoff prelude, Wow. I'm very impressed.

[@jakebackus8664]

Well done Adam. Good stuff with the trust. Ashleight is super talented and appears to benefit tremendously.

[@patriknorsten5813]

Just fantastic too see. Wonderful teacher with a true diamond to work with! Can not go wrong. All luck to you.

[@maryjackson871]

I am Mary in Auckland NZ. I have been teaching piano students for 40yrs.No one has ever reached the heights of Lucy and Ashleigh ..What joy you are giving us all.I pray that you will continue for many many years.Thankyou!!!

[@danieledwards1422]

Stevie Wonder,Ray Charles and more have been some of the BEST and I think these little ladies are amongst the Best... just saying facts people...😉😏☺️

[@ianmcnamara4994]

I wish i'd known about soemthing like this when I was a child, i'm blind and my mum tried to get me piano lessons but every teacher she approached said no it was not possible. I've had to teach myself through friends and a brief time at college when I had a few lessons. Piano was something I always wanted to learn and listening to these peoples stories has made me start joining a meetup every couple of months where I get to play. I'm hoping to start in the future trying to learn some proper piano pieces.

[@danieledwards1422]

Yea because I would LOVE to see that just remember it's never to late... The brain is just a big sponge absorb it all kiddo...😉😏☺️

[@ignatiuskhan]

The enthusiasm, the communication between these two is priceless. Thank you Ashleigh... and teacher.

[@pollyling8852]

Dear Mr Adam I knew you since you with Derek Paravicni , you are such kind human being , l wish you all the best and good health.

[@normanchristie4524]

What a wonderful school. A pity that the able-bodied musician (orchestral and vocal) do not have access to such gifted musicians.

[@KOB_KrubPhom]

Tears flowed as I saw many expressions of love between students and teachers.

[@mayhem035]

Your work is amazing! I would go to one of her piano concert wich i never attended before! I love music. Be priud of her oarents she can touch many people souls and heart with her playing! She's a marvelous human being!❤👌

[@djduffy1000]

Absolutely amazing Ashleigh your a fantastic musician.

[@robworrall6832]

The look of sheer exhilaration and pleasure on Ashleigh's face as she plays the Rach Prelude here is worth more than all the tea in China! This is what music is all about to me.

[@SheaSoapsbyLara]

Wonderful. Congratulations to her, her parents & teacher who are such a blessing.

[@ut0p1an]

Wonderful. 👏♥️👏

[@stryngh]

She has so much talent.

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

I'm encouraged to see people with hearing impairment enjoying and learning music. I have developed some hearing issues. I've had tinnitus my whole life and after having Covid I noticed some more hearing difficulties. I just got back into music after a 20 year hiatus, and have been a bit nervous about how I will navigate music with my declining hearing. This does my heart good to see that hearing impairment doesn't have to mean no more music.

[@robworrall6832]

I have tinnitus too and play the piano. I find that the music shifts my focus away from it and gives me relief. Wishing you a superb journey with your music.

[@kayethiel9912]

Stupendous such talent god bless her ❤

[@hfraat25]

Absolutely amazing

[@nancygould9478]

Two words spring to mind, brilliant and beautiful! All the best for your future endeavours….both of you!

[@bridmhicd]

Great playing! A such a difficult piece too. A great girl to achieve this standard.

[@michaellane2032]

What piece is she playing at the end?

[@branscombeR]

@@michaellane2032 Rachmaninoff - Prelude in C Sharp Minor (Op. 3 No. 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXTXmqumfrx1qtE R (Australia)

[@debsannison4987]

Wow Ashleigh that was amazing. You've brought me to tears with your brilliance xx

[@semperbufo152]

I am in awe and not worthy....absolutely speechless at you brilliance.What beautiful teachers too and you all have restored my faith in humanity.Thankyou.(and I am green with envy too)

[@Melmaegwen]

I got goosebumps hearing her music. What a wonderful musician!

[@glenmorangieff]

amazing the way you've got to inspire her to improvise a nice blues. bravo!

[@aspinallsandy4810]

Wonderful people, sooo much talent from Ashleigh, and her teacher

[@harryfleutv666]

Ashleigh and I went to the same school, I miss her

[@carolynryan8305]

What an Amazing Teacher of a Brilliant Student? God Bless you both! THANK YOU! QLD, Australia 🇦🇺

[@christinemeyer7163]

What a lovely girl.She seems so positive and outgoing!!The teachers are doing incredible work to unlock their abilities

[@hfraat25]

Brilliant thanks for letting me listen

[@AllenBarclayAllen]

Thank you Amber Trust , your working with these children gives us a real picture into our own subconscious child mind can do . I named my subconscious three year old child, Allen Barclay Allen . This child within all of us is what Jesus was speaking about when he said suffer the little children to come unto me for for of such is the kingdom of heaven ..!

[@haannguyen4402]

The fact that she allows herself to be touched is immense sign of trust

[@gary7360]

Absolutely Un bloody believe able the teachers skill and patience must be infinite

[@PaechesLenore]

i love ashleigh's love for music. her beyonce improv is pretty great. has she heard the coldplay tiny desk concert? it's quite the banger!

[@peacockpaula4723]

A very good afternoon to you Ashley and good looking teacher🙂. What an interesting clip and revealing amazing talent and miraculous abilities. It impressed me to tears. I enjoyed the end... victorious performance, congratulations. Proud loving parents, bless you all👏🙂.

[@ocuptorno]

All my deepest respect .

[@noapology88]

I can hardly wait to see Ashleigh perform on stage. All in good time.

[@elainewhitelock5347]

Amazing

[@danieledwards1422]

Someone NEEDS to get ahold of Chris Martin so he can give one of his BIGGEST fans a personal meet and greet... just saying...👏👏👏☺️ This Rose is for you young lady...🌹💐🌹💐❤️😏😉

[@anneobrien7115]

Unbelievable I'm crying so so lovely 😂🎉

[@karensayer3089]

Would love to see both girls doing a duet. If possible. Such incredible talent.

[@dinahjackson8146]

Ashleigh, you are a step to HEAVEN ! 😘😘😘

[@RGconductor]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@blairmornay6779]

She is perfect

[@jasminechen7099]

That's amazing 😊

[@robertabbasi1583]

Good job she’s doing god bless her and her teacher

[@BassComb]

There is a historical assumption that many great composers were neurodivergent. This child is certainly not a parrot, she belongs to a long line of extraordinary artists who perhaps had the same link with the world and emotions.

[@ThorFILMs000]

Amazing.

[@MichaelHBallard]

Beautiful!!

[@pollyling8852]

👏👏👏👏bravo Ashleigh ❤❤❤❤

[@marksingleton7199]

Speechless.

[@katharinevonschubert]

Just fantastic and inspirational!

[@normanchristie4524]

The rapport with their teachers is astounding. The ability of her to know how to access their mental/physical limitations. This is a weakness with tutors and able-bodied musicians!

[@blairmornay6779]

Adorable young lady

[@AllenBarclayAllen]

They can carry on a completely different conversation wile playing at the same time .

[@archie6945]

Is Beyonce aware of the tune she inspired?

[@sarahavena8537]

❣️💌❣️

[@icturner23]

Actually that’s not true about parrots either. It’s now known that they have some level of understanding of what they repeat, sometimes a very good level.

[@GilesHartop]

who is the teacher

[@theambertrust]

He is Professor Adam Ockelford, Chair of The Amber Trust. Adam founded the charity in 1995, and much of his research with the University of Roehampton has shaped the music services we offer to blind and partially sighted children.

[@GilesHartop]

@@theambertrust

[@GilesHartop]

@The Amber Trust ​ he is a good guy i hope to meet him one day

[@peterbedford380]

Another

[@jonmacneil1350]

I think Beyoncé could get down to the Beyoncé Blues..

[@robertclatworthy1857]

Absolutely wonderful