The little piano man | Brandon Goldberg | TEDxYouth@Miami

At he tender age of 9 years old, Brandon has found his passion. He loves to play, inspire and unite people with his joy of playing the piano.
Brandon challenges you to find your instrument and see where it takes you.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@zact9743]

FINALLY another kid that actually knows what real music is!!

[@Caramelcutee97]

You need to give this boy a thumbs up. He is my inspiration and every kid should listen to this. Please parents show this to your kids. What a gentleman he will be in his older years!!!!!!

[@70mjc]

Wow, playing an instrument in front of people is nothing but to be so calm, collected and well spoken while public speaking is astounding

[@Tazbocat]

Now that is truly God given talent and inspiration!!!God bless you little man! Simply amazing!

[@juanitashanks3979]

Great inspiration Brandon!!! You are AMAZING!!! 💜

[@janesutton5195]

Brandon's speech is so impressive, not to say his extraordinary talent at the piano, he should give a speech class to many of today's youth!!!!! And even some adults!

[@zosimopablo9943]

He is a piano prodigy, he is really a music and rhythm genius

[@zenhula]

Such a bright, articulate, inspiring child!

[@bigblueowx]

and that's gonna grow !

[@rickhaywoodgraywoulf]

If all of the world leaders could be as as insightful, inspiring and intelligent as this young fellow is... we might could have a real chance at world peace. He is obviously wise well beyond his years but I hope he still has a grand childhood. God bless him!!!

[@cokeandreeses]

Bravo! The speech alone was outstanding. Very talented little pianist. I expect to see Brandon throughout the future with a solid career in music.

[@cfrealtor]

I know him he definitely is

[@nadali7093]

he really is lucky to have a piano lying around in his house. even luckier that his parents could afford to send him to piano class. i thought myself songs by ears too, just like him. my mom promised me that she'll send me to piano lesson if our finance was stable. i'm 18 now, and i've stopped playing the piano because even now, we are having problems financially and i guess i was just emotionally discouraged. i don't blame my mother, i love her and i thank her for always trying and never giving up and i'm just saying all this just to get it off of my chest (*wipes tears*) ✌🙂

[@maryburchnell7741]

Perhaps someday you will find your way back to music and the piano -- sounds like your heart is missing it! I wish you everything good!

[@davidbee8178]

Potato cat, hope that there might be a community or church piano near your home that you can play and practice on - even if you can simply afford a used keyboard, it will keep you going until you can afford something a little more sophisticated - if its in your heart to play music you'll find a way. Keeping on keeping on might lead to new opportunities. Stay positive.

[@littlejoe9381]

Potato Cat don't give up. I have been wanting to play the piano for many years now. I took a few lessons when I was about 23 years old, but my schedule just became more and more busy. Every time I see young people like Brandon or older ones like Billy Joel, Harry Connick Jr. and others, they inspire me to want to get back to my self help books and keyboard. I do not plan to give up. I will just have to sacrifice some time and effort and do what I have to do to learn. I encourage you to get a keyboard or other instrument, and do what you must so that you can develop your talent. Don't give up! We can do it, and we will.

[@mpero3]

Oh my gosh, potato cat, please take heart and believe what all of us say here! You can do it! I teach music, and I always tell people it's never too late to bring music into your life! You can get an electric keyboard very inexpensively off craigslist (or elsewhere, like Salvation Army or ebay), or tell everyone you know (including your teachers) that you're looking for a keyboard. Someone will come through for you. Then, find fabulous free lessons right here on KZbin! There are lots of great teachers ready to teach you! So let your heart lead you, and let music be part of your life once again!!

[@scrupulous1368]

I understanding your feelings so much.

[@FerngullyPromise]

God has really blessed this young boy! FANTASTIC!

[@kennyfebrian3906]

man it must be hard to find a friend that's the same wise as he is at his age, kids today listens to harsh musics (no hate), Brandon you are an inspiration to all the young and even old people out there, you inspire a lot of people to appreciate music and to find their own "instrument", you still got a long way to go kid, I hope you use it wisely😊

[@LizzyAlexis]

He's such a beautiful light! Such a God given gift!

[@comfortbelindatanor6347]

Bradon is a gift from above!!

[@toyanice]

Brandon you are such an inspiration to youths of today. Wise beyond your years. You are a Brilliant, Talented and Articulate young Lad!! Would make any parent proud. After watching little big shots I came here and I am glad this was Awesome!!!

[@rhondaisraelsson3786]

I shared your speech with my 11 year old son Lucas who is such a happy little person. he plays the piano as well as the cello. Aspires to become a chef. You inspired me Brandon and my son would love to hear your Ted Talk! Thank you!

[@jaxtaposerag23]

Rhonda Israelsson this guy was a genius , finished college at 10 , learnt to read at 3 shot himself at 14 because he realized that he has lived a moment thus donated his organs for those in need.

[@hrryjck5667]

this kid goes to my music summer camp and is amazing

[@carmenthomassiny2458]

He goes to mine too😂Dillard summer camp

[@davidbee8178]

Terrific speaker as well as a terrific musician - nice going Brandon. Hope to see you in concert halls in the future!

[@sammylee4977]

who's here after his appearance on Little Big Shots? haha

[@Caramelcutee97]

+sammy lee I had to right after

[@afa7127]

meeeee...

[@jennifertea6377]

me

[@nhanphuong7032]

meee

[@KansiimeAnneEntertainer]

sammy lee me tooo

[@sararodriguez-to5go]

I've known this guy since we were 6. He was a great student, and a great friend. Sadly, he had to transfer because some kids in my class were jealous, and told him his music was terrible and that they were better than him. I'm sorry to say that these kids were my friends, and I didn't stand up for him. He wouldn't have been bullied and i would still be his friend.

[@sararodriguez-to5go]

This is Sara, incase you're reading this

[@GenX6887]

I tried bass back in high school and found out I wasn't so good at it. But fast forward 12 years later, which would be last year, I found that my instrument was the piano. And now I wish I would've learned it years ago as a kid!

[@Marc.22.]

That SOOOO at 4:07 killed me 🤣 I love that he is better than most people at speaking in public. And his piano playing is extraordinary.

[@hennimwebb]

Absolutely amazing! Gifted! God bless you, Brandon!

[@teresatristino3387]

BRAVO! AMAZING @9 Yrs old!!!

[@AntonieBischop]

Amazing, thanks for the motivation!

[@sharonabelman2391]

He is FANTASTIC!

[@esthermiller2713]

Another musical prodigy!!! LOVE to witness GENIUS!!!! 👍🏻

[@maxsimes]

Its impressive. Its impressive that he was able to memorize that speech that was clearly not written by him, at age 9

[@rodericgray5202]

Why couldn't he have written his own speech (maybe with a little bit of help)? He seems to be gifted in a lot areas.

[@maxsimes]

@@rodericgray5202 he is definitely talented. its just something in how the speech is structured that makes it seem as if hes not talking about himself from his own perspective, you know? i could give countless examples in his speech pattern that make it seem unnatural coming from a 9 year old. the speech itself seems too "rational", but in reality, a gifted child doesnt "start to analyze the keys" etc, but just develops the interest naturally. his speech sounds like his proud (and rightly so, im not saying anything) mom is talking about him to other moms. i hope you can understand where im coming from, and if not, id love to have a discussion

[@thepianoplayer416]

Excellent presentation. Not all kids at a young age have a clue navigating the world around them and choose specific music instruments. Some already have a passion in something they want to do like piano music, painting, etc. When it comes to music, some parents get their kids into music lessons (especially Classical music) as an academic exercise (a way to teach kids discipline). When kids grow up, they ended up hating music so much the piano or other instruments just sit at home with nobody touching it. Many Asians parents who tend to get their kids into piano or violin by default and sometimes the cello because of the influence of Yo-Yo Ma. They probably think it would be easier to measure kids' progress against each other if they all play similar instruments. Besides an old-fashioned acoustic piano, there is the electronic substitute many parents would buy. They are more affordable especially if you don't know if your kids will continue to play after the first year. It is much easier to pass along to the next person without having to hire a mover.

[@DrRobertMPick]

AMAZING young man! A future star!

[@ginafriend1690]

Such a Bright and Shining little Big Star ☆

[@nyimatsewang9145]

you are amazing, hope your talent more in the future and successful your dream

[@giiq7653]

Wao!!!! Sammy Lee, I also did. I searched this just after I say the Little Big Shot and i am more than impressed.

[@totalbakayti]

Speechless!!

[@DabneyFountain]

Bravo!!! Brandon. Thank you,Sir.

[@liagugushvili3017]

Bravo you have a good taste of music

[@jaxtaposerag23]

Rhonda Israelsson this guy was a genius , finished college at 10 , learnt to read at 3 shot himself at 14 because he realized that he has lived a moment thus donated his organs for those in need.

[@LetsLearnwithAdam]

Great! Incredulously different!

[@valeriekuhn3746]

I love this kid!

[@cheryljurgensen1960]

an amazing young man - so beautiful - hope Elton John does a duet with him - and second song I know this but cannot think of the artist but a favorite of mine - so enjoyed!!! :) this lil piano man is amazing !!!!

[@ferreto343]

Frank Sinatra

[@valdeeracruso1734]

I would have liked to hear Brandon when he played by ear, and not after being taught. I've always felt a student begins to play like his tutor and loses some of his original flair. A style that would have been all his own. His love for music is obvious and wonderful, but his amazing speaking ability and personality comes over so well. I can imagine him being a presenter, pianist like Jools Holland.... Or similar, if he never goes on to love the boogie.

[@salfeldman8226]

that guys in my brothers class in school

[@cfrealtor]

Im not lying i am in his home room and every class

[@egreendc]

The lad is great. (Who are the people who give thumbs down for any good performance?? Losers...wait, I cant use a Trump word....)

[@spilttaco3343]

Edward Green Sounds like you got TDS. May I suggest Tylenol and a sinking island?!?!

[@JM-wb3ms]

wow

[@wadegarcia8102]

Idk why but I liked this performance better than LBS. but nonetheless still an incredibly talented person!!!

[@lindasellers9132]

How can I join your fan club? I think I love you!

[@lornagracepoole]

He's technically much better than his choice in music..... You can hear from the jazz runs in the intro of the first song. He needs to branch out into more technical jazz instead of chord based classics if he wants to fulfil his full potential and challenge himself, BUT for now he's a kid and if that's what he enjoys playing :)

[@adrianna369]

God..he was inmy school!!!

[@afa7127]

he has magic fingers 😆😆

[@helenebookie368]

OMG . God is in all of us .

[@19.sciencetechnology30]

This is not the work of a god. This is simply reincarnation. He is more than a piano prodigy!

[@paulfievet9301]

Craig Opperman lol

[@CoxJoxSox]

You think TED could afford a better sound system

[@colorklimax]

Okay... Second and third song, Fly Me to the Moon and Imagine. I wish to know what's the song title of the first one. Though song seemed familiar to my ears but the title, I'm completely clueless.

[@miken891]

Billy Joel 'Piano Man'

[@Anne-qs2ip]

While I'm already 15 years old and still doesn't know how to play a single instrument...

[@treehouse2902]

He's lying, he's really 50 years old. But yes, definitively and old soul.

[@kdeloris2225]

He wants to meet Billy Joel I know somebody can make that happen get on people.

[@Moiturette]

I bet he's got absolute pitch.

[@millionsubscriberswithnovi5809]

Was this recorded on a Nokia?!?

[@skunkface]

They didn't mic the piano correctly. It could have sounded better.

[@hamida3491]

What's name of first song?

[@gabriellataylor1354]

Sing Me A Song - You're The Piano Man by Billy Joel

[@organbuilder272]

Piano Man

[@user-pp2je5jr9j]

What's the name of the first song ?

[@miken891]

Billy Joel 'Piano Man'

[@pluspnv]

He's playing with no sheets?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@alfredsaad8313]

What's the second song?

[@marlenearteaga5938]

I believe it's fly me to the moon by Frank Sinatra :)

[@alfredsaad8313]

Marlene Arteaga thanks you!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nolagrieve6079]

ALFREDO GABRIEL SAAD to see Pass this on hun.

[@zozaldosseri]

From Steve Harvey show

[@nomoore7382]

who was the audio engineer??? fire them, the audio quality is awful, this young man deserves better than this.

[@dubmicstep4186]

Not even a single your lie in April comment. That's a shocker

[@jimronsivalli1675]

What is this child's I.Q.?

[@bigblueowx]

UN real

[@navaneethakrishnan2154]

U know lydian

[@CoxJoxSox]

Why didn't they get you a small piano?

[@fredericfrancoischopin1891]

Gosh, imagine the iq this kid has

[@jaxtaposerag23]

Frédéric François Chopin lol he finished college at 10 learnt to read at 3 shot himself at 14

[@jaxtaposerag23]

Hes too intelligent for this world

[@jaxtaposerag23]

Frédéric François Chopin he had an iq the same as einstein and newton at 3 though

[@Julian-ww6hx]

Give up lil bro

[@CoxJoxSox]

Ugh - Sinatra is so overrated as a singer

[@rhondaisraelsson3786]

I shared your speech with my 11 year old son Lucas who is such a happy little person. he plays the piano as well as the cello. Aspires to become a chef. You inspired me Brandon and my son would love to hear your Ted Talk! Thank you!

[@loshashow]

who's here after his appearance on Little Big Shots? haha

[@aftab277]

LoSha Show لوشا 🙋

[@elizabethromer334]

This is one of TWO Ted Talks he gave BEFORE his appearance on Little Big Shots.....