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Blind Teen Piano Prodigy WOWS the Crowd—But Ellen’s Got Something Unexpected Up Her Sleeve…

Matthew Whitaker was born 23 weeks premature, weighing one pound, 11 ounces. Having just barely made it into the second trimester, all odds were against this precious little boy.

He was given less than a 50 percent chance of surviving.

Sixteen years later, he’s a musical prodigy with an impressive resume of performances everywhere from Carnage Hall to The Apollo, to touring both the United States and countries abroad.

Matthew Whitaker

“I am a musician, who happens to be blind,” Matthew says. “I have been blessed with a God given gift. I pray that I can continue to be a blessing and inspiration to others.”

After seeing a video of Matthew circling around the Internet, Ellen Degeneres invited the jazz musician to appear on her show!

Radiating joy, and a contagious spirit of happiness, Matthew sits down with Ellen to talk about his 13-year music career.

After teaching himself to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on the piano at just three years old, Matthew discovered his purpose in life.

Matthew Whitaker

By the age of 10, he was opening for his idol, Stevie Wonder, at the Apollo Theater, and by 13, he’d mastered the art of the piano, drums, keyboard and organ. Matthew tells Ellen that he plans to tackle the vibraphone next.

Of course, Ellen didn’t want to just talk to the musical prodigy, she wanted everyone to hear him play. So with that, Matthew’s dad escorted him to the performance stage where a piano was waiting for him.

He takes his seat and his fingers get to work!

In true Ellen fashion, Matthew did not leave the show empty-handed. Ellen surprised the teen with his very own Vibraphone, to kick-start his newest musical endeavor.

What an incredible testimony Matthew has to share. He’s a survivor, who’s taken the disabilities that the devil meant for bad, and turned them into blessings that God has used for GOOD!! All the praise for this incredible musician.

Bri Lamm
Bri Lamm
Bri is an outgoing introvert with a heart that beats for adventure. She lives to serve the Lord, experience the world, and eat macaroni and cheese in between capturing life’s greatest moments on one of her favorite cameras.

3 Ways to Fight for Your Marriage When You’re Tempted to Throw in the Towel

"People were placing bets at our wedding. Nobody thought we had a chance."

How to Deal With a Lying Husband and Get a Better Marriage

"I can still remember vividly the look on my husband’s face as regretful tears fell and he lay broken before me."

One Year After “I Do,” Husband Realizes Why Marriage Isn’t for Him

They met when they were 15 and were best friends for 10 years—but after being married just 1 year, the truth hit him HARD.