Most musicians learn music by reading sheet music. David Lai, who became blind shortly after birth, learns music completely by ear.

Concert pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii is becoming one of the world’s most recognised virtuosos. Unlike most performers in our concert halls, Tsujii is also blind, and relies on recorded parts to learn ...

"David is one of the most extraordinary talents I've ever had the pleasure of teaching," says his Indiana University music professor.

Pianist David Lai identifies people by their footfall. Totally blind since shortly after his premature birth in China, Lai hasn't used braille in years. The fourth year doctoral student at Indiana ...