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World Service,08 Jan 2020,20 mins

The pianist who learnt to play on a paper piano

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Andrew Garrido was desperate to play the piano but lessons were expensive and his family couldn't afford them. Andrew, undeterred, made a keyboard out of paper and taught himself. A decade later and what he's achieved defies all expectations. Additional playing in this piece was by Duncan Hannant. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Alice Gioia Picture: Andrew Garrido with his paper piano Credit: Alice Gioia

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