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Piano Tuner Uses His Inheritance To Buy 11-Year-Old Autistic 'Mozart-Level' Prodigy A Grand Piano
The story of 11-year-old Jude Kofie and his unexpected gift(s) has taken the internet by storm.
Kofie, who is autistic, surprised his family last year when he began playing an old keyboard that was in the family's basement.
His father, Isaiah could not believe his ears. No one had taught Jude how to play—he'd never taken even one lesson.
Isaiah got Jude a larger keyboard for him to explore his passion and obvious talent.
Then one day, a grand piano unexpectedly turned up at their house.
Isaiah asked CBS News' Steve Hartman:
"All for free - who does that?"
The answer is Bill Magnusson, a piano tuner.
Magnusson saw a local news story on Jude and heard the prodigy play. Magnusson learned through the story Jude's family immigrated from Ghana, were raising a family and were still managing to send money back home to Ghana.
At the time, Magnusson said he thought:
"What resources are left over to help this special little soul?"
And with that, Magnusson used his father's inheritance to purchase the $15,000 piano which is valued at about $45,000. He also promised to tune the piano once a month as well as pay for Jude to get professional lessons.
You can watch the segment below.
\u201cEleven-year-old Jude Kofie, of Aurora, Colorado, demonstrated a remarkable talent no one anticipated when he discovered an old keyboard and, without any lessons, began playing - a talent piano tuner Bill Magnusson termed "Mozart level." https://t.co/njxydT6djB\u201d— CBS Sunday Morning \ud83c\udf1e (@CBS Sunday Morning \ud83c\udf1e) 1673191179
Viewers of the story were both in awe of Jude's amazing talent - which Magnusson refers to as "Mozart-level" - and in tears from Magnusson's generous act of pure kindness.
I am not crying, you’re crying. What a great act of kindness!
— Gilbert Villegas (@gilbert36ward) January 8, 2023
There is no earthly explanation for being able to be play the piano like that without ever having had a single lesson.
Heartwarming story. Your tribe at CBS Sunday Morning does the Lord's work @JimAxelrod
— Robert Lusetich (@RobertLusetich) January 9, 2023
what a lovely story
— Luke Hanrahan (@LukeHanrahan) January 9, 2023
Oh I loved this story so much ❤️
— Allison Sullivan (@_allisulli) January 9, 2023
This is such an inspiring story.
— Truth. Justice. Accountability. (@SDEnyaRedRain) January 10, 2023
😢😭❤️❤️🎶🎶
— Mr. Biscuits (@JohnWalako) January 10, 2023
Must be a little dust in my eye…. That was Beautiful. I’m proud to live in the same city that this young prodigy lives in. One day I hope to pay to see this bright young man 🫶🏻🎹🎵
— Chad America (@DJChadAmerica) January 8, 2023
This is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve heard…why is it those who have the least always give the most???? Lots of wealthy people live in that area of CO…never hear about money coming out of their pockets to nourish others talents.
— 4141 (@mjb4141) January 8, 2023
I said I wasn't going to shed any tears watching your show this morning,boy did I lie. Restored my faith in humanity. Some people are just beautiful, to take on this prodigy and family is one beautiful effort.
— cantfoolme (@cantfoolme8) January 8, 2023
This is so beautiful 💛
— Christine Galea (@chrisgalea) January 9, 2023
This is the best story I have seen in a very long time. What a special human Bill is. If we all just did one selfless thing every day, what an amazing world we would live in. #BeABill
— italia54 (@italia54) January 8, 2023
Of his incredible talents, Jude said it's a miracle.
CBS News asked:
"You think it's a miracle?"
Jude responded:
"That's what I prefer."
Magnusson revealed they are all "family now."
Father Isaiah echoed the statement and shared his gratitude:
"Somebody to just love you son like that by making sure that his future is secured, we are super thankful."
Before you move on with your day, take a couple of minutes to witness Jude's unparalleled gift.
\u201c11-year-old pianist Jude Nyame Yie Kofie playing \u201cWhen the Saints Go Marching In.\u201d\u201d— Dust-to-Digital (@Dust-to-Digital) 1667150661