Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took the small boy to a concert of the famous pianist, Paderewski. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the

Paderewski smiled warmly at the mother and her son. “It’s moments like these that remind us of the beauty of music,” he replied. “Your son has a gift, and his courage to play today was truly inspiring. Encourage him to keep exploring the world of music.”

The mother nodded, tears of pride in her eyes. As they left the concert hall, hand in hand, the boy looked up at his mother with a newfound sense of determination. “I want to be a pianist like him,” he declared with a beaming smile.

The mother squeezed his hand and replied, “You can be anything you want to be, my dear. Just keep playing, keep learning, and never stop dreaming.” And so, with Paderewski’s encouragement echoing in their hearts, the young boy’s musical journey truly began, filled with promise, passion, and the unwavering support of his mother.