68: Autistic Piano Prodigy Jacob Velazquez

Jacob Velazquez is an 8 year old gifted pianist with autism. He has performed on Good Morning America, The View, CNN & more.

He was recently invited by Taylor Swift to meet her on tour after playing a medley for her and posting on Youtube.

Jacob has already recorded his first album and dreams of becoming a music producer one day.

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Jacob’s Story:

Jacob started playing on his father’s piano when he was three and a half years old. One day his father heard him playing a song he hadn’t taught him. That’s when Jacob’s parents realized that their son had a very unique and special talent.

After starting piano lessons at age 4, Jacob recorded his first album when he was 6 years old.

Hear more about Jacob’s inspiring journey in this episode of The Autism Show Podcast.

We discuss:

• Jacob’s childhood before he was diagnosed.
• Focusing on abilities instead of focusing on the diagnosis.
• A day in the life of a child piano prodigy
• plus, you’ll hear one of Jacob’s recorded songs

Interview Links:

• Jacob’s website