How Did a Janitor's Hidden Piano Talent Get Discovered?

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Aleksander Kudajczyk, a university cleaner, unexpectedly showcased his piano talent when he played on a grand piano, unaware of a camera recording him. This incident led to his musical skills being discovered, drawing comparisons to the film "Good Will Hunting." However, it's noted that Kudajczyk had been playing since age four and had formal training at a music conservatory, indicating that his talent was not entirely hidden. The discussion highlights the prevalence of hidden musical talents among everyday people, with examples of individuals in various professions who possess significant musical abilities. Despite the admiration for Kudajczyk's talent, there is a recognition of the hard work and dedication required to succeed in music, contrasting with the challenges faced by those with music degrees in finding employment. The community expresses a desire to hear Kudajczyk's performance captured on camera.
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This is amazing!

When university cleaner Aleksander Kudajczyk put down his mop to have a tinkle on a grand piano he thought no one would hear him.

Had he known of the camera in the corner of the room he would never have touched the instrument - and his virtuoso talent would have remained undiscovered.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...in_article_id=462888&in_page_id=1770&ito=1490
 
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Nice! Their comparisons to "Good Will Hunting" are a bit screwy, though - the fellow has been playing piano since age 4, studied at a major music conservatory, and had been playing for audiences for a years. Being a janitor was an avocation that earned him some money and left him time to continue to practice. Getting good as a musician and continuing to improve requires hard work and dedication.

You'd be surprised to find out how many people you meet are musically talented. There was a local fellow that rebuilt hydraulic rams for heavy equipment and was a very talented C&W musician with his own weekly TV show. I was invited to a jam at another guitarist's house in college, and the steel guitarist from that C&W band showed up. Killer! I never asked him what he did for a living - maybe a truck driver. I know another guy that locates underground pipes and wires for a living who is a really talented jazz guitarist. When I hosted open-mike blues jams, he was too shy to get up on the stage and play in front of people.
 
I have an undergraduate degree in music and can't find a decent job anywhere. :rolleyes: But we generally know what we are going into from the beginning. Nice story and hats off to the pianist!
 
I want to hear what he played on that camera.
 
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