From left: Pianist Ron Tan Zi Kai learned to play the instrument by watching others play and experimenting on his own. Other performers include Sota student Kevin Tristan and Sota student Natasha Da Costa.
Singapore
SELF-TAUGHT pianist Ron Tan Zi Kai is "80 per cent deaf". He learned to play the instrument by watching others play and experimenting on his own.
Eventually he mastered the piano to an extent he could perform in pubs, hotels and public concerts.
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