Last weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours with Max Smith-Levin, 3, who was born with a rare disorder that left him without eyes. The reporter and I were not sure what to expect from this story. When we got there his parents explained to us that Max loves music. When a song began he would start to smile and swing his body to the rhythm of the music. I could only imagine what it would be like to be blind, with only sounds and sense of touch to help me experience the pleasures of life. He also has a set of prosthetic eyes .Watching him playing music with his keyboard was very inspiring for me. This three-year-old little boy is amazing and I'm sure he will be making beautiful music in the future.
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When the music stops he grabs his ears to signal to his parents that he wants more.
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Max's father helps him with his toys.
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Max smiles when he hears his favorite songs.(Above) Max plays music on a keyboard his grandparents gave him and he has learn every button on the keyboard. (Below)
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