TEENAGER Leigh Culshaw is hitting the right notes after beating the odds to teach himself to play the keyboards.

For the talented youngster, seen right, suffers from severe sight problems.

And the youngster, who was given his first keyboard by his parents when he was six years old, was a such a success when he twice performed for residents at Moss Bank Elderly Persons Home he's tuning up for more concerts at homes throughout the borough.

Leigh, who has never had a music lesson in his life, attends St Vincent's School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in West Derby, Liverpool. But the 15-year-old from Loughrigg Avenue, Clinkham Wood, has never let his disability get in the way of his music.

Mum Pamela, who has five other children, told the Star: "Leigh has always been interested in music and he started messing about on the keyboards when we bought him his very first one in the eighties.

"Last year we bought him another keyboard, which is a lot bigger than the previous instruments he has had, and he has come on leaps and bounds. Leigh's confidence has increased so much that he has even started to compose his own music.

"I know most mums are biased when it comes to their own children, but in Leigh's case I really am genuine when I say that he's a natural keyboard player and I am sure, without doubt, he will do well."

Anyone who would like to know more about Leigh, or would like him to play for them, can contact Donna Dawber at the Star on 01744 611861.

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