Amazing 6 Year Old Ethan Bortnick - Piano Prodigy on Tonight Show

Ethan Bortnick is a Pianist, Composer and world class entertainer who passionately enjoys entertaining. He plays over 200 songs from memory and can play both by ear and by reading notes.
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[aj56thstreet]

Every toddler in China can do this.

[avq5]

The truth is ..

Any reasonably intelligent/ coordinated child can play this music if only they have the desire or willingness to learn.

Labeling them prodigies and geniuses serves only to discourage other children who might not view themselves as such. 

[eagaphil01]

@avq5 I hate to say it, but you are completely wrong. As an individual that has played an instrument for 16 years of my 20 year life there is something that sets apart prodigies. I have played with people who will be better than me no matter how much I practice. I am not saying it's impossible to be great without having that X factor, but there is something that sets kids like this, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, etc. apart.

[cushion7991]

fake... hes not asian

[rcluver77]

has he taken lessons?

[DangoTeff]

@avq5 yes, its true anyone can learn how to play piano. but still, the fact that he essentially didnt need any teaching and the fact that he can play by ear at such a young age makes him a prodigy. i doubt most children even know what a prodigy is let alone care if they are one.

[designerproductions]

People- stop saying that you can do this if you just want to. So, unless you are an amazing piano player you aren't allowed to judge.

[mrsnessabieberfever]

I'm going to see him live here in Lancaster ,California. On Monday. He is now 10....bye the way he is amazing(:

[jonsei100]

that boy is so funny and cute

[imxoxox]

Wow! He's better than me! So adorable LOL "I don't need them." Just the way he says things...... "The tiger ran away at the zoo, by me."

And FYI, I love Emily Bear too, but stop comparing them! Its unfair and totally not necessary. Just let him enjoy his music, people! Jeez.......

:)

[joshhorne]

He's a good showman too, announcing the song titles and what-not. Good performer. Good player. Amazing kid.