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Inspired by Tom’s story — and his music — strangers pledge guitars to help share the ‘gift of music’
A Canberra student’s inspiring connection with classical guitar has seen him and his music teacher inundated with offers of help.
Key points:
- Tom Dunlop has been gifted a new guitar and offered touring dates since his story became public
- Tom and his teacher Steve Allen have been inundated with support over the past week
- Guitar has helped Tom to overcome struggles with autism and ADHD
Diagnosed with autism and ADHD at a young age, Tom Dunlop suffered anger and concentration issues until he found the classical guitar could help keep him calm.
Now, after working with music teacher Steve Allen, the 16-year-old is a guitar prodigy, able to handle intricate classical pieces with aplomb.
And since their story went public, the pair have been…
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