Getun Tri Aena – An Amazing Young Woman Photo courtesy of NY Daily Times

There are countless stories of amazing people defying odds and surpassing limits to achieve their dreams – and Getun Tri Aena is one of them. This young lady has become something of a celebrity in the small town of Banjarnegara, Jakarta as she wows audiences with her piano playing skills and abilities.

Getun isn’t like many other pianists, however, as she was born lacking arms. While others in the same situation might think of their disability as an insurmountable barrier, Getun’s positive attitude has caused her to look for other ways to fulfil her dreams of becoming a musician.

Getun Tri Aena playing the piano with her feet Photo courtesy of NY Daily Times

And so the little girl learned how to play the piano with her feet.This highly-skilled 11 year old goes to school, much like other children her age, and has learned to flip through pages of books and even write with her two little feet. Gertun has also taught her feet how to take photos and use a mobile phone, keeping her at par with all the other children her age.

Her lack of arms hasn’t stopped her from learning a lot of other household tasks as well. When Gertun’s mother can’t fit all the chores around the house into her overflowing schedule, she can depend on her daughter to chop vegetables, cook, wash dishes, and clean rooms and items around the house without a problem.

Young Gertun lives in a house with her mother, father, and two brothers, who have never tired of the many skills and abilities their little girl has learned throughout the years. But they do admit that her piano playing is the most exceptional. Not only has Gertun displayed the will-power of a truly positive individual, she has also performed with the talent of a real musician.

Gertun has served as an inspiration to many of the people in their community, and even throughout the globe. Her story has been shared countless times and has never failed to impress and inspire the people that it touches.

A lot of times, people give up and let go without having tried all the possible venues for success. There are a lot of things we can learn from Gertun. There really is no way you can extinguish the fighting spirit of a person fuelled by perseverance. Anything is possible if you have the right attitude and outlook, and Gertun Tri Aena is a constant reminder of that.