I am Ali Baghbani, a pianist who believes that music flows not from the fingers, but from the depths of the soul. My musical journey took a profound turn twelve years ago following a life-altering accident that resulted in the paralysis of my right hand. At that moment, the world I knew—a world defined by the piano—fell into a heavy silence. But it was not the end.
Over the past decade, I have navigated significant physical and psychological challenges, including the constant battle with chronic phantom limb pain. Yet, my passion for music compelled me to reinvent my technique. Today, I perform exclusively as a one-handed pianist, mastering with my left hand what I once played with both.