The Piano

Sixteen-year-old Nicole Lynne Yaffa's dream of having her very own black ebony baby grand piano and becoming a concert pianist was shattered by her father's refusal to allow musical instruments in the house. When Nicole would approach the subject of music, her father would immediately suggest gymnastics, soccer, or dance. Sports held no interest for Nicole, music was her passion. The empty place within her could never be filled with anything else. Money for a piano and music lessons was not an i