Evelyn Glennie is a world renowned classical percussionist who has achieved success despite being deaf. She gradually lost her hearing from a young age but was encouraged to pursue music by her percussion teacher, Ron Forbes. He trained her to feel the music through her body rather than hear it. She attended the Royal Academy of Music in London where she achieved many awards. Glennie is now considered the top multi-percussionist globally and has inspired many through her determination to succeed despite her deafness.