This video leaves me with such a light heart!! It fills me with joy and truly inspires me to encourage others. Thank you.
Posted 21 days ago by Justin. S from Steubenville Ohio

My English teacher told us this story. It also happened to his son. Your commercial had remarkable resemblance to it. Thank you for what you do!
Posted 23 days ago by Samantha W from San antonio

This spot (Concert) is my favorite so far. It brings tears to my eyes every time. The pianist is truly a Pro. Keep playing this one!!! I also like "You Can Let Go" and "You Raise Me Up."
Posted about 1 month ago by Peggy H. from Virginia

Innocence is something we should all keep close to our hearts, as it makes us so darn thankful for the melodies that you stir within our hearts. Blessings always.
Posted about 1 month ago by Lady Samm from Smithville Ontario

This is so cute. This would be the highlight of my week if I were there!
Posted 2 months ago by Julia L from Vermont

To the owner of these wonderful TV spots....Thank you...this is something the world is lacking BIG TIME, today!! I am 75 and this is not the wonderful world that I lived in...BUT, you are showing the world what it can and should be!! Thank you.
Posted 3 months ago by Carol T from Yucaipa, CA

Brilliant, beautiful and poignant. Keep doing what you are doing. Geat Stuff !!
Posted 4 months ago by Robert W. from Saddle River, NJ

These are some of the best commericials I have ever seen. The one on Encouragement is the greatest.
Posted 5 months ago by Steve H. from Louisiana

They did a very good job at this.
Posted 5 months ago by Jason B. from California

Music is part of the glue in my family. Encouragement is always a good choice! Love this.
Posted 6 months ago by Lisa G. from Alaska

Wow. I think that one is the best of them all! I have done scary things like that but people get mad at me! However, that's a great message to send out and helps make everything better too!
Posted 6 months ago by Ashley W. from California

This one always touches me. I am a 14 year old pianist and I always like to think about this particular situation and how it turns into such a heartwarming inspiration.
Posted 6 months ago by Dani from Colorado

I am an 85 year old TV commercial fan of The Foundation for a Better Life. I am in the Dallas area and see the commercials on Fox Channel. I felt compelled to let you know how very much I enjoy and appreciate your commercials. They are so realistic, delightful, clean and entertaining. Thank you for making my TV viewing more enjoyable. The one I like most is young boy singing with the choir. They're all excellent!
Posted 7 months ago by Dorothy A. from Garland, TX

"The Concert" ad is great. When I see it I tear up. Thanks.
Posted 7 months ago by Jack C. from Marietta, GA

You sure do improve watching TV. Thanks
Posted 7 months ago by Pat W. from Palmdale, Ca.

The Concert ad and the Cafeteria ad are my favorites! I try to never miss one. Thanks to Charles, from PA, for providing the original pianist's name as Paderewski. I have been trying to find out who he is but to no avail.
Posted 8 months ago by Betty W. from Boneville, GA

I LOVE YOUR TV ADVERTISEMENTS but I especially like the Concert ad. I, too, stop what I am doing to watch this ad. If I had had that kind of encouragement as a child I most likely would be a better pianist today!!
Posted 8 months ago by Connie G. from NC

Your "Concert" commercial is absolutely wonderful. When I hear it come on, no matter what I'm doing, I stop to watch. All of your commercial are most heartwarming, but this is the best. Please show it more often.
Posted 8 months ago by Vicki A. from Cookeville, TN

Absolutely love this ad involving a little boy playing "Twinkle Twinkle Star" assisted by a concert pianist. Where can I purchase the duet for piano?
Posted 8 months ago by Patricia W. from Clarkson, Nebraska

There are still ideas and images that bring tears of joy to weary eyes. Thank you!
Posted 8 months ago by Scott H. from Escanaba, MI

I absolutely love the little boy playing twinkle twinkle little star. Besides just commenting that it's a true story, why not tell who the artist "was." I happen to know that it was Paderewski. From where I heard it years ago I don't know.
Posted 8 months ago by Charles W. from Perkiomenville, PA

WI love all the PSAs I've seen on Fox News Channel, and I've gotten teary for most of them. They're very moving and I enjoy them so much Thank you!
Posted 8 months ago by Kathe W. from Richmond, VA

IT WAS VERY NICE! WAS THAT MAN THE CONDUCTOR OR SOMETHING? IT WAS VERY NICE! HE WAS REALLY GREAT!
Posted 8 months ago by MIKAELA A. from SALEM, NH

May I use any of these in lessons - I teach for the LDS Church ed system? These are exceptionally well done! Thank you
Posted 8 months ago by Craig F from Sandy, UT

Wonderful little micro-movie! What about the little boy whose story inspired this film? Is he one his way to becoming a concert pianist?
Posted 9 months ago by Lydia G from Near Seattle

Beautiful-I have been seeing your PSA's for a while now and every single darn time I get goose bumps. Every single one is inspiring, motivating, beautifully done and I cherish the fact that I have shared their beauty with many folks. Thank you so much for all you have done. We are so truly blessed to have you in our world.
Posted 9 months ago by Susan A from Nottingham, NH

I was truly blessed and actually encouraged by this video. We must look beyond the immediate and recognize that patience is a virtue!
Posted 9 months ago by Ralph R. from Lennon, Michigan

I love this video. FANTASTIC website.
Posted 9 months ago by Rona T. from NE, USA

I'm teary eyed. Please don't stop the good work you're doing. Its not very often we see people who look like us, who have the same fears as us, who wear the same fashions as us doing great things on TV or anywhere for that matter. The fact that I can see myself in that concert hall makes it more meaningful.
Posted 9 months ago by Ella B. from Atlanta, GA

Each time I see the "Concert" I have to shed a few tears. What a blessing this has to be to all that hear it. Rev. Theo Elaine Sittser
Posted 10 months ago by Theo S. from Clackamas, Oregon

I love it... Thank you.
Posted 10 months ago by Jimmy G. from Calgary, Canada

This video is absolutely amazing!! Most of the time we need to be patient with our children and encouragement them in ours talents.
Posted 10 months ago by Fernando, Rocha from São Paulo, Brazil

Absolutely wonderful! Something in Dad's face hints that he might have been in on this. What a loving back story that would be!
Posted 10 months ago by Reed W from Canyon Lake, TX

This is your best, although every one of your spots is magnificent! Thank you!
Posted 10 months ago by Richard L. from Livingston, AL

I read that the pianist was Ignace Paderewski, who later became Poland's prime minister.
Posted 11 months ago by Carol M. from Raytown, MO

really quite touching.
Posted 11 months ago by Kevin G from Seattle, WA

I'm 19-years-old. At my age, it's sometimes easy to forget the little things that can make all the difference in someone's life. Thank you for encouraging others to encourage. My goodness; well done.
Posted 11 months ago by Alyson S. from Honolulu, Hawaii

Bravo! The Concert video hits home as to what arts education is all about. Thank you for making my day.
Posted 12 months ago by Alan W. from Dana Point, CA

This TV Spot is great, brought tears of joy to my eyes, I had to post it to my facebook
Posted 12 months ago by Mark, P from CO

"Concert" lifts my entire day every time I see it. Enormous compassion and quick thinking kindness gave this little fellow a huge lift for life. Wonderful warm lesson.
Posted 12 months ago by Jeff G. from Memphis, TN

I saw your Concert PSA on ProDIGIQ at Santa Barbara Airport and was touched by it. This is a well done message. Keep up the good work.
Posted about 1 year ago by Jessica Gibson from Irvine, CA

Just fantastic! Big stage, vulnerability, and yet comes out triumphant! As a classical piano student with a dream to play on a stage such as that, this ad struck a note in my heart. I saw it on TV, my jaw dropped, followed by a HUGE smile. I just had to see this again. This is truly a powerful piece!
Posted about 1 year ago by Shawn W. from Colorado Springs, CO

The Video Reminds me of the SIMPLEST way to inspire people! ENCOURAGEMENT... The video is Simply Amazing!!!
Posted about 1 year ago by Enerich A. from Mindanao, Phils.

This spot is presented as a true story. I would love to know the name of the pianist who encouraged the boy so wonderfully.
Posted about 1 year ago by James C. from Birmingham, AL

That's my cousin...way to go Kurt!
Posted about 1 year ago by Chris I. from Florida USA

The TV Spots are just amazing, in an everyday busy routine these just say a hello and keep you inspired to the basic values.... well made.
Posted about 1 year ago by Sandeep B. from Geneva, Switzerland

WAY TOO COOL!
Posted about 1 year ago by Chelle W. from Reserve, New Mexico

I loved this! It's sooo cute.
Posted about 1 year ago by Victoria T. from Houston, TX

It is so beautiful. I love it.
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Posted about 1 year ago by Jihyun from New York

LOVE this spot!
You are affecting people in such a positive way.
Posted over 1 year ago by Pete M. from Detroit, MI

So sweet.Very encouraging
Posted over 1 year ago by Christopher B. from Miami, Fl

I saw the ad on CNN this morning while exercising on the bike; I cried. I'm a teacher who considers encouragement to be probably the most effective teaching "tool." Wonderful ad!
Posted over 1 year ago by Pat N. from Barcelona, Spain

This commercial is a WOW! I wish there was an embed option so I could share it on my blog.
Posted over 1 year ago by Alaniah W. from Singapore

The Concert spot is both brilliant and beautiful.
Posted over 1 year ago by Edwin Y. from Israel

Just saw this for the first time & it made me cry. Best commercial by far.
Posted over 1 year ago by Christina M. from Illinois

I've always loved the Foundation ads. I catch them all the time on CNN. Glad to finally catch this page for linking to my blog.

The "encouragement" ad is now one of my faves. It being a true story gives me much hope for the people of this planet.

Good job guys! Keep it up!
Posted over 1 year ago by Harry T. from Manila, Philippines

Excellent, I like it too much!
Posted over 1 year ago by Walid R. from

Every time the commercial comes on, my husband I stop to watch. Please what is the name of the pianist?
Posted over 1 year ago by Shelley B. from Vancouver, WA

I clicked on concert (encouragement).
There is a boy who was playing the piano roughly at some audiences. Then suddenly a guy appeared and made fantastic performance with the boy.
That's really impressive!!
That touched my heart.
Posted over 1 year ago by JooSung, H from South Korea

GREAT, I must admit I felt a tear in my eyes. This is how children should be encouraged at this age. I just saw this great ad on CNN and I immediately surfed in here. Thanks.
Posted over 1 year ago by Linda A. from Warsaw

I wish everyone in the world could be blessed enough to see this spot or at least have a moment like that, even just once, in life. What a day brightener...every time I watch it! The message and every person in it- priceless.
Posted over 1 year ago by Ria D. from Davis, CA

These are great commercials.
Posted over 1 year ago by from

Oh wow! What a great role model! He handled that situation with such grace and light-heartedness. He is a hero to all.
Posted over 1 year ago by Larry M. from Edmonton, Canada

How do I find out where to get the songs used on these commercials?
Wonderful messages!
Posted over 1 year ago by Jeffrey G. from Denver, CO

Superb storytelling and brilliant ad. Like all the others in the series it show life lived from spirit and not from ego. I love them all.
Posted over 1 year ago by Debbie F. from Vancouver, BC, Canada

This was an act of true kindness and love. It really warmed my heart, and almost brought me to tears. Great commercial!!
Posted over 1 year ago by Denise D. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wonderful,wonderful. Easily one of the best commercials EVER! THANK YOU!
Posted over 1 year ago by Ramona N. from Provo, Utah

If you watch enough TV you will see more than your share of dumb commercials. The concert spot, however, was brilliant and the best ever ad to promote Encouragement in everyone's life. Bless You and Thank You.
Posted over 1 year ago by Dave L. from Chicago, IL

I loved this commercial, and I would like to know more about the true story that inspired it. Who was the child? When did this happen? What happened after that? How has this experience changed the child's life?
Posted over 1 year ago by Shelly O. from Oregon

Well Done.
Love Kurt Bestor as a musician.
Even better as a person for doing this.
How much confidence do you think THAT did for this one kids life?

GREAT GREAT STUFF
Posted over 1 year ago by Tim S. from Marcellus, NY

Thank You!!! What a beautiful Message!!!! Thanks for sharing.....
Posted over 1 year ago by Brian T. from Portland, OR

Loved it! My grandson plays the piano and I think of him every time I see this. I passed it on to my daughter.
Posted over 1 year ago by Carole W. from Columbus, OH

I cry every time I see the Concert commercial. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by Tim R. from Aurora, CO, USA

I was deeply moved by this ad. After I watched it a few times :) I immediately looked up the web site to read more on this story, but I'm just happy I can at least post this comment to let you know it was truly inspiring and shall pass and share this message and link on to everyone. Thanks.
Posted over 1 year ago by Larry D. from Columbus, OH

I love this!!! I play the piano myself and I remember how excited I was when I learned how to play twinkle twinkle little star. The little boy is so cute and I think this is great!
Posted over 1 year ago by Grace C. from Dublin, Ohio

Awesome! What could have been a life long bad childhood memory, easily becomes a touching moment that will never be forgotten! Awesome and beautifully done. Your commercials are a breath of fresh air. thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by San from Dover, DE

My husband was so excited about this commercial, it almost made him cry. We watched it together several times. Was the pianist the actual one it happened to?
Posted over 1 year ago by C. A. from Brooklyn, NY

I wish I had seen this ad sooner, but the bottom line, I guess, is that it's never too late. Thanks!
Posted over 1 year ago by Kelii O. from New York, New York

I loved the concert clip so much I watched it several times. It actually made me cry! I thought it was wonderful. I have to share this site with my class. Thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by Lesa A. from Austin, Texas

How refreshing it is to see your TV spots. They are always uplifting and inspiring. Thank you!
Posted over 1 year ago by Dan H. from Arizona

I saw this early this morning and was thrilled to find your website. I watched all of the spots and was writing down my favorites to comment on when it dawned on me that they are all on my list. I have been enthused by all the ads and am going out to try to make a difference in someone's life no matter how small. Thank you for making my life.
Posted over 1 year ago by Vern C. from Murray, Utah

The little boy is so adorable. And, I love Kurt Bestor. This is my favorite commercial so far—and I have loved them all.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Beth J. from Ohio

I'd sure like to know the story behind this commercial.
Wonderful! I love it.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Annie B. from Logan, Utah

Wonderful, you have touched so many hearts. All of these spots have an impact on how I treat my employees, family, and people around me.

Thanks
Posted almost 2 years ago by Tim A from Gesa Credit Union, Richland Washington

Very encouraging!
Posted almost 2 years ago by from

A lovely message. I love what your foundation is doing. Thank you!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Jennifer L. from Bellevue, WA

Sweet, well done and truly encouraging!!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Anne R from Susquehanna, PA

THANK YOU for encouraging us.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Sally Beth S. from Asheville NC

What a poignant moment of delight! It warmed my heart! Pass it on...words of encouragement!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Janice B from Indianapolis IN

Awesome!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Yvonne G from Salina, Kansas

That was very sweet. If only people would put others first more often.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Annie B. from Huron, SD

What a lovely "note" to begin this day. I can always count on your foundation to find the right stories to stir the music in all of us. Because you matter to so many.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Lady S from Toronto, Canada

Great demonstration of encouragement. Thanks for sharing this video.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Cesar W from Peru

Teach our children well, praise loudly, correct quietly, be gentle with young egos and let them grow strong.
Posted almost 2 years ago by DE from West Palm Beach, Florida

THAT was a class act!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Carla S from Missouri

I think it is brilliant.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Mike M from Tacoma, Wa