Derek Amato is an American composer and pianist who sustained a head injury on October 27, 2006, and subsequently became a musical savant. He is the only known musical savant to have developed savant syndrome through a brain injury.At the age of 39, Amato dove into a shallow swimming pool and hit his head, resulting in major concussion and 35% hearing loss. Although he had played the guitar prior to his injury, the level of his musical ability suddenly progressed to the point where he was able to compose for piano. He has been diagnosed as experiencing a form of synesthesia.
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Some of their strengths
Derek Amato has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intuitive, Optimistic, Generous, Passionate, Idealistic, Intellectual, and Analytical.
Intense and Passionate
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Derek Amato is someone who is an intense, passionate, and intuitive person who is fiercely independent, authentic and direct when engaging with others. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Derek Amato well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Derek Amato as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Derek Amato is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Mysterious and Methodical
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Derek Amato tends to be someone who can come across as mysterious and intense, who can be a complex thinker who is methodical and intuitive, and who can overcome challenges that most others would not be able to.
Some of Derek Amato's challenges
While Derek Amato has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Derek Amato can be Complicated, Brusque, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Complicated and Brusque
One of Derek Amato's key challenges is that they are someone who can be complicated and gruff with others.
Derek Amato must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Pushy and Restless
Derek Amato is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Sensitive and Aggressive
Finally, Derek Amato also can be too "touchy-feely", have a hard time expressing feelings, be too aggressive and headstrong, and be too unforgiving of others' mistakes.
