Youth Ambassador for Save the Children, J.D. Malkin—age 8—is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist who loves music with a passion beyond his years. This Colorado Springs, Colo., 4th-grader started singing when he was old enough to talk. He picked up the violin at age 4, and added piano and ukulele at 7. He also arranges his own pop song mash-ups and studies dance at Synergy Dance Academy.

J.D. has amazing range – from Bach and Vivaldi to Motown, pop, rock, indie, and even a little rapping and beat-boxing. He uses a Boss loop pedal to become a one-kid band. J.D.’s Youtube page – www.youtube.com/jdviolinboy – has 60 videos with more than 5,000 subscribers and 1.4 million views.

His covers have earned the attention and praise of such diverse celebrities as OneRepublic, Bruno Mars, Christina Perri, Neon Trees, and Imagine Dragons.

Whether he’s performing for his schoolmates, at local coffee shops and recitals, or in front a worldwide audience on the Internet, J.D. sings his heart out and touches everyone who hears him!

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