Musical Prodigies

Named most promising Midwestern fiddler at age 12. Won local competitions at age 10

Led his first jazz band at age 11. Started playing drums at 18 months of age

Youngest to enter the Imperial Conservatory at age five. bone problems due to childhood malnutrition forced her to abandon violin performance past her teen years. That however led her to discover the theremin

Played Carnegie Hall at age 7. Jazz pianist

First major piano concert at age 9

First recording at age 10 Was playing publicly at age 6

Entered conservatory and played major concerts at 10Considered one of the greatest violinists of all time

Youngest ever accepted by the Juilliard School of Music. He was 7 years of age

Taught herself piano at age 4. Played professionally at age 13. Jazz pianist

Joined his family’s pop group at age 5. Went on to sell over 500 million records

Published composer at age 6. Famous for his interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations

Wrote his first symphony at age eight - Symphony # 1 in E Flat Major

Composing at age 7. Publicly performing (violin) at age 12

Composing at age 7. Attended Curtis Institute of Music at 14

Classical violinist. Played with professional orchestras by age 8. She auditioned for Julliard at age 7

Jazz pianist. Entered Cleveland Institute of Music at age 6. Was a professional musician at 13

Signed contract with Motown at age 11, Had his first #1 record at age 13

Youngest person, at that time, to attend the Peabody Institute. She was 5 years of age

And comedian. Royal Danish Music Conservatory at age 9. Full scholarship in piano

Classical violinist and conductor. Successful debut at age 7