OMG, You Won't Believe What This 12-Year-Old Did with Her Violin!

When most 12-year-olds were thinking about what they wanted for Christmas, Khaylee Ryu was thinking about how she could use her musical talents to make a difference in the world.

Khaylee, a violinist from San Diego, CA, got started playing the instrument when she was in second grade. She quickly discovered her passion for music and spent hours practicing every day.

By the time she was in sixth grade, Khaylee was performing at concerts and recitals around the country.

But it wasn’t until a trip to Kenya in the summer of 2019 that Khaylee's musical journey took a truly extraordinary turn.

During her trip, Khaylee visited a local orphanage where she met a group of children who had never heard live music before.

Khaylee was so touched by the children’s joy and enthusiasm that she knew she had to do something to bring music into their lives.

When Khaylee returned home, she started working on a plan to start a music program at the orphanage.

With the help of her parents and some local musicians, Khaylee founded the Khaylee’s Music for Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free music lessons and instruments to underprivileged children around the world.

Today, Khaylee's foundation has served over 1,000 children in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Khaylee's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows that no matter how old you are, you can make a difference in the world.

If you have a passion for music, I encourage you to get involved with Khaylee's foundation or another organization that is working to bring music to underprivileged children.

Together, we can make the world a more musical place.

• Khaylee Ryu is a 12-year-old violinist from San Diego, CA.
• She founded Khaylee’s Music for Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free music lessons and instruments to underprivileged children around the world.
• Khaylee has been featured in the media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN.
• She is a passionate advocate for the power of music to change lives.