Daniel D. facts for kids

Daniel Davis (born February 22, 1989), known as Daniel D., is an American musician and record producer. He is famous for playing the violin in a unique way. He also helps manage a special type of investment company called a hedge fund.

Daniel D. shares his amazing violin performances live and through music videos. You can find many of his videos on his YouTube channel, which he started in 2007.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Daniel D. was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He has a younger sister named Faith, who was born in 1992. Faith is also a musician, known for her folk songs.

Daniel went to the Charleston County School of the Arts. When he was 12 years old, he started learning the violin in an after-school class. He really started to improve once he had private teachers. Daniel D. has said that the violinist Miri Ben Ari was a big inspiration for his music.

Daniel D.'s Career Journey

Starting Out: 2004–2006

Daniel D. began playing music professionally when he was 16. A friend of his dad hired him for an event. This made Daniel realize he could make a living by playing his violin. He started performing at local events around his hometown of Charleston, SC.

In 2005, Daniel won a scholarship called "Summer In the City." This allowed him to study at the famous Juilliard School of Music during the summer of 2005.

Becoming a YouTube Star: 2007–2009

In 2007, when Daniel was 21, he started sharing his music videos online. He posted them on websites like YouTube and WorldStarHipHop. Daniel D. is known for mixing different styles of music. He combines hip hop, pop, and classical sounds with his violin.

The year 2007 was very exciting for Daniel. He won the Apollo Award in New York City. He also had the honor of performing for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama at a campaign event in South Carolina.

New Ways to Share Music: 2017–Present

In September 2017, Daniel D. found a new way to connect with his fans. He started doing live streams on Facebook. Many people, often over a thousand, would watch his performances live.

Around the same time, he opened his first online store. At www.DanielDMusicStore.com, fans can buy his music and other items. He continues to create and share his unique violin music today.

Daniel D.'s Albums

Daniel D. has released several albums over the years. Here are some of them:

• Play For Me (2009)
• Serenade (2010)
• Epic Sounds (2012)
• SonRise (2013)
• Remixed (2014)
• Sounds Of Christmas (2015)
• Tis So Sweet (2017)
• Women In Music (2018)
• Daniel D. plays MJ (2019)

See also

• List of popular music violinists