11-Year-Old New Jersey Violin Prodigy Wins Big At Competition

October 19, 2026 3:20 pm ·

From Inside Edition.

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Playing the violin seems like a second language to Jayden King of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. At just 11 years old, he has become very good at expressing himself with his instrument. Jayden's already won prestigious awards at the George Enescu Competition in Romania, taking the top prize in three categories. He tells WCBS his musical talent is very much part of his being. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.

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