Nine Year Old Drumming Prodigy Hoping To Play For President Obama

Malachi Samedy

Malachi Samedy 9 from New Jersey, received his first drumming kit when he was 18months old and have been playing professionally for 4 years now. Like every young stars, he has goals and one major goal is to play for President Obama.

Malachi drumming journey started early in life, he has always loved banging on anything, and his parents observing that in him decided to give him his first drumming kit. At age 4, Malachi was admitted to Mark Murphy's School of Music in New Jersey and a year later, Malachi performed on a stage.

Early Start: Malachi with his first drum set when he was 18months old

At age 4, Malachi was admitted to Mark Murphy's School of Music in New Jersey and a year later, Malachi performed on a stage.

Malachi took to the stage professionally at age 4

Fellow drummers do not see Malachi as a kid, rather as a professional. Grammy award jazz pianist, Preston Vismala says when he plays with Malachi, he forgets that he is just a child.

To be honest, sometimes i think am playing with a grown man. I play and I look up and go, "He is a kid".

 Another professional jazz player, Roy Woodsen describes Malachi as "10 jazz musicians wrapped up in one little body and swinging like an old soul".

Malachi the drummer

This is so inspiring. This is a clear case of parents recognising their child potential early in time, believing in him and allowing him fulfils his dreams and also encouraging him in the process.