My Personal Journey with Music and YouTube - Taylor Davis (Vlog)

Hey everyone, thanks for checking out this video! It's definitely a long one haha but I had a lot to say, and I wanted to open up more and tell you about my story in a detailed way that required more time than a typical Vlog. It was really fun looking back on these past 6 years and I'm honestly amazed at where this journey has taken me because I never expected to be where I'm at. You have all made this possible for me, and I couldn't be more grateful for the support. You've allowed me to do what I'm passionate about and share that with the world, and your support has allowed me to remain independent as an artist so I can stay true to myself and the music that I love. I can't really express how grateful I am for everything that you've done, all of the positive and encouraging words you've said, all of the personal stories you've shared...it means more than I can say. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the loving support you've given over the past 6 years, and here's to many more wonderful years ahead :)
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[@taylordavisviolin]

Hey guys, I also added a giveaway link on my main channel vlog for the 6 year anniversary so I wanted to share that here as well :) gleam.io/XpRIM/celebrating-6-years-on-youtube-giveaway

[@derpman116]

Magnificent

[@lara6683]

You're the bomb Taytay, and I'm so glad we are friends. We probably would have been besties in middle School :P

[@Choaca]

Yes please. It's been 8 months since your last Video but i always enjoy to listen to all of your music. Would be great to hear something new :). You're awesome!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+lara6683 Aww thanks, I feel the same about you :) I'm so fortunate to have met you through all of this, you're such an awesome person! Haha yea we totally would have been friends growing up!! :D

[@VictorMartinez_]

​ @Taylor Davis - Behind the Strings Thank you Lara and thank you Taylor, I started playing Violin for you. It is a hard experience but it has been worth it. Thanks for your music. I would like more sheets of more songs to play, but it's difficult to me to play for example Gerudo Valley (Taylor Version), Halo (Lara Version). Any advice to start playing Gerudo or Halo. Regards.

[@rahulkrishnanmusic]

Thanks for putting this up. You have been a great inspiration and this video just inspired me much more. God bless you with more and more success and happiness!!! Love from India...😇💓

[@slystrings]

I really can identify with your story. At the age of 13/14 I was bullied a lot and used videogames to escape reality. My family was really worried because I almost became addicted to playing videogames and hide myself from the real world. One day I met my future violin teacher at school and she started to teach me lessons for free. Then my grandfather got me a violin and payed for the lessons. He died two weeks ago. I will never quit! You are a living example for the fact that if someone tries hard enough you can find your way and do what you really like. Thank you for sharing your story Taylor 💜🎶

[@mustafashaban]

+slystrings Thanks for sharing! I also use video games to get through tough times, I was also an addict where I would play video games for hours on end, its amazing how it engages your mind and you get absorbed in it!

[@calebsanchez5651]

This was really cool to hear. I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to talk with us about all of this - you're past, emotions, thoughts. You really are cool to talk to and listen to. Glad you're here, Taylor!

[@JRooksny1986]

Love your story! You have actually motivated me to learn to play music. Currently learning piano and hope to move on to guitar and violin! Thank you!

[@MoisesNieto]

Congratz for everything you've achieved Taylor, you really deserve it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful music with us, it's been a pleasure following you during all this time! ❤

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+HollowRiku - Moisés Nieto Thank you so much, and thank you for collabing with me early on and now helping with piano arrangements and everything else! You're so talented and such a nice person as well, it's been really nice connecting with you over the years :)

[@benmutschler]

Congrats on 6 years!! I've been watching for 5 of them, and it's been amazing to see all the great things you've done and accomplished in that time. It was so great to get to see you play live and meet you in Philly last year, after all those years of watching on KZbin and the small interactions we've had in post here, or on Facebook and on PledgeMusic during your campaign there. Can't wait to hopefully see you again this year on tour! Thank you so much for all the amazing music and hard work these past 6 years!! Excited for the next 6 and beyond! You're the best

[@johngardiner8031]

Many thanks for sharing your story Taylor, so wonderful to see the real person, and very well done for working through it to where you are now. I have followed your music online from a long way back and it gets better and better. In fact the VERY best Violin music comes from you ! Can identify with your school times too - always supposed to be the best times but I wouldnt agree :) But coming through and looking back on ones own achievements is great isnt it ? Will keep following - all the VERY best of luck with your future. And yes we are all hear I think I can safely say supporting you all the time...... John

[@NocturemRaven]

I didn't realize how much of a 'leap into unknown' you did until now, but I'm so happy that you had the courage to do it! I love your music (Atonement is one of my all time favourite songs) and I you continue to inspire me as a person to try to achieve my dream. I'm really excited to hear your new album, and can't wait to see you in Europe!

[@daphnehil8066]

I loved the video! Really nice that you share your whole story with us. I'm one of the people who you've inspired. I'd almost quitted the violin but after I saw a cover of you, I continued playing. Now I'm playing 7 years and I wanted to say thank you for that! Love your music and all the other things you post. I really hope to see you in The Netherlands the next time!

[@Idhren789]

Congratulations on 6 years!! Your music has helped/is helping me through some tough times and it means a lot to me, so thank you so much for continuing to make music and videos that I can look forward to seeing and hearing. Music is a big part of my life and it allows me to express myself and to make me feel better. I love all your music, from the covers to the originals and your vlogs have been brilliant as well! You're such an inspiration to me-Love you! Xx

[@TheUjjwal1]

I watched your music videos yesterday and now I became your fan. Your story is inspiring and it has a positive impacts in my mind. I am glad to watch it. Thanks.

[@cmcer1995]

I would have never guessed what you have been through and how you have overcome so many obstacles from bulling, and depression to being an inspiring success on you tube and now all over the world. I was wondering why you did not go into an orchestra, but now I understand why. Usually people look on video games as a negative, but you used the medium to actually help you deal with tough times...I am truly grateful that it worked along with your love for the violin. Yes you have been Blessed and I know that will continue to be so. A career on KZbin and one that you love and are truly grateful to those who have supported you and inspired. Awesome!!

[@JimmySlaughter]

Congrats on all of your success, Taylor. I remember subscribing during the era of your webcam DIY videos and it's been a real treat to watch you grow on KZbin. I love that this journey has fueled your skills and propelled you to create albums and go on tour--I was pleased to meet you after one of your shows! I love your music, your attitude, and your kind soul. You have a heart of gold, and I feel such good vibes whenever you play your violin, or when you're just giving us updates on the things that are going on in your life. The positivity and warmth that you radiate are what make you stand out from other artists, and I thank you for it. I will happily continue to support you, and I can't wait for what you have in store for us on your next album! Again, congrats.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Jimmy Slaughter Thanks Jimmy, I recognize a lot of people's names/screen names from early on and I have remembered seeing yours a lot over the years and have always appreciated that you took time to comment nice things! I also remember meeting you on the tour, it was nice meeting you too! Thanks again so much for being so supportive!

[@paulreason6485]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. you are an amazing artist and an even more amazing person. your music has helped me tremendously over the past 2 years I've been following you. my favorite is still nebulous, and I look forward to more masterpieces in the future from you. God bless

[@HeyItsBRAD981]

Half of the time when you follow someone on the internet you dont see who they are as a person; just what they post on the internet. So i think it's amazing to be able to connect with you through youtube and your app (which i think is so neat by the way!), because ever since i discovered your channel a few years back you have been inspiring me musically. Seeing you release new content brightens my entire day! I hope that one day I can achieve my dream (which im still trying to figure out, haha!) just like you have. I can't wait to see what you do next, and i hope you're touring in north texas later this year! Thank you for sharing your story and who you are as a person with us, Taylor. Lots of love from DC! -Brad

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+SirensAreSingingMySong Thank you for all the nice words Brad! I'm glad you're enjoying the app, I love it so much! Don't worry, I"m sure you will be able to achieve your dreams, and at least for me, I really didn't have any idea that this was my dream when I started out, it just kind of evolved into that over time so don't worry if you don't have it all figured out yet, I certainly didn't!! I'll definitely be back to Texas the next time I tour the US!

[@vanessaglau1797]

This has been really really inspiring to watch! It's nice to hear that you started out like any other person and just kept going and teaching yourself new things over the course of your career. The part about starting out on KZbin was particularly fascinating because I've been getting more interested in social media and what you can do with Wordpress, Twitter, etc. as an (independent) artist recently. So thank you for the insight!

[@teammythos264]

amazing video taylor. I'm still kind of new to your chanel but you are my absolute favorite musician and this video actually inspired me to start a youtube chanel. also I started to loose interest in the violin because I thought I was bad. but listening to your music showed me how great I could be and made me work hard to improve. thanks so much taylor your the best

[@emilyplayscello]

Thank you so much for sharing this, Taylor. Your honesty and authenticity is really inspiring. I'm a professional cellist on a similar path, though not with videogame music, but I heard about you through my brother Dj CUTMAN and checked you out when I was looking for other classically-trained musicians on Patreon. It's been a joy following your work and you clearly deserve all the success.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+emilyplayscello Thank you Emily, I really appreciate that! I remember meeting your brother last year in Texas at a convention, he's such a nice guy! Good luck with everything in your career!!

[@kirito-st3ye]

you've been amazing over your six years of u tube and you deserve the best. you're videos have inspired me and millions of others, in the past I got bullied just like you did and after I watched your videos I felt like I could do anything. you're amazing and I don't know why anyone would bully you because your so nice.

[@dafishie2314]

Thank you for sharing your story Taylor! We will be with you for the next six years and however long after that.

[@joshuabarger8422]

Wow Taylor, thank you so much for sharing your testimony with us! It's so awesome to hear how successful your career has been this far, especially considering all the hardships you've gone through your whole life... its very redeeming! Very inspirational story, and one that a lot of people can relate to. I must say though, what I really love about your music, is the passion you pour into it. You see so many KZbinrs jumping on the hype train and playing songs from games they have never even played just because they're popular and can rack up views, (for instance It seems like every KZbinr and his mother is playing the Undertale OST), but you are seemingly the only exception! because you had such a connection to games as a kid, (and still do) you were able to make covers directly from the heart. And that is what impresses me so much. Thank you for your amazing performances, and congratulations on six years! Hope to see you back in GA!! Blessings! Pillipians 4:13 EDIT: The Undertale bit sounded rude. I only meant it seems a bit over hyped as of late. It is really a fantastic soundtrack!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Joshua Barger Hey Joshua, thanks so much for the nice comments! Haha in regards to the Undertale OST, I'm actually planning something from it but I haven't had a chance to play the game yet so that's why I haven't done it yet ;) I haven't played all the games I've covered, but I think I'm close to having played 90% of the games of songs I've covered haha so I'm just missing a few. Thankfully there are enough people out there who love this type of music too for me to share it with, so I've never felt like I needed to go cover songs that I didn't feel a connection with. I'm so fortunate that I've never felt like I needed to search for a record deal either because that has the potential to limit your creative freedom a lot. You guys have really supported me enough by purchasing my music, streaming it from legit sites, Patreon/Pledge Music, etc., so I don't even feel tempted by something like a record deal :) God bless!

[@sydneyangus7817]

This video was absolutely amazing and you're such an inspiring person. I really look up to you as a person and a violinist, you're truly amazing.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Sydney Thank you so much Sydney

[@davarman3615]

Thank you for all the music and videos over the years, it's been incredibly awesome! I would say you're the biggest reason I'm learning the piano :D

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Davarman Thank you so much! Good luck with the piano :)

[@ScorchTheRedhead]

Damn it I nearly cried during this! xxx

[@mikeoldfield1981]

Your music has been able to reach down deep and pull out a piece of my childhood. When I cam across your music and heard your rendition of Frog's Theme, Dreams of Another Shore Near Another World, and Cid's Theme I broke down. It brought back so many memories and feelings I once had as a teenager. Those games were my escape and something I kept very close to my heart. Thank you for giving this to us. Thank you so much!

[@TheFiddlingViolin]

Thank you for sharing the story of your journey with all of us, especially your personal battle with depression and being bullied. It's an inspiration for anyone going through their own dark time, for whatever reason they are going through it, but especially for the young ones who feel like they don't fit in.

[@JERPIANO]

I enjoyed this video sooooo much! You and Lara are my BIG inspirations for starting my channel and I'm so grateful for that. It's really an outlet for me and I discovered it all thanks to you :D thank you TayTay for sharing all you share with us! much love from Argentina!

[@usizael]

I've been watching your stuff, almost since the beginning. My little girl, Aria (5 Years old) loves your music and she was inspired to start playing the violin. She said wished to meet you one day. thank you for helping my daughter find inspiration in music.

[@BlueDragon507]

Congrats on all your success! You are really an inspiration and its wonderful to see you grow and become succesful like this on KZbin. I always get excited to see your videos when they appear in my notifications. I have been following you for 5 years (previously BlueDragon507) and I love your style of music. I especially like that you branched from covers to original music and I love both very much! Unfortunately I wasn't able to catch you in Switzerland on tour but I hope to catch you some other time! All the best :D

[@areyaisabel6756]

You inspire me so much every day, especially in my budding music/KZbin career. I'm just starting out with making music videos (3 online so far) and definitely the most challenging part is finding/making the time to sing, record, and do everything required to make the music happen while also working a full-time job to pay bills just to survive. I think a lot of independent artists at the start of their careers have this issue, and it's really easy to get discouraged. But seeing you doing what you love every day, making a living doing what you love, and staying true to yourself throughout the journey is so inspiring. All I need to do is watch one of your music videos or listen to one of your songs, and I am inspired and motivated all over again. So I just wanted to thank you thank you thank you so much for all that you do, and I will proudly continue supporting your art. Stay awesome, Taylor. :)

[@Vyndin]

You are a pretty recent discovery for me, but your music and the passion you have for gaming and its music really won me over. You're a blast to watch and listen to, and videos like this reinforce that behind the strings is a genuine and awesome person. Definitely excited to see and hear what you do next.

[@jomiar309]

Thank you for posting this. I've always appreciated your honesty, and frankly really relate to being bullied and having that shape my social interactions and psyche in the future. I love your work, and am honored to be a part of the good that you do around the world.

[@ultraviolet5617]

Thank you for sharing this, Taylor. It's really cool and inspiring to hear about this. Ever since I've started watching your videos, I've been inspired to build toward a professional career in viola and violin and watching this video was really encouraging and inspiring. Thanks again for sharing this video. Happy KZbin anniversary! God has blessed you with an amazing talent and it's really cool that you get to use it in this way 😊

[@annel.e.877]

First of all, congrats for the anniversary of the main channel! It's been such long road. I follow you for some years by now (probably 3 or 4 years), and I have to say thank you. You can't even imagine how much you made my life better just being who you are. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I look up to your channel, to your music, or sometimes even your instagram already makes me feel better. You're such a lovely and full of light person, and I feel so blessed for having met your videos. I truly hope you come to Brazil someday so I can give you a big hug and tell you how special you are. Oh, btw, I'm a writer, and your music helps a lot my writing!! Sometimes I'm stuck in a scene and your music just make it happens! You really are inspirational!

[@MrWndsfr47]

Your music is so wonderful. I'm glad you stuck with the violin in spite of some rough patches in your life. I have a number of your albums and really enjoy all of them. Thanks for telling us about yourself. Many musicians seem rather distant. It's good to know that you have such passion for your music and life. You make the world a better place with your enthusiasm!

[@raymondyuan6165]

Your smile impressed me so much! Taylor, I live in Oregon now and very lucky to hear that this place is where your first album comes out, ha.

[@kevinknipping2793]

Today I was finally able to watch this and loved it! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry you had to go through ''The Dark Times'', like most of us probably. It's all led you here eventually, and I'm very grateful for that. I totally agree with what you said about the community being so nice. That's very rare these days. I'll always be there to support you and your work. Hope to see you soon on tour again :D

[@mustafashaban]

Thanks for sharing your story! You have had a really amazing journey! Your music is amazing and so beautiful and I am really glad to have learnt more about you personally! Really looking forward to whats coming up next! Thanks for sharing!

[@TiredofCoD]

I´m so happy we got to know more of your progress through music and KZbin career :) You are such an amazing performer and in addition to that I think that your best quality is that you are such a sincere and true person. The joy you feel while playing violin was definetly showing on your first videos and even with all the jump in quality and production values I still get that sensation with your more recent videos: such great empathy with your viewers. I had the opportunity to attend your Prague concert and oh my god, that was amazing. Seeing you performing live and actually meeting you was so awesome. I reaaaally look forward those tours on Europe you teased us in the video. Kisses and keep up the good work!

[@Taquito2790]

Congratulations on 6 year on youtube. I found your videos about 3 or 4 years ago while in grad school. Listening to your videos got me through writting a lot of papers!

[@mch12311969]

Always inspirational to hear your story, thank you for posting this. I look forward to your upcoming tour (my third time seeing you live)

[@jaredgreenier7996]

Your honesty and genuineness is so inspirational. Love your music.

[@brittanymarley4440]

Oh WOW!! Your story is INCREDIBLY inspiring! My husband just showed me your videos and mentioned that I should watch this, that I may be *inspired* by it, and let me tell you..ABSOLUTELY I am! Your dedication to what you love is what truly did it for me. Your persistence. And DRIVE. I consider myself pretty courageous, but after hearing your story, you definitely top the charts! I start something with a ton of gumption and then give up hope after about 3-6 months..I can't even tell you how many "projects" I've started and quitted...but this, THIS gets me incredibly excited for what truly IS possible! You've basically *created* your dream job, and I hope to as well someday! After all, it's all just an experiment, right?! Much love to you Taylor! And keep doing what you're doing! My husband absolutely LOVES your music! And loves your taste in video games as well ;-) I'll be keeping up with you and your new album! Whoohoo!!! XOXO,

[@manikantsarbhoy3434]

you're so beautiful taylor davis. You're real solid inside, you inspire me. Seeing you so honest and true to life, your journey you came up with, it's great to feel you.

[@JayTheFencingGuy]

Hi Taylor! I started learning to play a viola 4 years ago, at age 38. I wanted to be able to play all the wonderful music from my favorite games and anime (FF7!) I came across your channel early on as I searched KZbin, and started playing alongside your videos. It helped a lot! My life has changed so much since I became a musician. Nowadays I regularly play with a university orchestra, and I even joined a quartet! Thanks for being part of my journey!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+JayTheFencingGuy Hi Jay! I remember some of your earlier posts when you were learning, that's so crazy that it's already been 4 years for you! And it's wonderful how active you've become with it by playing in all of those different groups. It's always fun to play with other people too :)

[@Ti133700N]

+JayTheFencingGuy Just watched your "Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto" video, that was great. Congratulation on your achievements. Have a good day !

[@JayTheFencingGuy]

+Ti133700N Thank you so much!

[@ariellazeitlin]

Taylor thank you so much for sharing this video!!! I really appreciated watching this and understanding how far your youtube journey has taken you. Started a channel about a year and a half ago and you are a huge inspiration to me-although I've kind of slacked off recently. You are so awesome! Thank you!

[@kizarukakashi6119]

4 am now, but totally worth it...Thanks for sharing your story. I discovered your channel about half a year ago and it´s almost ridiculous how much time I spent listening to your music. The most inspiring things about you though, are your positivity and your kindness. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Kizaru Kakashi Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm really glad you're enjoying my music :)

[@almamataboy4567]

What an inspiring story! Congratulations on your new found success, and wishing you the best with your career! 👏

[@sele_brations]

It's amazing to hear the entire story! Congrats on all your success and I hope to see your career blossom

[@misanthropistbookworm]

Happy anniversary! It's been a long time!! :D I don't remember when I started watching your videos, but I do know that your music has kept me company, has inspired me when I'm writing, has moved me or reminded me of happier times and it has stirred a lot of emotions in me. Thank you for sharing it with the world, thank you for sharing this story that's absolutely beautiful and incredible and thank you for being the amazing person that you are. I sincerely hope you come to tour on South America and, more specifically, to Chile, someday!! :D I'd love to see you live. :) Happy anniversary and here's a a ton more of music and more years of companionship! ;) A hug and a kiss from Chile.

[@AfterEffexs]

Hey Taylor, i love ur play and ur person so much! you reignited my passion to play the violin! im so thankfull for that! I was also on your europe tour in munich and i hope we will meet us again on ur next tour in europe... i will be there! Thanks for your music and keep it on! You are my inspiration! best wishes, Danilo

[@lukitty185]

yay I was waiting for you to do something like this.Listening to how your idols got to where they are know is so inspiring and helps make me believe I can be like you some day😊

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Lu Kitty Thank you for watching it, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@HummingbirdMusicLO]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your story like this.

[@AudraT]

It's been remarkable to watch where your innovation, risk-taking, entrepreneurship, music, tastefulness, and OF COURSE talent has taken you. You were definitely one of my biggest influences when I decided to take up the violin. Actually, when I started the violin life was a bit stressful then and I found out the violin substantially helped me handle my stress in a positive way. So I will always be a big fan not only for your music but because you actually helped me handle... life. LOLOLOL Thanks a bunch.

[@pietrorossi8693]

Thank you very much for sharing your story, I started to play the violin this year thanks to your videos , I admire you very much!

[@mattsmodelshop]

I think it's great that you've been able to take a talent that you've honed for your entire life and make a successful career out of it. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Congratulations on your success! I'm very much looking forward to your next album. I enjoyed your first original album immensely!

[@sarahcolin777]

Yeaaah! I have been watching you since 5 years and all my friends actually know you and love you now! ❤ I have played violin since I'm 6 years old and now when I see one of your videos is enjoying me I try to do the same with my instrument or the piano! Love you 💕

[@murilofreire4569]

Your music is freaking amazing, Taylor! Just bought a violin for myself to learn, inspired by YOU. Don't ever doubt your talent, you ROCK, and aways will :)

[@gamal241]

Taylor, you have been such a big inspiration in my life!!!! In fact, you have even inspired me to pick up the violin!

[@tom32071]

I don't really know when I first started watching your videos, but I'm sure that it's been 2 or 3 years. I enjoy your music and videos and have bought your music as well. This is a very good video, it's good to actually "get to know you" a little. Keep up the great music and videos. Thank you.

[@MarcelloQuattri]

Thanks for sharing some insight in your life and career. It was very interesting. You are doing an amazing job. Hope to see you again in Italy soon

[@orkswaagh]

What an awesome story! Thank you for sharing your heart and talents with us :) I would love to see you live sometime! I pray that you are continually met with great success doing what you enjoy; creating beautiful music!

[@jackfreeburn8795]

I only started watching your channel in december after finding your fairytail cover and since then i have been a fan, your music makes me smile and also allows me to study without getting bored after 5 minutes, so glad you have been able to make this a part of your career and i look forward to following your journey :)

This is such a nice video to watch~ Thank you, I'm glad everything turned out right for you because I love your music :)

[@alexanderweisman3040]

Taylor your story was very inspirational. Im so happy you stayed with video game music even though you were bullied. Im looking foward to to your new songs and im extremely excited to see your new tour release dates. I went to your you concert in October at Washington and your also the reason i started violin last year. Thankyou for everything youve done with music.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Alex Weisman Thank you, I can't wait to go on tour again! Thanks for coming out to the tour last year, hope to see you again the next time I'm in the US! And good luck with the violin :)

[@Selina_0301]

I found your channel in january this year I think and you give me so much motivation for do what I want. First of all sorry for my bad english. I am from germany. I've watched all your Videos in the last 4 months and I also have my own TaylorDavis Playlist. It isn't easy at home and if I don't want to hear my mom screaming I put on my headset and I listen to your music. It is so fantastic and then I can switch into my own world where I can be everyone and I can do what I want. So for example when I'm dreaming i think that you and I make a Video together or I am sitting in front of you and just listen to your wonderful playing in real. Because I think music in the Internet or on the mobile phone is very good but live it is always better and it's just so amazing. So thank you for beeing here and be always like you are now. Strong self-confident and so on Best regards Selina:*

[@joeyhuang9093]

Hey Taylor, thank you for sharing your story with us. It means a lot to me and I have the feeling of knowing you better than before. Honestly, you are really my best motivation on keep playing the violin. Once I wanted to quit playing but then I found this awesome videos of He's a pirate. I tried to play it too (I failed miserabely ^^). But this is exactly my motivation. I want to play like you. Choose my own freedom in playing something. Again, thanks Taylor. Thank you so much.

[@makarisland]

You simply inspire me so much. I started playing the violin again after listening to your wonderful LoZ covers on spotify.

[@jessiegonzalez8245]

I love this video. I love how you told us from the past and how it wasn't as good (sorry about that I felt bad when said what happened) to how it got amazing and how you met people and did everything well almost everything by yourself, that's incredible I'm amazed on how you have grow because I Remeber I came across you channel when I was looking for "let it go" and you video came up I was amazed and so I went to you channel and I saw your old vids like I went real back and I saw the avengers cover and I was mind blown so I told my music teacher if we could play it and we ended up playing it and I love it because when I play it I Remeber that vid. Anyways I really hope you grow even bigger, happy (late) six year anniversary on KZbin, I hope to meet you someday, Bye!

[@darkpmb]

i remember when you quit your job to do this!!! i was so happy for you!!! it's really amazing to see how far you are now!!

[@arleyramos]

True strong women talk´s about their issues. I´m a true fan. Amazing Artist and person! Keep the passion on!!!

[@OldWahya]

Hey Taylor, has it really been 6 years lol, wow. I have been following you very close to the time you started I think. I had been watching your videos then I came upon a video of you and Lara De Wit and have followed both of you since. I remember leaving a comment about you playing with your mom on piano and you told me it was really your neighbor :/ . I have since been a very close supporter of yours and have enjoyed watching you grow thru the years as far as your videos go. It has been an honor to support you on Patreon and helping to support you for your Album on PledgeMusic. Two of the best choices I have made. You are a very warm talent and I hope and Pray for many more years of the best success. In the end , The Pleasure is All Ours ! All My Best to You!

[@nautilustpartyvgm2973]

I met you at the Glasgow gig, and have to say your work, ethic and attitude is an inspiration. Keep up the great work, and enjoy every moment. :)

[@elijahugh3884]

I didn't know you went through so much in your life I'm glad you persevered because your music is what got me into music seeing it does not have to be all classical but can be things you love too

[@synbiostael]

I'm so glad you didn't give up on the violin :D. I don't even remember how I found out about you and your music but I've been listening since 2012 and I'm very grateful for it. See you in London again soon! ^_^

[@lorenzolyleabadia1669]

Back then, I was already used with the simple violin playing in front of the camera. Then, when you started doing music video style and released your first original album. I was feeling grateful because of how far you've come. It is like, I was in this musical journey with you and we (Well, you) made it to the top. Haha And blimey! I can't believe it's been five years since I first discovered your channel. I remembered it used to be called ViolinTay.

[@sarahstrauch6775]

You are so amazing and talented, and you have been such an inspiration Taylor! I've been playing piano for nine years and I love it and everything about music! The first 4 years I absolutely hated piano but I went through a really hard time and I guess I just realized that music was the only thing there for me and I learned to express my emotions and cope with everything happening through music. A few months ago I decided I'd try to teach myself violin because I wanted to learn another instrument (it is sounding terrible btw) and that's when I found your youtube channel, and I'm so glad I did! Ever since I've started enjoying playing piano I've wanted to share that love with others and be a professional pianist, or a composer, or something. I always thought that I wouldn't be good enough to make a living from music (especially since it seems like everyone only likes music with words and not instrumental music) so I decided I would just go to college and become a doctor and hope I still have time for piano, and I've always been interested in the medical field and have wanted to help people in that way but piano is what I really love and I want to help others learn to love it too, I just chose medicine because I didn't think music was really much of a choice. Now I'm getting close to graduating high school and you have shown me that it is possible to make something from being a musician so maybe I'll try.

[@mangodsky2809]

I'm really glad that my older sister introduced me to your channel about a year ago. Then when we found out that you would go on tour in Europe, she immediately reserved the tickets and I bought them in Munich. Turned out, however, that she didn't have the time to come because she had to sign into some of her courses - but I then brought another girl who hadn't even heard about you till that day and I think it says a lot that she was also genuinely amazed about your music (she repeatedly leaned over and said "This is SO cool" :D). It was just such an incredible experience watching and hearing you play live - to be honest, it was the best evening I had since I had begun studying in Munich. In fact, I had to learn for a very important exam at that time and afterwards, I was even more motivated to stay focused on that and I passed it :) Besides, I took up playing the piano again (Salome also impressed me :) and I can say that opened up a lot of possibilities for me. Long story short, I am really glad that you and your music exist and I'll make sure I'll bring my sister along next time you come to Europe :)

[@rowandandrea6449]

just want to say that as much as I love your covers. I feel you original works are so amazing. also you helped push me to start learning to play the piano. thank you Taylor!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Rowan D'Andrea Thank you so much! Good luck with the piano :D

[@pollyjain3859]

You are so inspiring and your videos definitely make me want to practice everyday! Your music is beautiful, and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!!! :D

[@ryanrobidoux5320]

Taylor, your story is incredible! I'm so glad you've been able to make music your career! Your covers, originals, and videos are always so beautiful! I really enjoyed learning your story; it inspires me to follow my passions, take risks, and do what I love! I think it is so cool how your love for video games has helped fuel this journey. People tried to twist your love of video games to make it a bad thing, but God has used that love to fuel a destiny, if you will, that is changing lives with your music and story. You're incredible and inspirational, and I'm so glad I've been able to enjoy and be inspired by your music and life.

[@avatarLT]

Taylor you are great, thanks for making this lovely video and shared some of your life ;)

[@TheStranger255]

Well, all I can say is Thank You for inspiring me with your fascinating music to be able to decide which musical instrument to start to learn. And keep it up.

Thank you for sharing this. It is a very interesting and inspiring story. And of course, thank you for your work :)

[@Futch22]

Taylor Davis + Simply Three = Most amazing quartet in the entire Universe!

[@Paul-om7gf]

I remember finding you through Kyle Landry's channel. That was about 6 years ago so I guess I've been following you since nearly the beginning! Time really flies. It's been really cool seeing how your channel has grown, both in view numbers and in quality. I love your work; you were one of my main inspirations to start learning the violin myself as an adult. Congratulations on your success and I look forward to many more years of listening to your music!

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Paul Aww that's awesome, Kyle is great! Thanks for watching for so long! And keep up the good work with the violin :D

[@tisa6138]

it's so amazing that you told us parts of your life! you are a very awesome and inspiring person and I really, really feel sorry for you getting bullied in middle school.:( I have always been afraid of getting bullied because of my hobbies, so playing video games & watching animes etc. And that's also the reason why I've never told anyone about these. I thought people would think of me of a nerd and they wouldn't want to talk or to like interact with me anymore. now I'm 17 and will graduate next year and I finally had the courage to show my hobbies openly! I don't care about others opinions anymore! I really enjoy drawing pictures ( especially video game characters or manga) and recently my teacher asked me to show them to her. she said I'd have the potential to study art at university and so she was quite interested in what I'm drawing at home. eventually I showed brang my picture in school and not only my teacher saw them but also everyone of the Art course. unexpectedly some were astonished and liked my art and I'm so glad about that. my teacher liked them as well but she said I should not concentrate that much on drawing video games and manga but that's because she wants me to become an art teacher ^^'. well coming back to you, you are very inspiring especially when I'm creating art I frequently listen to your music. also that you made your passion to career is a beautiful example. I think that shows that somehow you'll be able to do what you live for. I just hope that I will be able to work for gaming companies, character creation for example etc. I wish you the best luck for your future

[@shortsubway8613]

Taylor, I absolutely love you!!! You are such a hard working and inspiring person! Im currently in middle school, and i can SO relate to you! At the beginning of 6th grade, i felt like a nerdy outcast. My friends and i were separated into different springs. I had some familiar people in my spring, except most have found and made new friends. (Not that they didn't like me, they just found more people. I love all my friends dearly. PLATONICALLY!) I also participated in a musical while playing the cello in orchestra. And then i also had an obsession in October... UNDERTALE! I couldn't get my head out of undertale. I was overwhelmed with everything!!! I was slowly losing interest, but kept play and love cello!!! Your a great inspiration! The songs i downloaded from you are now Harry Potter Hedwigs theme, Attack On Titan theme, Gerudo Vally, and Song of Storms(Song Of Time). Thank you for helping me in tuff times and being a great inspiration to everyone! THANK YOU!!!

[@nickn9563]

A truly inspiring story. You're a huge musical influence in my life. I never would have though to pick up a violin had I not heard your covers. I'm glad I've seen this channel because the violin is a beautiful instrument that I hope to excel at as the years go by. I'm only in 9th grade and I hope the violin always has some part in my life. Thank you

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Nick N That's so nice to hear, I'm really glad you're enjoying the violin now!

[@Rhanna88]

You make your challenge real and I admire you , your step in this career. Thx for sharing a part of your life :) Hope we can help you for a long time to carry on in this violonist career ! sorry if my english is not really good ^^ In France we support you !! thx for all you share by your music and I hope one day I can see you in concert :)

[@MoxieScene]

Amazing story! You are an inspiration to us all!

[@alphasierra5688]

Thank you for sharing. You play beautifully.

[@bilbobaggins4905]

you have made me want to learn violin/fiddle, i play guitar so i dont think it will be to hard to pick up

[@ErichSchulz]

Thanks for sharing. I love your music, I play it every night. Please don't stop. Your music helps me relax my mind and take me to another place. Thank you again.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+Erich Schulz Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

[@taragakmancing8878]

I was very impressed with your Taylor Davis , congratulations and success to six years of your career , hopefully in the future even more successful , and I was touched and amazed by the journey of life and in your career to get to a successful case of now . before his career I think you are not so difficult as you tell me , but it turns out you also fall up to pursue a career . 2 thumbs up for you Taylor Davis .

[@Wireless256]

Hello Taylor..Great to know abt ur story..Was searching internet to find abt it..Glad i found here..Yours is story of dream and passion..You are building a brand for ur self from scratch..BTW you and ur hubby looks a best couple...Stay blessed and keep shining

[@jimwise8464]

Thank you for sharing and thank god that you continued with your music. It would have been such a loss for us if you had just given up.

[@AgentOttsel]

Great vlog, Taylor! I've been following you since your Skyrim/Morrowind video with Lara. I love your music so much! You are amazing, not only as a musician, but as a person in general. Even though you have over a million fans, you still take time to talk to us here, on Facebook and your app. Thank you so much for all the excellent music and inspiration you've given me. I'd love to go to one of your concerts someday.

[@TaylorDavisStudio]

+TheAcidCrash Thank you so much for watching and thanks for watching my main channel for so long too :) I wouldn't be anywhere in my music career without you guys so I'll always keep interacting as much as I can :)

[@AgentOttsel]

+Taylor Davis - Behind the Strings Always a pleasure! :) By the way, are you getting Uncharted 4 on May 10th? It's kinda like Indiana Jones and it's made by the creators of The Last of Us, so I'm sure you'll love it! You should make a cover of Nate's Theme, it's a beautiful song! :D

[@cmcer1995]

The music from Legendary really fits your journey. Your struggles and your successes.