Karolina Protsenko Bio: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Kids, Songs, Family, Wikipedia

Biography

Karolina Protsenko, now performing as Karolina Rose, is a Ukrainian-American violin prodigy, singer, pianist, and guitarist born on October 3, 2008, in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Raised in a musical family—her father, Nikolay, plays guitar, and her mother, Ella, plays piano and sings—she moved to California with her family in 2015 at age six and began violin lessons the following year.

Inspired by violinist Lindsey Stirling, she gained fame through viral busking videos in Santa Monica starting in 2017, amassing over 8 million YouTube subscribers on her violin channel alone by 2024.

A classically trained performer, Protsenko has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, collaborated with musicians like Daniele Vitale, and debuted Felix Mendelssohn‘s Violin Concerto with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in 2024.

She announced her new stage name in July 2025 to mark her evolving career in contemporary pop music.

Ukrainian Violinist and pianist
Karolina Protsenko
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Karolina Protsenko
Stage Name:	Karolina Rose
Born:	3 October 2008 (age 17 years old)
Place of Birth:	Kyiv, Ukraine
Nationality:	Ukrainian, American
Education:	N/A
Height:	1.55 m
Parents:	Nikolay “Nick” Protsenko, Ella Protsenko
Siblings:	Leo Protsenko, Nicholas Protsenko
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Violinist • Pianist
Net Worth:	$2.5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Karolina Protsenko, a Ukrainian-American violin prodigy now performing as Karolina Rose, was born on October 3, 2008, in Kyiv, Ukraine, into a musical family.

She is of Ukrainian ethnicity and follows Christianity. Her father, Nikolay “Nick” Protsenko, is a professional guitarist, and her mother, Ella Protsenko, is a pianist and singer who frequently accompanies her in performances and manages her career alongside her husband.

Karolina has two younger brothers: Leo Protsenko, born in 2018, and Nicholas Protsenko, born in 2021, who sometimes appear in her family videos.

In 2015, at age six, her family relocated to Simi Valley, California, where she began formal violin lessons the following year. She attends a local private school in California while pursuing a demanding music career, balancing academics with her professional training and performances.

Career

Karolina Protsenko began her career at age six, shortly after moving to California in 2015, when she started formal violin lessons under a classical training program.

Inspired by Lindsey Stirling, she launched her YouTube channel in 2017 with street performances in Santa Monica, quickly gaining millions of views for her emotive covers of pop, rock, and film music.

By 2025, her main violin channel had surpassed 8.6 million subscribers, while additional channels for singing, vlogs, and family content expanded her reach.

She has released multiple albums of violin covers and original music, performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and collaborated with artists like Daniele Vitale and Barvina. In 2024, she made her orchestral debut performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

In July 2025, she announced her rebranding to Karolina Rose, signalling a shift toward original pop music and vocal performances while continuing her violin work.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Karolina Protsenko
• Facebook: Karolina Protsenko
• YouTube: Karolina Protsenko / Karolina Protsenko – Violin Music
• Instagram: Karolina Rose (@karolina_protsenko)
• TikTok: Karolina Protsenko Violin (@karolinaviolinist)

Personal Life

Karolina Protsenko, born on October 3, 2008, is 17 years old.

As a young musician focused on her career and education, she is unmarried, has no history of marriage, and has no children.

There is no publicly known husband or boyfriend, and her dating history is undocumented; sources indicate she is currently single and unattached, prioritizing her music over romantic relationships.

Her height was earlier estimated around 2021 at approximately 5 feet 1 inch (about 1.55 m), though some sources inaccurately list shorter heights from her younger years.

Net Worth

Karolina Protsenko, the Ukrainian-American violin prodigy, has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million, with some projections reaching up to $3.5 million when factoring in additional revenue streams beyond YouTube ads.

Her primary income derives from her YouTube channels, which boast over 8.5 million subscribers and generate approximately $42,000 monthly (or $633,000 annually) from ad revenue alone, supplemented by sponsorships, merchandise, album sales, and live performances.

Estimates vary across sources, ranging from $2 million to $5 million, reflecting the challenges of accurately valuing a young creator’s multifaceted earnings.

Discography

Albums & EPs (Violin Covers & Originals)

1. My Dream (2018)
2. Sunflower (2019)
3. Sky (2020)
4. Inspire (2021)
5. Horizon (2022)
6. Euphoria (2023)
7. Karolina Rose – Debut EP (2025) – First release under new stage name, blending pop vocals with violin.

Notable Live Performances

• Street busking in Santa Monica, California (2017–present)
• Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor – Debut with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (2024)
• Concerts across the U.S., including charity events and music festivals

Television & Media Appearances

• The Ellen DeGeneres Show (multiple appearances)
• Local news features (NBC, ABC, CBS)
• Interviews on music and youth talent platforms

Collaborations

• Daniele Vitale (saxophonist) – Multiple viral duets
• Barvina (YouTuber/magician)
• Maikel Melo (singer)
• Various street musicians and young artists

Awards & Recognition

• YouTube Silver, Gold, and Diamond Play Buttons
• Featured in Forbes and other media as a top young influencer