'A 12-Year-Old Music Sensation': Westfield Star Student

WESTFIELD, NJ — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Lori Rodrigues who nominated Kobi of Westfield. Rodrigues is Kobi's parent and manager.

Star local student’s name

Kobi - Grade 6

Star local student’s home state

New Jersey

How do you know the star local student?

I am his parent and manager

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Kobi is a twelve year old music sensation. Kobi is a vocalist and drummer who fronts his own band called REESE. Kobi also performs with over 25 adult bands in the Tri-state area. You can learn more about Kobi on his website at KobiReese.com. Here you can find his upcoming shows, videos of recent performances, check out his amazing photo gallery and find the links to all of his social media. You can also see many of Kobi's performances on his YouTube channel at Kobi Reese. His new original song, THE SHAKE, was recently released and can be heard on many radio stations and on all music streaming platforms. Kobi will be releasing two new original songs in the next few months. Kobi lives the life of a Rock Star yet also enjoys being a normal sixth grade student at Edison Intermediate School in Westfield as well. Kobi enjoys having the best of both worlds!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Kobi enjoys being a local rock star while still enjoying being a part of the Westfield travel baseball program. Kobi loves his life filled with music but also loves being a normal twelve year old kid!

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Kobi!

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