The Washington Post
The app has also been popular for artists to showcase their talents, whether that’s participating in the latest dance trend or showcasing a home DIY project. Andrew Savoia rose to fame on the app from posting covers of pop songs on his cello.
In a recent video, Savoia, 25, surrounded by fall foliage, pulls out his cello and starts playing Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well.” The video has more than 130,000 views and 27,000 likes.
For Savoia, a master’s student at Georgetown, his surprise TikTok following has provided an opportunity to collaborate with other artists and start live performances, something he never thought he would get a chance to do.
“It’s kind of crazy for me how it transitioned from, everything’s online, I’m just posting videos, to now I’m starting to build a reputation in the D.C. area based off live performances and doing weddings and private events and things like that,” Savoia said.
And, it’s now a way to help offset the cost of his education; this TikToker is headed to medical school.
