How to bastakiya

It almost sounds like a bad word. But it's not. It's good! It's an area in old dubai with an ethnic feel to it, but with the most gorgeous interiors. This November 30th, about 30 of my students will be performing their masterpieces at an intimate concert in bastakiya.

Yousef (boss man) and I were here last week to get the ball rolling on some music projects for "Dubai culture" when we found the prettiest courtyard and fell in love with the atmosphere. We hope everyone will like it as much as we do!

I have never been more excited to showcase my "work"

These kids need to step their game up tho! I'm so happyyyyy.

On a side note. I've been spending all my free time at the beach! So much that my already dark skin has tan lines and my hair is sun-bleached lighter. Is this unhealthy? I love this weather!

How to be cliché

Sometimes, when your not even looking, life gives you an opportunity you can't refuse. Mine came in the form of a music institute called The Music Box led by Yousef Khan.

I will be starting out my teaching career here as a junior teacher amongst three other accomplished pianistas and vocalists. I'm basically a blank slate right now. This summer is going to be dedicated to perfecting my approach to teaching the basics of the piano and sharing my passion with others. I can't wait to get started!!! and I'm pretty sure Yousef's an angel in disguise.

Check out the bio he wrote for me (after I gave him a really lame one lol).






and if you didn't know before, yes.. I play the piano. I've been learning since I was 7 and it has always been a place of solace through all the changes in life. Just like in yoga, I will always be a student to the art. But teaching the art deepens understanding like none other.

This is me playing "Postcards from far away" by Coldplay. A good friend, Warren Garth left this sheet music at my place some time in the summer of 2009 and I am not planning to return it.... Listen and Just love that awkward ending.

 

Now follow me and the music box on twitterrr!! @themusicbox_dxb and @sharonya

How to "talk like a vegan"

Every now and then, I have moments of incredible gratefulness and grounded-ness. Recently been accused - "you're talking like a vegan" ..lol truth.

First of all, I need to man up and accept the fact that being an accountant and making the dough means i've got to sit on my ass for about 12 hrs a day. I need a job that is resume/CV-worthy asap. But until then, #gamefacetroll.

On the other hand, I have a constant need for passion and love...so, it's time to take my art to the next level too. I'm so excited to start teaching piano this summer! And I'll be stepping up the yoga practice with a goal to get my handstand perfected before heading to our family vacation in August. Serengeti handstand pic is goal one.

The ultimate goal is to be awesome at Kathryn Budig's workshop in November. I will eventually start sharing the yoga love more and more. Teaching is the best way to do this.
Working on my halasana and chakrasana now..

myfeet are ALLwrong. better pic next time :)

Now I just need a plan for all this drawing and painting I crave to create .... Any Suggestions? Hold up. Biz School Brain working.