Monday, January 7, 2013

Artists

How does one discover or just know they are artistic?  Is it from the genes or just following in the footsteps of family?  Or is it something stumbled upon and instantly clicks with your soul?

You always see sons and daughters of actors and musicians follow in their parents footsteps.  Are they as talented?  Well they have the outline of how to achieve the success of their parents or grandparents, classes, teachers, connections, etc.  Ultimately we are all unique, and even with famous or talented parents, have to find our own way to express ourselves.

My mother graduated from Moscow Conservatory, she is an accomplished piano player and choir conductor.  In our home we didn't have music because for her it was work.  I really enjoy quiet in my home as well.  Some of my friends always need the TV, or even to fall asleep to music, I need silence to fully turn off, no outside stimulation.

My brother and I love and appreciate music and we are definitely creative in our own ways.  Neither of us plays an instrument or sings, but we both love to be on stage and perform, and we both love people.  My brother for his thesis in college created a performance on stage that worked on the issues of the community, and the problems and solutions were acted out and resolved on stage.  I have modeled, acted, and performed on stage, led events when I worked on cruise ships, I really love to host.  I love to dance, but have never had professional training, and that is why I was drawn to Yoga, it is like a dance, yet you make it your own, and that is when it is the right way, when each pose is your own way and your own expression.

My mom is coming to visit soon, and I am excited for her to infuse our kids with her musical talents, She is always singing fun songs, and maybe she can show them some tunes on the rubber piano she gave them :)



My kids are definitely musical, my daughter sings all day, not only songs she learns in school, but she makes up her own tunes to whatever she is playing with.  They all love to dance, even the baby :)  Eli Tzvi loves musical instruments, and is quite amazing with his photographic memory, and very powerful voice.

As much as we all get lost in work and the day to day, what survives in all cultures of the past is the music, art, and artifacts that were made by the creative souls who followed their passion.  I am excited to see how my kids will want to express themselves and light up the world.

Coach Yulia

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