Do you know where Belarus is?

What continent is it on?

Today, Tanya and I talk about her native country of Belarus. We talk about the journey to become a music teacher, what she loves most about music and her hope of returning to Belarus to visit her family this summer.

I loved hearing the stories about growing up in another country! It's so exotic to me! I live in the same county where I was raised. Hearing a person's perspective from another country always broadens my view of the world and helps me to explore the nuances of the complexed events that are taking place in the world today. Seeing people as individuals and not just citizens of geopolitical country is insightful. Just because you live in a country doesn't mean that you support the actions or inactions of the government. People are people living in various places around the world trying to make a life for themselves.

I hope you enjoy this conversation AND the wonderful musical performances. YES, more than one instrument will be featured on today's episode.

If you you'd like to connect with Tanya you can do so over on Instagram her tag is : @tatsiana131313

You can also see her over on Facebook

She is taking in private students in case you'd like to study music

You can see a few videos and pictures of our interview @karyn.hobson

Remember every Person is a Present! Including YOU!