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Sharif enjoys playing the accordion, an instrument central to Colombian vallenato music. He has played since age 15 and it provides personal and professional benefits. Professionally, it allows him to network and market himself as music transcends boundaries. Personally, it provides stress relief, an opportunity for creativity, and mental stimulation. Overall, playing the accordion is an art that enhances his life.
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- 1. I) SHOW US AN ACTIVITY YOU ENJOY DOING. TELL US HOW YOU THINK IT CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sharif Abuchaibe International MBA
- 2. There are many activities I enjoy doing: Fishing Watching Soccer. Playing the Accordion
- 4. Watching a Soccer Game in the Barranquilla Stadium
- 5. But the activity that I enjoy the most is Playing the Accordion
- 6. The Accordion The accordion is the central instrument of a popular music in Colombia called: Vallenato. The accordion is originally from Austria. Its modern form was invented by Kiril Demian. It is complemented by the caja (percussion instrument) and the guacharaca (percussion instrument) to compose the vallenato music .
- 7. Vallenato Very popular music in Colombia. Vallenatoliterally means "born in the valley It is composed of four basic rythms: son, paseo, merengue and puya. This type of music is impregnated in the idiosyncrasy of the people of the country
- 8. Here is the Song I made for my Wife. Sang and Composed by me. If the music did not work, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wez7nStjHw
- 9. It even lets me entertain a tireless fellow
- 10. Professional Development The fact of playing the accordion has given me access to many people. I have had the chance of marketing myself as well. Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries and bonds people even thousands of miles apart. I have known people which I have made business with by sharing the same passion of Vallenato music.
- 11. Personal Development I have been playing the Accordion since I was 15 years old. Since many people like Vallenato, playing the accordion can make you the center of reunions (the life of the party). Playing the Accordion gives me time to escape from reality. It gives me time to create; to give birth to something innexistent before.
- 12. Playing the Accordion: The art of creating music It gives me mental agility and coordination. It has given me the opportunity to compose songs. Finally, I would summarize this presentation with Shakespeares, quote: "If music be the food of life, play on".