The way for a great life, My Journey - My Way | Vasko Dukovski | TEDxBASIS Nanjing Youth
21 Aug 2024 (23 days ago)
Early Life and Musical Journey
- Vasko Dukovski is an artist, amateur athlete, entrepreneur, and educator. (00:03:35)
- At age three, he began playing on pots and pans, leading his parents to buy him a hand drum and enroll him in music lessons at age seven.
- At age 10, he was performing on radio and television, recording in professional studios, and winning prizes at national competitions.
- He attended Interlochen Arts Summer Camp on a full scholarship and later attended their academy on a full scholarship, describing it as a transformative experience.
Professional Career and Achievements
- The speaker has performed hundreds of concerts in over 20 countries as part of the Garnett Ensemble.
- The speaker moved to China five years ago to become a professor at the Nanjing University of Arts and performs with the Shanghai NOA Symphony and Sujo Symphony Orchestra.
Personal Philosophy
- Dukovski believes that family, friends, and community are essential for development and success. (00:04:27)
- Dukovski enjoys dragon boat racing and completed a triathlon, emphasizing the importance of exercise for both physical and mental well-being.
- The speaker believes that people should dream big, take action, work hard, be patient, be humble, appreciate their elders, respect themselves and others, develop good habits, and be grateful.