Rising Star - Mishika Jayesh

MISHIKA JAYESH MISHIKA JAYESH 8 YEARS OLD 8 YEARS OLD

“Playing keyboard makes me happy”

The Source Family Editor caught up with Al Ain Rising Star Mishika Jayesh to learn more about what makes this little super star so special.

Neatly dressed in matching black pants and shirt, I am instantly struck by how confident and full of life Mishika is. Affectionately known as Mishi by her parents, 8 year old Mishika was born and raised in Al Ain and is in grade 2 at Al Ain Juniors. Recently, she was awarded first place in the Lulu Al Ain Talent Show for keyboard. She loves music, keyboard and singing. Always putting on impromptu shows for the other residents in her building along with her friends. There is no mistaking that music flows freely throughout her spirit.

Q: How did you get involved with music?

Mom: “Mishika attended a winter camp when she was about 5 and a half years old and really took a shine to the keyboard. She kept asking for one, and eventually we gave in, buying her a very basic instrument as we thought it was just a phase. When we started to notice that she was able to teach herself from Youtube we realized that this was not just a passing fad and we invested in a better instrument. As she progressed we eventually found a teacher to give her lessons online (since we were under Covid restrictions). She has been studying with Mr Kingsley for 1 and a half years now and she has really made huge progress in such a short time.”

Mr Kingsley added: “I am very glad to be Mishika’s music tutor. She is a very quick learner and I am certain that her love for music will take her far in life. I wish her all the best for her future success”.

Q: Why the keyboard?

Mishika: “I don’t know. Music just makes me happy. I am happy when I play. I play for fun. I love to sing as well.”

Q: What kind of music do you play most?

Mishika: “I like playing English songs. “

Q: What are some of your favorite songs to play?

Mishika: “Pirates of the Caribbean, Rasputin and Star of County Down”

Q: What was your first performance?

Mishika: “My first ever performance was at a school assembly. The teachers suggested I try the school song and I practiced really hard. I was so nervous but I did it and everyone loved my performance.”

Q: Have you won other trophies apart from the one at the Lulu talent show?

Mishika: “Yes, I have won other trophies for singing and also keyboard.”

Q: Apart from music what else do you like to do?

Mishika: “I love crafting. I am always making something and especially love playing with my friends.” Mishika: “Art, PE and English”

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Mishika: “I think either a teacher or an event planner. I am not sure. I have so much time still to decide”.

Q: What would your advice be to someone wanting to learn to play keyboard?

Mishika: “Just do it, it’s hard at first but if you keep trying it gets so much easier and once you can play then it is really fun.” Mom: “The one thing I am most happy and proud of is that she is such a loving, happy child. She gets along with everyone. There are never any tears or fights with other kids. Her teachers, classmates and friends really love her as she is always getting involved with everything. She is so active in her class and genuinely loves other people.”

“Her school teachers at Al Ain Juniors are encouraging and motivating her to do so much more. They give her every possible opportunity to perform, and we are so grateful for their wonderful support.”

First Prize at Lulu Talent Show KEYBOARD 2021