Knowing Me, Knowing You — Ms Lihana van der Walt [alumna]

Instrument(s) / Discipline(s):
Piano / Technology.

Period of study at the NWU School of Music / PU for CHE Department of Music:
1997-2000.

Qualifications completed at the NWU / PU for CHE:
BMus

Qualifications completed elsewhere:
NHDip in Education at Unisa.

Notable professional achievements:
Started my own business.

Current professional position / occupation:
Business owner — Tapa Vino Restaurant & Deli, Parkview Centre in Pretoria East.

Top 5 must-hear music:
Any music from the 80’s is a definite must-hear!

Top 4 must-read books:
1. The purpose driven life by Rick Warren
2. Hartland by Deon Opperman
3. Fireproof
4. Any of Danielle Steel’s books

Favourite quote(s):
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Top 5 must-see movies:
It’s been so long since I’ve seen a movie! I love Avatar and any kids’ movies — Frozen, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo.

Which television show(s) can you watch over and over again?
Grey’s Anatomy, Suits, The Fixer.

Favourite food:
Pizza and sushi.

Favourite drink(s):
Any good Chardonnay.

How do you relax?
I don’t have time!

Family:
Unmarried, no children.

Which places would you still like to visit?
Australia, Bahamas, Greek islands.

What are your funniest / fondest memories of your time at the Conservatory?
Too long ago to remember … I was more of a social butterfly on campus.