KENNESAW, Ga.
(July 8, 2022) — A natural on stage at the piano, Sammy Mishkin flies through George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody”
in Blue” in an empty concert hall, serene as his fingers fly over the keys.
Mishkin finds refuge in music, which has been his passion for more than half of his life
life will now become his career.
“Music has always been with me,” he said. “Music only provides a sense of comfort
and it allows me to be who I am, live in my own skin and be confident in my abilities.”
Mishkin, who graduated with high honors from the College of the Arts in May with a degree in music performance, wants to be a professional pianist and is taking his first steps
towards that goal this summer. He successfully auditioned for Collaborative Piano
Program at the American Institute for Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria, where
singers and pianists learn techniques to start their careers in highly competitive Europe
music industry.
“I heard a lot about this program, and so did my colleagues, professors and family
he made me take advantage of those opportunities. So I decided now is the right time
it’s time to finally realize my most cherished ambitions.” said Mishkin who grew up
in Cumming, Ga. “It’s really an honor to earn a spot.”
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He said that the vast majority of singers and pianists at AIMS have or are active
are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree and are looking for career enrichment.
Mishkin, who also graduated from the KSU Journey Honors College, finds music a way to calm his active mind. His specialty is collaboration