Atman started his musical journey at the age of 3 when he first laid his hands on a toy piano. For the past decade, he has been honing his skills on a piano, and his love for music has only grown stronger with each passing year.
Atman’s passion for music extends beyond just playing; he also ventured into composition. To date, he has created two original piano pieces. It’s amazing to see his emotions and ideas come to life through music.
While piano remains his first love, he has expanded his musical horizons to include other instruments as well. He has taken up the guitar and has become proficient enough to serve as the lead guitarist for his rock band. He also plays guitar in his school’s jazz band, which has been a fantastic opportunity to explore different musical styles and improvisation techniques.
In addition to piano and guitar, he has also learned to play the flute. He is a member of his school band, where he contributes his flute skills to their ensemble performances.
For Atman, music is more than just a hobby or a skill – it’s a vital part of who he is. It helps him calm down when he is stressed and has been instrumental in boosting his confidence and self-esteem. Whether he is performing on stage or practicing alone, music provides him with a sense of accomplishment and joy that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As he continues to grow as a musician, we are excited to see where this journey will take him. Music has opened up so many opportunities for him, and he is grateful for the ability to express himself through this universal language.
Watch Atman Koorse perform River Flows in You by Yiruma for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Atman Koorse perform Interstellar Theme by Hans Zimmer on the piano for the 2025 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.