03 Mar Students Speak: Dushyant Mishra
The student community at GMI cuts across age groups, musical backgrounds, and interests. The Student Speak Series aims to give a platform to their voices and stories, share what drew them to GMI, how they see their artistry maturing, and their path forward.
“In music, there are no limitations. Be curious and try to branch out of your comfort zone by experimenting with different sounds and genres, do not constrain yourself as a musician.”
Dushyant Mishra is studying Music Production at Global Music Institute. I share a conversation with him regarding his journey with music and the challenges he faces being visually impaired. “Growing up I would be listening to a lot of hindustani and kathak music. My mother is a kathak dancer and the music that would be playing in our household was something that really influenced my music choices.”
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Below is a continuation of our conversation exploring Dushyant’s musical beginnings and inspirations.
Read on to learn more about Dushyant.
When did you become interested in music?
I’ve been doing music since 2007, it started with my mother who is a Kathak dancer. I wanted to learn the drums, guitar and tabla which became the basis of my musical understanding. Eventually, I became quite interested in studying more about music production and started experimenting with different DAW’s and wanted to explore further.
What drew you to study at GMI?
The faculty was one of the main reasons for me to join GMI. I was surrounded by musicians and educators who were completely guiding me and helping me nourish as an artist.
A memorable experience at GMI:
When I came here, I felt quite supported by them. Studio Production is a specific course that I quite enjoyed because I was always curious about what goes behind understanding a studio space.
A fun fact about yourself:
When I have any free time, I find myself dancing and grooving to music.
Your favorite food:
Dal Chawal
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be?
I love playing cricket and any particular sport.
An artist that currently inspires you:
There are so many, to name some would be A.R Rehman, Jagjeet Singh, Gulam Ali, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles
Student Speak – Dushyant Mishra
A track that currently inspires you:
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green Day
Your musical idol:
Mostly, it consists of my teachers and parents. These people have helped me the most and continue to inspire me.
Your dream collaboration:
I would love to collaborate with A.R Rehman.
How do you spend your free time?
You will find me listening to a lot of music, practicing or shopping.
An instrument you wish you could play/ want to learn:
I always wanted to learn how to play the drums.
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