Kristin Kennamer had been an unhappy student in Pharmacy School at Samford University for only a short time when she decided that Pharmacy was not for her. She announced her plans to drop out to the assistant dean, but she encouraged Kristin to give it just a little while longer.
In the meantime, Kristin decided to purchase a piano for her college room. She already owned a piano, but it was back at her parent's home and she was not able to bring it with her to school. Playing the piano had always been a passion in Kristin's life and she missed it immensely. She bought a new Hazelton upright and placed it in her room. When she was able to start playing again, it changed her entire outlook! It became the best medicine this future pharmacist could ask for. Thanks to the powerful healing force of music, Kristin stayed in Pharmacy School and earned her degree. In her own words, “That piano got me through Pharmacy School!”
That was over 15 years ago, but today, Kristin’s passion for piano is still just as great as she recently purchased another piano. This time, she upgraded and treated herself to a beautiful handmade Shigeru Kawai grand that she purchased at Ellis Piano. How did she know that the Shigeru was the piano for her? Kristin said, “At some point, I was no longer playing it . . . it was playing me. And that was it. The Shigeru played me.”
Just how passionate about piano is Kristin? She is an advanced pianist, plays beautifully and even writes music. She also dressed up like a grand piano one year for Halloween! How interesting that a lady who dispenses medicine for a living discovered a long time ago that, for her, the best prescription is music – especially PIANO music! Thanks to the piano, there is one more excellent and happy pharmacist in the world!
