Considered to be one of the most talented Croatian pianists of his generation, after completing his undergraduate studies at the “Academy of the Fine Arts in University of Split”, he continued his musical studies at the prestigious “Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory” in Russia. He earned his first Master’s Degree and graduated with honors. His studies in Russia were sponsored by the Croatian Ministry of Culture and by the Croatian Lion’s and Rotary clubs.

In 2012, Augustin came to New York and entered CUNY, The Aaron Copland School of Music, to study under the well known Russian/American pianist and pedagogue Dr. Nina Lelchuk with whom he has been working with for the past 10 years. Augustin is a winner of national and international competitions and has appeared as a soloist in chamber ensembles in Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Currently he resides and works in New York City.