Arvid Olson
Composer, Pianist, Sound Designer
Works
Here you can listen to a selection of some of my original compositions and arrangements.
Sheet music is available for some of the tracks upon request.
Online Composition Lessons
Do you want to learn how to orchestrate, develop material and gain new perspectives on how you can structure your music? I offer online Zoom composition and arrangement lessons for beginners. How often and many times we meet will depend on your process and need for feedback. All you need is Zoom. Notation software and a keyboard is recommended.
If interested, contact me and tell me a bit about your situation and what your goals are.
Standard lesson rate €35 / hour.
About me…
I started taking piano lessons at the age of 6, exploring both the classical and jazz-repertoires. With the keys at my fingers I developed an interest for composition and exploration of music theory. I continued my studies at Hvitfeldtska Highschool’s Music (Gifted Education) program, later Åsa Folkhögskola’s program for touring musicians and then I acquired a bachelors degree in composition at Malmö Academy of Music.
With a big interest in a wide range of genres, among these a certain fascination for Japanese culture and music, I decided to study a semester at Yamanashi Gakuin University after my bachelors. While in Japan, I studied with teachers such as Dr. Mike Blow, Dr. Darren Ashmore and Akikazu Nakamura-Sensei, under whom I’m still studying Shakuhachi and Japanese traditional music.
I graduated with a masters in composition from Malmö Academy of Music in 2024, with teachers such as Bent Sørensen, Rolf Martinsson, Staffan Storm, and Björn-Tryggve Johansson. Since, I’ve been living and working in Japan.
Has been said about Arvid:
“I regard Arvid as one of the most talented students I’ve had during my 32 years of teaching.”
“Arvid Olson is a very talented student. He has taken my classes in counterpoint and orchestration and his accomplishments are excellent.”
“Arvid is a person of vast musical creativity and imagination, he has great insight into the theoretical aspects of music and additionally, the great advantage of being an excellent pianist.”
“Arvid works diligently, purposefully and with great enthusiasm. His music has a unique dramatic style and strength.”
Get in touch!
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You can also email me at contact(at)arvidolson.com