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Piano/Theory Lessons

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Whether you are starting out for the first time at age seven or sixty-seven, or returning after many years away from the piano, Garth Olson is dedicated to providing knowledgeable musical instruction custom-made for each individual student. He balances a specialist's expertise with a generalist's comprehensive command of his instrument. His overarching musicality integrates a wide array of piano-based skills. Whether accompanying a soloist or interacting with an ensemble, exploring the subtleties of an acoustic piano's timbres or coaxing a credible chamber orchestra from virtual computer software, Garth brings confidence and enjoyment when learning to make music on the piano or keyboard.

  • Pianist, Keyboardist & Composer for more than 30 years
  • Teacher of piano, synthesizers, arranging and music sequencing software (Logic 10.3 and GarageBand 10.2) since 1995
  • Composition, Theory and ear-training instruction
  • Student ages range from children to senior citizens

Current member of:

  • Music Teachers National Association

University of Wisconsin River Falls
Bachelor of Science in Broad Area Music
Piano and Composition Emphasis

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