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My Story

Growing up on a small farm in the countryside of Norway, aspiring to become a composer wasn't the most conventional ambition. However, my parents noticed my reactions to music and how I clumsily attempted to replicate piano concerts I had seen on TV using our upright piano, becoming incredibly frustrated when I realized that the sounds my small fingers produced were not nearly as beautiful as the music the pianist on TV made. Recognizing my strong musical inclination, my pianist grandmother started teaching me to play the piano when I was five years old, and had it not been for her, I probably would have been a farmer today. Beginning with piano lessons from my grandmother and culminating in earning a master's degree in composing for film, games, and contemporary media, my musical journey has led me through numerous piano concerts, extensive hours in music studios as both a session musician and producer, composing music for films and games, as well as collaborating with and conducting various orchestral ensembles.

Apart from being a composer and pianist, I'm a passionate outdoors enthusiast, often exploring forests and mountains, sometimes for days at a time if I really need to reset my brain. There's nothing quite like the beauty of nature to ignite my musical creativity. I also find great enjoyment in immersing myself in alternate realities when I need a short break, whether through video games or cinema. This has honed my ability to grasp the role and structure of music in these mediums, providing me with a keen sense of drama and how to shape the music to enhance the audience's experience.