WHO I AM
Photo Credit: Dahli Durley
Hello there! I'm so happy you're here!
My name is Kay Jay Olson, and I'm a musician, educator, composer and performer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I've been a part of this community for nearly 10 years.
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with my Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance, and then lived out in DC for a year where I got a secondary conservatory certificate in Theatre Performance from The Theatre Lab School of Dramatic Arts Honors Conservatory. After I moved to the Twin Cities in 2016, I was accepted to the Master of Arts - Education program at Augsburg University. I graduated with my Masters of Music Education and Teaching Artistry during the tumultuous 2020 - and threw myself into teaching lessons and writing music.
As a composer and performer, I am driven by what interests me most - discussion, social change, queer issues, tears and laughter. I want to make and create work that offer opportunities to those who may not otherwise have them, and develop better systems for access. I am always on the look out for people to collaborate with - so join the mailing list and reach out!
Music Education and Lessons
As an educator, I take a collaborative approach with a student to meet their specific goals - what is it that you want to learn to do better? Are you casually introducing music as a hobby, revisiting skills from your past, looking to get serious...? We can help you reach that goal.
I offer lessons in Voice/Vocal Coaching, Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Digital Music/Composition.
I now do most of my teaching through Blue Tree Music Education in South Minneapolis. In addition to teaching lessons, I am the head of the Early Childhood and Beginner Piano Department, the director of the Songbirds Youth Choir, and run the Family Tree Early Childhood Music Class on Saturday Mornings. Head over to this website get signed up for lessons, join the choir or EC class, or find information about other upcoming events! https://bluetreemusiceducation.com
Check out more offerings in my → /store
Learn more about my original musicals /inner-demons-the-musical and Camp Bludde!
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Photo Credit - Dahli Durley
