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 over five 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 certificate in Theatre Performance from The Theatre Lab School of Dramatic Arts. 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.
Contact me the form below for information and inquiries! Please include what you are hoping to study as well as some times you are available for a virtual meeting to get things moving!