Loran Olsen

Ron
Mukilteo, WA

As an educator, Dr. Olsen rises to the level of an American Treasure. His teaching capability is on par with Nadia Boulanger (with whom he studied). The achievements (music and non-music) of his students are a matter of record. If you have the opportunity to study with him, grab it!

Pierce E
Las Vegas,, NV

Loran Olsen was my high school piano teacher from 1971-1974. To this day he remains a close mentor and a valued friend. The impact from studying with him has gone far beyond those few years of study. Loran Olsen is a world-class teacher, scholar, and a widely known adjudicator, with accomplished former students throughout the country. He advised me all through my college years and was helpful in introducing me to other world-class teachers that I had the good furtune to also coach with. I, and I know that others who have studied with him, model my teaching philosophy and approach after Dr. Olsen's, and it produces an abundance of results. I owe him the successes of my teaching and performing career many times over.

Lori G
Moscow, ID

I studied with Dr. Loran Olsen from 1987-1991 at Washington State University. I was 34 years old and Dr. Olsen was my 7th piano teacher. Of all my wonderful teachers, Dr. Olsen was the one who brought out the best in me as a piano teacher. Not one day goes by that I don't quote or share a 'magical' teaching skill that he taught me. He gave me the best set of teaching tools and I am forever grateful to this patient, kind, insightful, and fabulous teacher and person. When I think of him and how he improved my technique, I would say that," he gave me my wings to fly across that keys and take flight". I wouldn't be the teacher that I am today without his instruction. God Bless Loran Olsen.