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Dr. Anthony Olson, piano
Dr. Anthony Olson is Professor of Music (keyboard instruments) at Northwest Missouri State University, where he teaches piano, organ, and harpsichord. He is an active performer and chamber musician with a broad artistic profile that spans solo, vocal, and instrumental collaboration.
As an educator, Dr. Olson is known for his thoughtful and student-centered approach to teaching. His work emphasizes technical fluency, musical curiosity, and the development of an individual artistic voice, while fostering the listening skills and flexibility essential to successful collaboration. He has extensive experience working with pre-college, collegiate, and advanced students.
Dr. Olson has designed and led innovative summer music programs that integrate performance study with interdisciplinary and community-engaged learning. These projects encourage students to connect musical study with broader cultural, historical, and social contexts, helping young artists understand their work as both artistic and humanistic practice.
At the InterHarmony International Music Festival, Dr. Olson is excited to work closely with participants through masterclasses, chamber music coaching, and performance opportunities, supporting their growth as confident, curious, and collaborative musicians within an immersive international environment.