Staff - Jazz

Stein Inge Brækhus is the main instrument teacher for percussion, ensemble and second instrument percussion. He is also head of the jazz section.

Thomas Torstrup is a trained pianist and organist. He is responsible for Digital Jazz Studies, teaches ensemble, movement and hearing theory, as well as electives related to aural and improvisation.

Marius Neset has been appointed Professor II for a term of three years from 2021. His expertise will be an important contribution for the institution in jazz and improvisation, as well as in project work across genres. He is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist (tenor and soprano saxophone) and composer.

Tor Yttredal is the main instrument teacher on Saxophone . Furthermore he teaches History in music for both Bachelor and Master.

Svein Olav Herstad is the main instrument teacher on piano. He also teaches ensemble and electives related to aural and composition.

Simen Kiil Halvorsen is the main instrument teacher on Trumpet. He teaches at DigJazz and is project manager for Bjergsted Jazzensemble. He is also academically responsible for one-year programmes in jazz.

Anita Kaasbøll is the main instrument teacher on Vocal. She furthermore teaches vocal ensemble

Wayne Brasel is the main instrument teacher on Gitar. He furthermore teaches ensemble.

Per Zanussi is the main instrument teacher on Bass. He furthermore teaches ensemble.

Theodor Barsnes Onarheim is the main instrument teacher on bass. He furthermore teaches ensemble, music didactics and movement and hearing lessons.

Petru Popa is a teacher on piano. He furthermore teaches ensemble and second instrument.

Petter Frost Fadnes is a teacher in music history and is responsible for the master's project - jazz. He is a trained saxophonist.

Raymond Lavik is the main instrument teacher on percussion for the one-year programme in jazz.

Vidar Kvamme Schanche is a scholarship holder

Kristoffer Alberts is a scholarship holder. Kristoffer is a jazz musician and has done everything from acoustic American free jazz to European contremporary music.

Dag Magnus Narvesen is a scholarship holder.