ERIK OLSON
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A compilation of performances from my student recital on December 5, 2021, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose, AB. Featuring guest musicians: Maya Rathnavalu (violin), Andrew Agrey (cello), Steven Hartman (bass guitar), and Brandon Kroeger (drums).
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (virtual student ensemble) - June 2021

Online recital - Sunday, June 20, 2021

"O Christmas Tree" (virtual student ensemble) - December 2020

Online recital - Sunday, December 6, 2020

"Crabbuckit" by k-os
Cover versions by my students at OLMP Catholic School for the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge (#cbcmusicclass)
Grades 7, 8, and 10 - November 2020


"Thaxted" by Gustav Holst (live looping piano improvisation)

"Oscar's Boogie" by Oscar Peterson (live looping piano improvisation)

A cover of the classic Beatles tune, "Let It Be", that I made with some friends.

Online recital - Sunday, May 31, 2020

My contribution to the 2020 Spring Recital

While I usually teach piano and guitar lessons, perhaps this video will give you an idea for a new instrument to learn! Musical saw or balloon lessons, anyone? Here is my take on "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran using instruments that I found around my house.
A compilation of performances from my student recital on December 1, 2019, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose, AB. Featuring guest musicians: Home Quarter Music (string quartet), Maya Rathnavalu (violin), and Art Fadum (double bass).
"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers, performed by a guitar ensemble at my student recital on December 1, 2019, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose, AB. Featuring guest musicians: Home Quarter Music (string quartet), Maya Rathnavalu (violin), and Art Fadum (double bass).

A compilation of performances from my student recital on May 26, 2019, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose, AB. Featuring guest musicians: Tom Spila - guitar, Steven Hartman - bass, and Jon Sims - drums.
A compilation of performances from my student recital on December 9, 2018, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Camrose, AB. Featuring guest musicians: Len Busse - trumpet, René Janisse - trumpet, Olav Traa - horn, Norman Skretting - trombone, Tom Spila - tuba, Steven Hartman - drums.
"This Little Light of Mine" - piano arrangement (improvised)
Recorded at West Point Grey United Church, Vancouver, BC.
"My Lord, What a Morning" - arranged for brass choir, as part of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada (SCGC) Seminar Series, March 2013. Originally arranged for my wedding ceremony, and adapted for this purpose. Recorded at the Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, BC.
"Mother Helen" - composed for the Hard Rubber Orchestra, as part of the SCGC Seminar Series, March 2011. Recorded at the Warehouse Studio, Vancouver, BC.
"Hope" - written by Jason Poulsen, performed by Jason & the Diatonics (I play keys). Official music video.
"Till the Day" - written by Jason Poulsen, performed by Jason & the Diatonics (I play keys). Urban Rush, Shaw TV Vancouver - August 2011.
Performing Montage
Includes clips from three separate concerts in 2005 and 2006.

Musical Saw
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