Lynn Freeman Olson
Lynn Freeman Olson was an American composer. His music is used primarily for teaching the piano to youngsters. He was a popular presenter at workshops for piano teachers. He composed some music for radio and television programs for children. He authored college textbooks on piano pedagogy and edited collections of classical piano solos. He was himself a piano teacher and had many students over the years. He died of cancer at the age of 49. Decades after his death, his piano compositions are still regularly played at recitals and contests.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Olson attended MacPhail School of Music before entering the University of Minnesota. His teacher at MacPhail was Cleo Munden Hiner who stressed an understanding of music theory. While Olson was at MacPhail, Hiner and her students came under the influence of the teachings of the famous piano pedagogue Frances Clark from Princeton, New Jersey. Olson left MacPhail at the age of 18 when he started the University of Minnesota in 1956. After graduating from the U. of M., he continued his studies there as a graduate student.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Olson attended MacPhail School of Music before entering the University of Minnesota. His teacher at MacPhail was Cleo Munden Hiner who stressed an understanding of music theory. While Olson was at MacPhail, Hiner and her students came under the influence of the teachings of the famous piano pedagogue Frances Clark from Princeton, New Jersey. Olson left MacPhail at the age of 18 when he started the University of Minnesota in 1956. After graduating from the U. of M., he continued his studies there as a graduate student.
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