About
Daniel Olsson is a songwriter, producer, music teacher, multi-instrumentalist, and content creator. To schedule an appointment with him, CLICK HERE
CREDENTIALS
- Classically trained on piano, graduated with a 4 year bachelor’s degree in Music Business and Entrepreneurship. Has taught private music lessons for close to a decade. Teaches piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, production in Logic Pro X, and beginner vocals and drums. Trained in music theory 1 and 2, and sight singing/ear training 1 and 2.
- Has taught music lessons virtually and in person to students ages 3 and above with a lesson plan structured around the student’s skill level. Builds upon difficulty and music skill sets and exercises each lesson. Lessons include instruction on chords, scales, learning songs, general music theory understanding, ear training, and more.
- Experienced in using musical equipment in live and studio settings.
- Toured nationally with a band as their lead guitarist, keyboardist, and background vocalist. Set up gear and backline at every venue including amps, pedalboards, microphones, keyboards, and more. Performed live every night while on tour on guitar, piano, and vocals. Has performed and played on Sirius XM in New York, NY, Moody Radio in Chicago, IL, and other independent radio stations.
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Daniel also runs a pop solo project called OLIVER DODGE, a musical pop act based in Chicago, IL and Nashville, TN. Having enjoyed radio play in the greater Chicagoland area, he continues to establish himself on worldwide playlists with original releases. While performing in local coffee-shops to venues such as the House of Blues, to touring nationally as a lead guitarist, his mission to sympathize with, relate, and give voice to how those who listen are feeling.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Artist Representative, Tour Representative, Event Manager
Toured the country managing volunteer teams in different cities every night while on the road. Traveled with World Vision International as a Tour Representative. Trained and organized volunteers into roles respective to their ability and managed them during events. While traveling, tracked inventory and set up merchandise, training, and information booths to make sales and collect information. Managed merchandise while traveling on the road. Counted merchandise in, set up the display table, positively interacted with customers, counted merchandise out, and reported information back to the office in spreadsheets. Experienced in relating affably towards customers, co-workers, managers, and volunteers. Tracked inventory and set up merchandise, training, and information booths to make sales.
Content Creator and Manager
Created original videos, inspirational messages, and images. Planned the scheduling of posts while managing the regular rotation of content to keep customers engaged. Brainstormed ideas for different styles of content to rotate, posting on a schedule in order to ensure brand consistency. Designed content to be fresh, engaging, and constantly in front of its audience. While touring the country, captured photos and videos for promotional and entertainment purposes for the brand’s audience. With over a decade’s worth of experience in writing songs, has produced several music tracks for clients across the country. Created music and lyric videos, announcement/interview-style videos, and interactive, vlog-type short films.
Work History
-Teacher - School of Rock; Chicago, IL. June 2022 - Present
-Touring Representative, Volunteer Trainer/Manager - World Vision International; Franklin, TN. Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
-Content Creator, Merchandise Coordinator, Musician - Citizen Way, Inc (Touring Band); Franklin, - TN. Jan 2016 - Dec 201
-Music Teacher; Self-Employed; Chicago Area, Nashville Area. Feb 2015-Present
Education Judson University; Elgin, IL – Music Business and Entrepreneurship; Aug 2015 - Dec 2018