Meet the industry guest lecturers at Music Business

As part of the Music Business course, you will be taught by people who are at the cutting-edge of today's Music industry, both in Norway and abroad. They know what's needed to facilitate your successful navigation through a tricky industry. 

Guttorm Raa, CEO, Little Big Sister

CEO of Little Big Sister, Guttorm Raa smiles is wearing a white t-shirt.
Guttorm Raa is CEO of the Norwegian record label Little Big Sister.

– I bet a lot of the students in this year's Music Business class will end up in important positions in the international music industry. The approach they get from Scott, who's a very experienced and good lecturer, together with the team of professionals who come in, is unique in Norway. The breadth, but also the depth of the teaching, makes it possible to leave the course and be competent in many parts of the industry, including record companies, publishing, management, producers and as artists.

Pernille Dragsten Holden, General Manager, Longyear United

General Manager of Longyear United, Pernille Dragsten Holden is sitting by a table at Youngs in Oslo. She has long, blond hair, piercings and tattoos and is wearing a black shirt.
Pernille Dragsten Holden is General Manager of the Longyear United.

– Doing lectures for the Music Business class gives me inspiration and energy, because  the students are very eager to learn. They are a curious, engaged, and a problem-solving group who ask the right – and sometimes difficult questions. It is exciting to get to know and learn the next generation in the industry. The future looks bright!

Jarle Savio, Adviser, Longyear United

Adviser at Longyear United, Jarle Savio is standing in front of a white wall, in a t-shirt and a black suit jacket.
Jarle Savio is an Adviser at Longyear United.

– My lectures at Fagskolen Kristiania give more energy than they take. I get energy from lecturing for students who listen, ask critical questions and participate in class. I get energized by the fact that they want to learn about my industry, and that they see opportunities instead of problems. I get energized by the fact that young and smart minds are on their way into the music business – we need them!

Viljar Siljan, Artist Manager of Brenn & Beharie, Compro Artists

Artist Manager in Comro Artists, Viljar Siljan is wearing a black cap, glasses, a light blue hoodie and a denim jacket.
Viljar Siljan works in Compro Artists as an Artist Manager of Brenn and Beharie.

– As a young manager in the music industry, lecturing for eager and like-minded students is incredibly rewarding. I am impressed by the academic level the students have acquired throughout the year, due to the combination of the practical and theoretical approach. The program makes students well-equipped to work in an industry that requires talent, stamina and curiosity. I can recommend the course to anyone who wants to work in the music business industry, whether you want to work in a larger company or start for yourself.

Preben S. Andersen, Producer, Songwriter, member of Hajk & Death by Unga Bunga

Producer, Songwriter, and member of Hajk and Death by Unga Bunga, Preben S. Andersen is standing in the reception area at Spikersuppa.
Preben S. Andersen is a Producer, Songwriter, member of Hajk and Death by Unga Bunga

– Throughout this course, students will learn about a multifaceted industry in continuous development. The program is designed in a way that I find innovative and that takes every part of the industry seriously, while not forgetting the importance of good music. Students gain a realistic insight into the music industry through specific work assignments, making them motivated and well-equipped for a future in, for example, a record label or as an artist manager.