was born in Arendal (Norway) in 1952. He received his education as a guitar teacher at the Agder Conservatory of Music in Kristiansand, taking his final exam in 1976. In addition he studied guitar in London with Prof. Hector Quine (Royal Academy of Music) and composition with Edvin Roxbourgh (Royal College of Music). He continued at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Gerhald Lee (guitar) and Robert Saxton (composition). He has also studied music for film and theatre.