Vellu Halkosalmi
About Vellu Halkosalmi
Vellu Halkosalmi is a Content Delivery Manager at Yousician, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in music education and composition, having collaborated with prominent European ensembles and authored a best-selling music theory book.
Work at Yousician
Vellu Halkosalmi has been serving as the Content Delivery Manager at Yousician since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of content related to music education. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Music Education Designer from 2019 to 2021 and as a Music Education Designer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Yousician spans three years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of educational resources aimed at enhancing music learning.
Education and Expertise
Halkosalmi studied at Sibelius-Akatemia - Sibelius-Akademin, where he focused on International Music Marketing and completed his studies in 2001. He also participated in the Euroring Arranger's Workshop at the Metropole Orchestra in the Netherlands in 2003. His educational background includes extensive training in music theory, composing, and arranging, which he pursued at the Pop & Jazz Conservatory from 1991 to 1998. He holds a teaching qualification from this institution.
Background
Vellu Halkosalmi has a long-standing career in music, beginning as a freelance composer, arranger, and conductor in 2000. He has been actively involved in music education and has spent a decade teaching at the Pop & Jazz Conservatory in Helsinki. His experience includes collaboration with prominent European Big Bands and orchestras, showcasing his skills as an arranger and bandleader for over 20 years.
Achievements
Halkosalmi co-authored a best-selling music theory and ear training book in Finland, contributing to music education resources in the country. His work as an arranger and bandleader has made him a sought-after figure in the music industry, particularly within European big bands and orchestras. His extensive experience in both education and practical music application highlights his commitment to advancing music learning.