At the age of two, Dr. Kaden Larson was struck with a severely crippling case of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in his hands and feet. The piano served, initially, as a therapeutic activity to fight the disease. What began as a trial became a triumph and a calling. Active as a solo and collaborative pianist, passionate teacher, and lifelong learner, Kaden’s goal is to use music to promote faith, compassion, beauty, and a greater appreciation for the joys and challenges of life that bring people closer together.

Energized by a broad spectrum of musical styles from the academic to the popular, Kaden is an avid recitalist who regularly performs throughout his home state of Utah and has performed in locations throughout the United States and Europe. Working to make classical music accessible and enjoyable to new audiences, Kaden is a founding member of the Ensign Piano Quartet and the consonari ensemble project.

Professor of Piano/Music at Tyler Junior College, Kaden enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities. His involvement with various chapters of the Music Teachers’ National Association has included leadership, presentations at state and national pedagogy conferences, and organization of various outreach initiatives. Kaden currently serves as an adjudicator for the Bay Area Piano Competition.

Kaden’s graduate studies were at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and include a Master of Music degree, a Performer’s Certificate, and a Doctorate of Music in Piano Performance and Literature. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at Brigham Young University, graduating summa cum laude, during which time he also spent a term of music study in Vienna, Austria. His mentors include Tricia West, Chad Schumacher, Dr. Scott Holden, Dr. Stephen Beus, and Norman Krieger. Kaden also credits his angelically patient parents for many of the early victories and their continued enthusiastic encouragement. He has been a prizewinner or finalist in numerous international competitions.

When he's not locked away practicing, Kaden enjoys skiing, hiking, baking, and generally breaking the fourth wall. He also enjoys developing his skills at the organ, being involved with local choral arts, and composing and arranging. Kaden and his wife Anna are happily employed as domestic help for a loquacious orange tabby named Apollo. Kaden recently released his first album, Phantasium, on the KNS Classical label. Visit kadenlarsonpiano.com for bookings, concert schedule, and more.