Oskar, known by his artist name Oskar med K, studied Sound and Music Production at Noroff. Today, he is signed to a record label and pursuing music full-time, supported by strong technical skills and valuable collaboration experience gained during his studies.
In a short period of time, Oskar Sjåvåg has gained significant attention, surpassing 132 million streams on Spotify. In 2025, he was nominated for Song of the Year at the P3 Gull awards for his single Make Me Feel.
When Oskar studied Sound and Music Production at Noroff Bergen, few students worked within the same genre as him. Much of the teaching and collaboration revolved around pop, rock, and R&B—but he soon came to see this as a major advantage. Being challenged by musicians with different preferences pushed him to think more broadly, collaborate in new ways, and further develop his own sound.
- Working with people who have a different taste than your own is incredibly educational, and it has had a huge impact on how I work today, he says.
A strong technical foundation
His time at Noroff offered not only space for creative exploration, but also a significant boost in technical expertise. Oskar describes this period as crucial to his ability to work efficiently and purposefully in the studio today, with greater control over sound, arrangements, and the overall production.
- We learned a lot about music production itself, and I became much more technically skilled during my studies. It gave me a completely different foundation for continuing to develop as a producer.
During his studies, he also built important professional relationships. Among them was vocalist Marini, who has since contributed to several of his tracks—including his first commercially released songs.
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Timing, courage, and full focus
The plan to pursue music full-time had always been there. For Oskar, it was mainly about waiting for the right moment.
- Six months after finishing my studies at Noroff, I got in touch with the record label 7cult through a demo submission platform. They wanted to release a track I had made with Marini, and at that point it was simply about seizing the opportunity.
The collaboration developed quickly, and the path forward became clear.
- It’s been incredibly exciting. For the first time, I feel genuinely secure in an otherwise unpredictable industry—and that allows me to focus fully on the creative side.
A calm and deliberate soundscape
Musically, Oskar works within a stripped-back and airy sound. He is particularly focused on space, dynamics, and giving each element room to breathe within the mix.
- I like it when the soundscape is a bit quiet. I often remove high frequencies and try to avoid having too much going on at the same time. It’s all a matter of taste, of course, but I really enjoy it when things don’t feel too busy.
He draws inspiration from artists such as Ben Böhmer, Lexer, and Le Youth, while emphasizing that his sound continues to evolve alongside his growing experience.
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A flexible creative process
His workflow varies from project to project, but speed and flexibility are key. Oskar often works on multiple ideas in parallel before selecting the ones he wants to develop further.
- Sometimes I start with a vocal idea, other times with a chord progression. I like having a lot of sounds ready so I can create many demos quickly. Then I go back to the ones I like the most and build them out further.
Long-term perspective and inner drive
Don’t let setbacks stop you—use them as motivation instead. Oskar Sjåvåg
Although the music industry can be unpredictable, Oskar says he hasn’t faced many major obstacles.
- Things go up and down, but above all, I’m grateful to be able to make a living doing what I love. That outweighs everything else.
His advice to young producers hoping to follow a similar path is both honest and direct.
- It’s all about mindset. I’ve been making music for many years, and what I made early on wasn’t very good. But I stayed focused and worked hard. Don’t let setbacks stop you—use them as fuel.
Looking ahead
His plans for the future are simple, yet long-term.
- I’m going to keep doing exactly what I’m doing now—making music I enjoy and playing it for people. Hopefully, I’ll be doing that right up until retirement.