Saara Kulosalo Norris
Education & Training
- Junge Akademie Hamburg – Jazz, Rock, and Pop program (Major: Voice, Minor: Piano)
- Joop van den Ende Academy – Stage Entertainment
- Piano and composition studies with Prof. Hans-Jürgen Knipphals
- University of Hamburg – Systematic Musicology
- 3-year professional training as a Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) Coach in Copenhagen
- Psychology studies (2012–2014)
- Certified Heilpraktiker in Psychotherapy
- 3-year advanced training in Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Therapy
- Completed the “Wisdom of Trauma” course with Dr. Gabor Maté
- H.E.A.L. Masterclass with Dr. Gabor Maté
​Professional Experience
- Over 10 years of touring experience as a professional musician in Europe and North America, performing in a variety of ensembles (vocals, percussion, keys)
- Composition publishing contract with Haripa Music, London
- Musical director for the German Actor Awards (2016)
- Musical director for dubbing productions, including Butterbean's Café and Kid Danger
- Finnish translator and dialogue scriptwriter for dubbing projects, including Bordertown and Once
- Assistant at Helga Land-Kistenich Psychotherapy Practice, including administration and conducting the HAWIK intelligence test
- Psychotherapeutic coaching for performing artists
- Since 2023: running a private practice specializing in trauma therapy