Aina (1993) is an official Henri Selmer Paris Artist & Norwegian professional classical saxophonist with her mastersdegree from The Royal Academy of Aarhus (2017). She is currently active as a saxophonist in ensembles such as Trio TrIvA, Scopelliti/Davidsen, Rakleverk, Duo Fivreld, “Å overleve tanken”, ERRATIO and much more. As a soloist she recorded her debut album “THEN” 2020-2021 which includes historical, traditional repertoire for classical saxophone & and is available on all streaming platforms. Aina works on a daily basis as a saxophone teacher at music & high schools, a mental trainer for professional musicians, & as a Timani teacher. She hosts lectures all around the world as a saxophonist, mental trainer and Timani Teacher, including individual lessons. She has studied with great teachers like Claus Olesen (DK), Johannes Thorell (SE), Johan Van Der Linden (NL), and received masterclass from Jérôme Laran (FR) Arno Bornkamp (NL), Lars Mlekusch (AU) , Vincent David (FR), Jean-Yves Fourmeau (FR), Jean-Marie Londeix(FR), Ryo Noda(JP), Asya Fateyeva(UG) and many more. In 2009 she won the Norwegian Championship, Aina has been a soloist with several orchestras: Drammen Symphony Orchestra, BISYOC symphony orchestra and The central Staff band of Norway. 2016 she won the Ticon-prize, and May/June 2017 she received 1st prize in SIMC. April 2018 she received The Norwegian State Grant for newly educated musicians so that she can study deeper into composition.