As pianist, teacher and clinician, Arne Sahlen earns raves: “outrageously enjoyable”, “infectious brilliance!” (Canada); “riveting rhythmic preciseness and energy, phrasing and subtle rubato nuances” (California)  He performs internationally, and has appeared often in character as composer Johannes Brahms. 
 
Arne composes in classical, ragtime and other styles for piano (one, two and four hands) plus voice and varied ensembles.   His From C to C - a Canadian Ragtime Rondo was performed in Australia by the Robertson-Wesley Handbell Choir of Edmonton AB.  He adjudicates piano and composing regularly; a happy BC parent called him "the Robin Williams of adjudicators". He gives lectures and master classes for music teachers' associations, is author of booksThe Student’s Corner plus Triumphant Technique and Compose YOURSELF! now in development, and contributes regularly to music magazines.  He was Co-Director of Victoria Piano Summer School for 26 years, and served both the BC Registered Music Teachers (Canada Music Co-ordinator) and the Canadian Music Centre (Voting Member) for twelve years each. 

Arne studied with Dr. Robin Wood, F.R.A.M. and other renowned Canadian and international pianists. A graduate of the University of Victoria (Distinction, Performance), and Victoria Conservatory of Music (Teacher Training), he attended the Banff School of Fine Arts on scholarship. He won the BC Senior Piano Championship, two Royal Conservatory of Music silver medals plus the Gold Medal, and many other awards.  Based in the BC East Kootenays since 1981, he now teaches at Vernon Community Music School.  A member of the Royal Conservatory College of Examiners since 2006, he served on the committee to prepare the current Piano Syllabus and graded repertoire books.

Committed to humanitarian and arts aid through the BC-based Cambodia Support Group, Arne is a Visiting Professor (since 1992) at Cambodia's Royal University of Fine Arts.  In Canada he also supports youth at risk and people in trauma.  He received the Governor General's CARING CANADIAN AWARD in 2000, for decades of cultural and human service.