I am Ali Tolga, born in Ankara and immersed in music from my earliest childhood. Inspired by the piano and oud at home, I began musical training with my father and quickly developed a deep passion and skill in both Western and Classical Turkish music. My journey took me through rigorous training in piano, violin, composition, orchestra and choir conducting, harmony, and jazz alongside renowned musicians and institutions. I have performed on both national and international stages, collaborated with prominent artists in Turkish pop and jazz, and explored diverse roles from composing and arranging to performing on numerous instruments. I am dedicated to creating rich, expressive music that bridges genres and cultures, and have released my own albums featuring both contemporary jazz piano and vocal music.

Ali Tolga

I am Ali Tolga, born in Ankara and immersed in music from my earliest childhood. Inspired by the piano and oud at home, I began musical training with my father and quickly developed a deep passion and skill in both Western and Classical Turkish music. My journey took me through rigorous training in piano, violin, composition, orchestra and choir conducting, harmony, and jazz alongside renowned musicians and institutions. I have performed on both national and international stages, collaborated with prominent artists in Turkish pop and jazz, and explored diverse roles from composing and arranging to performing on numerous instruments. I am dedicated to creating rich, expressive music that bridges genres and cultures, and have released my own albums featuring both contemporary jazz piano and vocal music.

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I am Ali Tolga, born in Ankara and immersed in music from my earliest childhood. Inspired by the piano and oud at home, I began musical training with my father and quickly developed a deep passion and skill in both Western and Classical Turkish music. My journey took me through rigorous training in piano, violin, composition, orchestra and choir conducting, harmony, and jazz alongside renowned musicians and institutions.

I have performed on both national and international stages, collaborated with prominent artists in Turkish pop and jazz, and explored diverse roles from composing and arranging to performing on numerous instruments. I am dedicated to creating rich, expressive music that bridges genres and cultures, and have released my own albums featuring both contemporary jazz piano and vocal music.

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Work Experience

Solo Jazz Pianist and Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Composed, arranged, recorded and mixed-mastered first single 'Geri Dön' and album 'Hadi Gülümse'. Released contemporary solo jazz piano album 'Moments' including six improvisation tracks. Performed at multiple national and international jazz festivals including Istanbul, Akbank, Garanti, Eskişehir, İzmir, Bulgaria Eco Perelik, and an outdoor solo concert in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas square.
Composer and Performer at World-wide music producer and DJ KSHMR/Niles
December 31, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Composed and performed oud and violin parts for KSHMR/Niles' album in 2018.

Education

Musical Training at Ankara Child Chorus of TRT
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Jazz Piano Studies at CODARTS Rotterdam Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025
Sound Engineering Program at MIAM
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Qualifications

3rd Place - TBD-Halici 17. Computered Composition Contest
January 1, 2010 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment