He first studied law at Uppsala University, then music at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in Stockholm, graduating as a music teacher in 1912, as precentor and organist (Västerås) in 1919 and singing teacher in 1913.
He initially studied law at Uppsala University, followed by music studies at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in Stockholm, graduating as a music instructor in 1912, as choir director and organist (Västerås) in 1919 and singing teacher in 1913.