THE OK FACTOR

New-classical crossover duo, The OK Factor is cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Peters. Based in Minneapolis, Olivia and Karla are passionate about composing, performing, and teaching, creating unique and unexpected musical experiences for their audiences all across the Midwest. 

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SO YOU CAN HAVE YOURSELF AN OK CHRISTMAS

Grab a limited time holiday bundle of two cds + a Be Kind, OK? hat of your choice for $45!

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Traditions:

The Transcriptions

New transcriptions from our collaborative EP with Swedish folk quintet, Jaerv. Enjoy playing the tunes we love and share with your music community!

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BEHIND THE SCENES

If you enjoy The OK Factor’s stage banter during a show, you’ll love their Patreon experience. Featuring monthly podcast episodes, a dedicated student level with trainings and new tunes, conversations with their collaborative partners, playlists, and more, this is where O&K hang out and share everything that goes into the making of a musical career.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

  • THE OK FACTOR + SYMPHONY

    Learn more about the duo’s first symphonic collaboration.

  • traditions

    A transatlantic collaboration with Swedish quintet, Jaerv.

  • My Favorite Folk

    A new joy-filled quartet experiment

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UPCOMING SHOWS

FOLLOW O&K

All smiles over here 😜🫶🏻 In just under a month, we’ll be back with the Waverly Chamber Music Series @waverlychambermusic, to share our Have Yourself an OK Christmas program! Join us at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the narthex at 2p
Happy Friday from OKHQ! ☀️ Popping in to wish y’all a beautiful weekend, and to remind you that our next show is 12/5 and she’s a doozy! ✨ Opening for the mind blowing Leo Kottke ✨ Show is 7pm at The Ordway We can’t believe we g
Our friend @jennyklukken is making a new album!! 😍🙌🏻✨ We’ve worked with Jenny for *years* now, all the way back to when she recorded on our Christmas album back in 2017. Swipe to see those memories >> Her new album is going to be *c
We are beyond honored, thrilled, jazzed, *insert every positive adjective here* to open for the esteemed @leokottke at the @the_ordway on Friday, December 5th! 🤩 To open for an artist with such a pure love for playing, creativity, and sheer talent
TFW tour is over. 😭 ...but there are so many exciting things on the horizon! 🤩 COMING UP: 12/5 | Leo Kottke with Special Guest The OK Factor The Ordway - St. Paul, MN 12/7 | Have Yourself an OK Christmas Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center