Hirvonen’s guitar sound has its roots in his origins in Finland, where he was able to soak up the Nordic flavors of jazz, progressive rock, and metal. After finishing his studies at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Hirvonen moved to New York City in 2011 to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where received his master’s degree. He since has made New York his home and has found opportunities as a freelance musician, but most notably as a member of Brian Krock’s bands, Big Heart Machine and Liddle.