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Kristofer Morhed is a composer, arranger and pianist from Uppsala, Sweden. Through his music, Kristofer explores several different fields and genres including orchestral/chamber music, film/videogame music, jazz and electronic music. His higher education consists of a bachelor degree and a master degree in composition from Piteå school of music in Sweden. Teachers through the years have been prof. Jan Sandström, Johan Ramström, Fredrik Högberg and Hans Hjortek. Kristofer has studied electronic composition for Johan Samskog, counterpoint for prof. Gary Verkade, and has also participated in masterclasses for contemporary composer Salvatore Sciarrino and for film music composer Bruce Broughton. 

Compositions by Kristofer Morhed have been played by professional orchestras and ensembles like Linné Quintet, Norrlandoperans Symphony Orchestra, Norrbotten NEO, Quartetto Prometeo, Trio X, Uppsala Chamber Orchestra and Uppsala Chamber Soloists.

In addition to composition Kristofer has a jazz pianist-background, educated by Andreas Kreuger, Harri Ihanus and Gösta Rundqvist, as well as further studies in choral conducting for prof. Stefan Parkman at Uppsala University.