Born in 1976 in Lienz / East Tyrol, studied Classical Piano IGP (Diploma in 1999) and Keyboard Instruments of Popular Music (Diploma in 2002) at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna; intense involvement with jazz, composition and improvisation; 2007 Publication “das Klangquadrat: neue Wege zur Klavierimprovisation” (musicmatters: new ways to piano improvisation) – www.klangquadrat.at

Instructional experience: Volkshochschule Hernals and Johann Sebastian Bach Music School; headed workshops for professional development of teachers: BPDM Kongress Berlin, Epta Kongress Linz, etc.