Founded a Music School
Founded Clavis Musikschule – originally in Zellingen, now based in Retzbach.
Biography
Academic and musical journey
Academic Career
Lecturer at FHWS
Lecturer in the Social Work programme, Ensemble module. University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
Graduation
Hochschule für Musik, Würzburg
Composition – Film & Stage Music
Hochschule für Musik, Würzburg
Transferred to University of Music
Main subject: Drums; Minor: Piano. Hochschule für Musik, Würzburg
Conservatory Würzburg
Piano as main subject, clarinet/percussion as minors. Hermann-Zilcher-Konservatorium, Würzburg
A-levels – Music specialisation
Matthias-Grünewald-Gymnasium, Würzburg
Musical Career
Let's DruM Together & Solo CD
Release of "Let's DruM Together" for djembe and conga. Production of Evgeniya Kavaldzhieva's solo CD "A Tribute to Charlie".
Compulsory piece – Marimba Duo Competition
Composition "2 Gather" as a set piece for the international Marimba Duo Competition in Belgium.
World Premiere of "One World"
Conducted the world premiere of "One World" for marimba and string orchestra. International Marimba Festival in Linz, Austria.
"Ghanaia" as international set piece
"Ghanaia" became a compulsory piece at international competitions in Okaya, Japan and Paris, France.
Creation of "Ghanaia"
The now world-famous marimba piece is composed and published.
Member of pop group "Relax"
Tours across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. Numerous radio and TV appearances.
Founded band "Neuland" & first pop album
Record deal with BMG-Ariola. Release of first pop album.