Biography
For over two decades, I have been working as a composer and sound designer for internationally renowned clients, including Nintendo, Xbox, Coca-Cola, ZDF, Netflix, and National Geographic. During this time, I have contributed to hundreds of productions across the fields of video games, television, and radio.
Education
I studied music at the University of Music in Cologne, where I trained under Bill Dobbins, Andreas Lonardoni, and Frank Haunschild. During my studies, I was already involved in productions for radio stations and worked on projects for German EDM labels.
Radio Career
After graduating, I spent ten years working as a producer for Europe’s largest private radio network, Radio NRW. During this time, I created hundreds of productions, including jingles, advertisements, radio comedy, and trailers Brands like Alltours and Ford.
This period also included numerous recordings with both international and German artists such as Sarah Connor, Lena Meyer-Landrut, Max Mutzke, No Angels, Pohlmann, Heinz Rudolf Kunze, Atze Schöder, Der kleine Nils and Toni Polster.
Performer & Bassist
Alongside my radio work, I toured as a bass player with artists including Supercharge, Roy Herrington, and Henrik Freischlader. During this time, I contributed to four studio albums.
Studio Work
In my own studio, I have worked extensively for the advertising, gaming, and television industries. My work includes sound design, audio post-production, and composition for commercials, documentaries, and TV brandings for Brands like: Boss, Audi, Netflix, Mc Donalds, Nintendo, xBox, Die Drei Fragezeichen, Airberlin, Aspirin, Substral, Cats, Sinalco, National Geographic.
Academic Career (Vienna)
For the past 15 years, I have been based in Vienna, where I serve as a university professor at Jam Music Lab University. I am Head of the Media Music Department, which I have developed into one of the most modern and largest programs of its kind in Austria.
The program covers everything from song production to film scoring and collaborates with internationally recognized composers, including professionals from Hollywood.
Current Work
In addition to my teaching, I continue to compose music for video games, concert works, and advertising projects for 707 Games, Novomatic, AMA, Musikverein and Universal Edition.