Born 30th of November, 1971
Apprenticeship as a toolmaker
starts to play saxophone at the age of 15 years
Education
In 2011-2011 study trips in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
In 1996-1997 Manhattan School of Music, New York
In 1991-1993 Berklee college of Music, Boston
In 1990-1991 Jazz school of St. Gallen
In 1986-1990 private lessons with different saxophonists
In 1986-1990 occupational apprenticeships as a toolmaker, Glaris
Instruments: soprano, alto-, tenor, baritone saxophone, clarinet, transverse flute
Accolades and prizes
1993 Scholarship from the canton of Glarus
1999 Cultural award from the canton of Solothurn
2006 Cultural award from Mexico
2011 Cultural award from the canton of Aargau
Endorsements
2003 endorsed by Selmer Saxophone, Switzerland
2008 endorsed by Yamaha Saxophones
2010-2015 endorsed by Selmer Saxophone, Switzerland
2012, 2013, 2014 endorsed by AMAG VW Automobile
2013, 2014 endorsed by Poloshirts of AD.M. Switzerland