Keyboard, accordion and then piano lessons (classical and jazz) at the music school in Birkfeld with Oliver Vrbancic, final examination with distinction and first prize at prima la musica in St. Pölten.

First jazz big band concert as a pianist at the age of 13 in front of more than 300 people. Also: First experiences as a "solo entertainer", musical performer and house and court pianist at BORG Birkfeld.

Master's degree in history at the University of Graz as well as music education (piano, guitar, singing) and concert subject (Bachelor and Master) for piano jazz (with Prof. Olaf Polziehn) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (all degrees with distinction).

- Second prize at the International Jazz Contest in Rome, Italy (2022).

- Performances at Porgy & Bess Vienna, Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Styriarte, Jazzwerkstatt Graz, Tube's Graz, Royal Garden Jazz Club Graz, Boogie Club Rome and Ornithology Jazz Club in New York.

- Masterclasses with: Karen Asatrian, Paul Urbanek, Sheila Jordan, Norma Winstone, Harold Mabern, Gwilym Simcock, David Hazeltine, Danilo Pérez, Glenn Zaleski

Concert activities in Austria and Europe with the "OSTstyrian Rhythm Section", "Candlelight Ficus", the "Max Kreuzer Octet" and collaborations with international music greats (Luis Bonilla, Ed Partyka, Christian Bakanic, Ines Reiger, Peter Kunsek, Sigi Feigl, Reinhard Summerer, Johannes Prinz, Ulrike Tropper, Barbara Schutting, Stefan Moser, Lorenz Maierhofer, etc.), big bands, choirs (Kirchenmusikverein Hartberg, etc.) and orchestras (Grazer Philharmoniker, etc.). etc.), big bands, choirs (Kirchenmusikverein Hartberg and others) and orchestras (Graz Philharmonic Orchestra and others).

Since 2018: Jazz accompanist at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz and lecturer