Violin · Viola · Cello · Doublebass
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1999-2002 Apprenticeship at the School of Violinmaking Mittenwald and in the master violingmakers workshop of instruments manufactur Höfner in Baiersdorf, Germany. 2002-2008 Construction of cellos and double basses in the workshop Roderich Paesold in Baiersdorf. 2007-2008 Master´s certificate in the workshop of Günther Lobe in Bubenreuth and HWK Nuremberg, Germany. 2008-2011 Construction, varnishing and set-up of violins and cellos in the workshop of Heinrich Gill in Bubenreuth, Germany. Various assignments in workshops in New York and Beijing. 2010-2012 Own workshop near Bubenreuth. Participation in a variety of international fairs and exhibitions, for example "Mondomusica" Cremona, "Musikmesse" Frankfurt and "Double Bass Convention" Berlin. since 2012 Temporary residence in South America. Violinmaking courses and lectures in Santiago de Chile and in Buenos Aires, Argentina.