Born on 19 April 1957 in Wr. Neustadt.

Education
Studied the classical piano at the Joseph-Haydn-Konservatorium in Eisenstadt with Prof . Gertrude Neuhold , finished with  national teaching qualifications.

Studied the jazz piano at the Josef-Matthias-Hauer-Konservatorium in Wiener Neustadt with Robert M. Weiss, qualified for a diploma.