1970, first violin lessons with Gustav Mikulai in Bonn-Bad Godesberg
1974, junior student at Folkwang University of Arts in Essen with Prof. Gawriloff
From 1978 to 1985, violin studies with Professors Shevelov and Gheorghiu at University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover and with Prof. Nodel at Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts
Numerous concerts as soloist and chamber musician in Germany and abroad
Former member of the Michelangelo String Quartet
Prizewinner of the German Music Competition, participant in the German Konzerte Junger Künstler, 1st prize in Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona, 2nd prize in Rodolfo Lipizer Violin Competition in Goriza, Italy and Medica pro Musica Advancement Prize
Since 1991, Professor for Violin at Münster and Mainz Music Universities and since 1995 at Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin