Born in 1966 in Siegen.

Studied music (with a focus on the organ) and Catholic theology at the University of Siegen and the University of Cologne from 1987- 1993.

Completed church music apprenticeship in Siegen and Paderborn from 1989 - 1991.

After working as a piano and keyboard teacher in various music schools, as well as serving as the director of several church choirs, he became a church musician at St. Mauritius und Gefährten, Niederfischbach, the "Siegerlander Cathedral", in 1995.

Also active as publisher and editor of organ and choir music as well as composer of organ and choral music for Mass.