How it all started.
Playing the piano and composing have always been constants in my life. When I was five, my parents made a decision that would unknowingly shape my musical journey: they brought home my great aunt's Yamaha upright piano. It was a towering, mysterious giant to my childlike eyes, an impossible labyrinth of endless keys, which I tried to count more than once. How on earth was anyone supposed to find their way through this maze without getting hopelessly lost? Determined to crack the code, I started taking piano lessons as soon as I began school. Over time, what once felt overwhelming turned into second nature—though, if I am honest, I still get lost in its keys sometimes, just in a much better way.
Finding myself.
Spending countless hours at the piano, day in and day out, meant that I could push my musicianship into uncharted territory—one slightly off-key note at a time. When I composed my very first piano piece, it dawned on me that this whole 'music thing' might actually be worth pursuing. That suspicion was confirmed when my little tune ened up winning first prize in a competition, briefly making me the proudest kid in town. For one glorious day, I walked around as if I had just composed Beethoven's 10th Symphony. I wanted that thrill of constant discovery to last forever. The urge to explore, to understand, to create something new—it is still very much alive in me today, many years and many thousands of notes later.
Seeking for more.
At some point, playing the piano just did not cut it anymore. I started producing my own tracks in a copy of Steinberg's Cubase, which my brother gave me after abandoning music (lucky me). I dove into learning music production—how to create, polish, and mix sounds and even started playing live as a keyboardist. My first band, Dreadless Ocean, had a bassist who also sang and sported dreadlocks, which led to some confusion about our band name (not a surprise in a country where English is, let us say, a 'work in progress').
Our music was not exactly revolutionary, but it was pure and we had the time of our lives. Otto, our guitarist and one of my closest friends, introduced me to a world of musicians from his music school. Jam sessions, gigs, and a lot of chaos ensued. It took me a while to realize that our carefree days would soon end after high school when we all left our small town behind.
I moved to Berlin after graduation and applied for a music program. A scholarship helped me study popular music at SOPA University (School of Popular Arts), which gave me the time and money to actually focus on my degree. Many of the artists I have worked with over the years came from those early connections. I started playing regular gigs with Steppers Division, a band I have been part of since 2019, and had the chance to perform at festivals like Helene Beach Festival and Mit Dir Festival, along with fun gigs at places like Privatclub Berlin.
One unforgettable moment? Recording a live session on a raft during a foggy, windy day. It was the perfect German weather, but it also proved that the Shure SM58 is basically indestructible—after it fell into the lake, still hooked up to a full-spec mixing desk, it kept going without a hitch. That raft session was one of my last as a keyboardist, as I decided to focus fully on producing. But what a ride it has been.
About taking risks.
In 2021, I made the spontaneous decision to move to Sweden and study music production at Linné University. It was completely out of the blue and honestly, not something I had been planning. At that point, being on stage felt like a distant dream, as the world was grappling with the Covid pandemic and venues were shutting down left and right. But as luck would have it, this strange moment in history gave me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply for studies without needing to take entrance exams in person. So, applying for studies abroad seemed like the obvious choice—and I would do it all over again. Studying music production in Sweden has turned out to be an amazing experience, and I would not trade it for anything. Three years later, I successfully completed my Bachelor's degree in Music Production, marking the end of an unforgettable chapter.
In retrospect.
During my time in Sweden and Germany, I had the privilege of meeting some truly amazing musicians, many of whom I still collaborate with today. While I sometimes miss the thrill of performing live on stage, I am confident that this path was the right one for me. Working in a large studio every day has not only made me a better producer but has also opened up countless opportunities, particularly in the world of film music. If you would like to explore some of my recent work, I would be happy to invite you to visit my portfolio, where you can find both my productions and compositions for the music and film industries.