- 1962 – 1966 Studied at the National Mittenwald School of Violin Making
- 1966 – 1969 Staff member with Hamma & Co. in Stuttgart
- 1969 Completion of master class for violin making in Mittenwald and subsequent master craftsman exam set by the Chamber of Handicrafts (HWK) for Upper Bavaria
- 1970 – Set up studio in Munich-Pasing
- 1989 Member of the Chamber of Handicrafts (HWK) for Upper Bavaria’s Master Craftsman Board of Examiners
Expertise: Advising customers, valuations, tonal adjustments