1979 to 1983 Instrumental Performance (violin), M.M. Bremen University of the Arts, Germany
1993 to 2000 Study of Psychology, M.Ps. Bremen University, focus in clinical psychology and work and organizational psychology
Thesis on “Flow-Experiences of Professional Orchestral Musicians“
Training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP) and body-oriented trauma therapy
Since 1995 development of a flow-oriented practice method for all instruments and voice: practising in flow
Since 2004 transfer of flow concepts to the domain of business management
Numerous publications in international magazines; lectures, seminars and workshops in the United States, Europe, Russia, Australia and New Zealand
Research on the neurobiology of states of mental high performance in cooperation with The Russian Academy of Sciences
2007 to 2016 mental coach of the Academy of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Munich
Vice President of the German Association for Musicians' Psychology (DGfMP)