2010
‘Doctor of Philosophy’ (PhD) at University of Sydney
2004
Master of Music (MMus) at Sydney Conservatorium of Music) – artistic graduation with high distinction (jazz piano, composition)
2001
Magister Artium (Mag.Art. – (MMus equivalent) at University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz with high distinction (jazz piano)
2000
Erasmus Studies at the Musikhochschule Cologne with John Taylor (Piano) and Bill Dobbins (improvisation and theory/analysis)
1998
1. Diploma jazz trumpet at the University of Music Graz
1985 – 1997
Classical piano/trumpet education
1980 – 1985
first musical experience (recorder and trumpet)
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