I was born in Rum :-) near Innsbruck on 8th December 1985 which was perfect timing, as the 8th is a public holiday in Austria, meaning I can sleep in on every birthday!
Being Tyrolean, it’s obvious that most of my childhood was spent in the Alps: At first, I skied but quickly found my passion for snowboarding (because it was just that bit smoother). Nowadays, I rediscovered the pleasure of having two planks of wood fixed to my feet. The picture perfect view you have when looking down into the valley of Innsbruck from the Seegrube can only be described as breath-takingly beautiful – it always reminds me about the journey through life – It’s a hard path with ups and downs, sometimes it can leave you feeling breathless. Nevertheless, the search for the right path offers room for self-discovery, new experiences and acquaintances. There are friends who will join you on this journey, though every now and again it’s time to say goodbye to a dear loved friend. Bu t most importantly for me, I guess, it’s to be true to yourself, no matter what people think or say, and no matter what obstacles or challenges life foresees for you.
Being Tyrolean, it’s obvious that most of my childhood was spent in the Alps: At first, I skied but quickly found my passion for snowboarding (because it was just that bit smoother). Nowadays, I rediscovered the pleasure of having two planks of wood fixed to my feet. The picture perfect view you have when looking down into the valley of Innsbruck from the Seegrube can only be described as breath-takingly beautiful – it always reminds me about the journey through life – It’s a hard path with ups and downs, sometimes it can leave you feeling breathless. Nevertheless, the search for the right path offers room for self-discovery, new experiences and acquaintances. There are friends who will join you on this journey, though every now and again it’s time to say goodbye to a dear loved friend. Bu t most importantly for me, I guess, it’s to be true to yourself, no matter what people think or say, and no matter what obstacles or challenges life foresees for you.
When entering my parent’s home, the sounds of music was omnipresent - someone always played the piano or made music. Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be part of this and learn how to play the piano! It was fascinating what people could do with the seemingly huge box made of white and black keys – it seemed like they discovered the key to a secret world, performing magic tricks!!! As a result, I joined the local music school aged 5 and started my classical music education in Innsbruck. During my time at secondary school, I started writing my first songs. I discovered, that I could express myself and the way I feel much easier and better via music than with mere words – By singing my life :-) I could vent my emotions and feelings and so song after song was composed and with time I hence created kind of a diary.
As fortunate coincidences willed, I met the legendary Jazz trumpeter Franz Hackl when I was 15. From this moment on, he has been my friend and musical mentor. I participated at various workshops of the “outreach academy”- true to the motto, listen and learn.
Time and time again, I was thrown in at the deep end; I was pushed, fostered and nurtured at the same time, all of it contributing to forming, sculpting and moulding my music and with it my character and the person I am today. Shortly afterwards, I had the huge honour of performing solo and life at the “outreach festival”. AWESOME!!! Me in midst of these incredibly talented musicians, who already could look back at a lifelong musical career!
Time and time again, I was thrown in at the deep end; I was pushed, fostered and nurtured at the same time, all of it contributing to forming, sculpting and moulding my music and with it my character and the person I am today. Shortly afterwards, I had the huge honour of performing solo and life at the “outreach festival”. AWESOME!!! Me in midst of these incredibly talented musicians, who already could look back at a lifelong musical career!
After graduating from secondary school, I spent 1 year in London- an absolutely wicked time- I fell head over heels for the unique London energy and the buzz of the city. For me, London means the multitude of personalities and characters and the chaotic and quirky markets. I moved to Vienna in 2005, where I have been living ever since, in order to follow an International Business degree whilst pursuing my musical career. At first, this may sound awkward, but I love the extreme contrast between my music and my subjects at university, I find it exciting and challenging.
And just as unusual as this might sound (I admit, reading about my life so far, really does sound like a complete fairy tale) I was discovered by the successful music producer Christian Kolonovits in 2008. He was fond of my musical style and my compositions which caused him to sign me. I deem it a major honour to have been able to collaborate with him for the past two years (with creative intervals) in order to create my debut album called diary. What a chance in a lifetime to work together with such an accomplished musician!! My dream has come true and I still cannot believe it!! It’s an incredible, breath-taking, inspiring feeling to hold your own, finished CD in your hands!!!