Teaching
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Coaching

Profile

• Artistic professor specialising in jazz singing, technique and improvisation
• Experienced ensemble leader in jazz and jazz-related styles
• Choir work with over 20 years of experience in various formats
• Workshop leader for beginners as well as advanced levels in rhythm, improvisation, vocal technique, Jazz and South Indian music
• Teaching languages: German, English, (French)

Education

• Master in Jazz Performance with distinction from the Lucerne university for applied sciences and arts HSLU, 2007
• Master in Jazz Pedagogy with distinction from HSLU, 2007
• 2 years of Bachelor in School Music with main subject Jazz voice at HSLU, 2002-2004
• Certificate in Choir Conducting L-Course at HSLU, 2001
• Many years of studies in classical singing, piano and violin

Teaching experience (most important stations)

• Artistic professor at the Lucerne university for applied sciences and arts, HSLU since Sept 2018
• Guest professor at Jazzcampus Basel 2023 - 2024 (voice, vocal didactics, ear training)
• Substitute for Marianne Racine at Zurich university of the arts ZHDK Zurich Feb - April 2017
• External expert at ZHDK Zurich, and Jazzcampus Basel 2016/2017/2020/2021/2023
• Guest lecturer (workshops) at the HSLU 2012, 2014, 2016
• Vocal tutor at WIAM, Winterthur (Bachelor department) 2016-2018
• Vocal tutor at MKZ, Zurich, department Jazz/Pop/Rock 2015-2018
• Vocal tutor at Bachelor department of Newpark Music Centre (Dublin City University DCU) 2008-2013
• Official Preparatory course for the Berklee College of Music, Boston at Newpark Music Centre 2012-2013
• Substitute for Willy Kotoun, Body+Rhythmics, at HSLU, 2008

Further Education

• Certificate in university didactics (HSLU) 2019/2020
• Part-time, 3-year diploma course, Complete Vocal Institute Copenhagen, 2012-2015
• CVT Up-Date seminars Feb 2017 and Feb 2021
• Artist in residence in New York City from October 2011 to August 2012, participating in workshops and private lessons with:
  Jay Clayton, Sheila Jordan, Fay Victor, Mat Manieri, Rogerio Boccato, Richard Leeson, Yosvani Terry, Steve Coleman among others
• African studies – Balafon/Djembé/Dance, Dagara School of Music, Ghana Bernard Woma, July 2011
• Free Improvisation and Advanced Vocal Technique with Médéric Collignon in Paris, Sept 2010
• Composition and Improvisation with Steve Coleman in New York City, July 2010
• 6 months studies of South Indian Singing/Konnakol, Karnataka College of Percussion, Bangalore, 2008
• 12 months studies of South Indian Singing/Konnakol, Karnataka College of Percussion, Bangalore, 2005-2006