He won some prestigious awards, wrote many compositions for eg. Tokyo Olympia 2020, was signed to indie and major labels, has been supported by corporate world giants such as Red Bull & Polaroid & his work has also been recognised by the Arts Council UK & Help Musicians UK (Do It Differently Award). His recent project ‘12 Photos 12 Tracks’ saw him sending a camera around the world, then turning the returning photos into a music album, live show & exhibition. Currently he writes and tours with his band Shiny Brain Crayons.
He studied music education at the world famous Mozarteum Salzburg, worked for human rights organisations in Amsterdam and Los Angeles before moving to London where he resides now.
Over the past 20 years he taught, coached & inspired hundreds of students from all walks of life to explore their creativity and experience the transformative power of music. He also worked in a prison in SE London teaching music to young offenders.
Through his own mental health journey and discovering mindfulness & meditation he developed a very unique way of teaching which ultimately formed ‘The Mindful Ukulele Method’.
“I’ve always been very curious about people, nature and life and love to experiment, explore. I’m a constant work in progress, and love that.”