- playing (rudimental) drums since 1968
- composing since 1982 (1st Composition: Diabolo)
- 42 years experience of drum education
- 36 years experience of conducting drum corps
- 48 years experience in competitions (winner of several national championships on individual and corps level)
- president of the Swiss Drum and Fife Association (since 2016)
- guest conductor of the Swiss Army Central Band (since 2017)
- born 15.1.1962