Since 2008, I have been working part-time as a vocal lecturer at the Munich University of Music and as a freelance singer in Finland and Europe. Before this, I spent many years in New York, where jazz and improvisation took me deep into the exploration of expression and art. In 2016, I founded my company, SoundByNature, which serves as a bridge between nature and the arts.

I perform internationally and serve as a soloist in various projects. Jazz has always accompanied me, and I have had the pleasure of collaborating with inspiring musicians such as guitarist Ben Monder, the George Gruntz Orchestra, Kirk Nurock’s Cross-Species Ensemble, Matthew Garrison, and Ron McClure. I have recorded with musician friends Gregor & Veit Huebner, Tino Derado, Mika Pohjola, Ole Mathisen, and Russ Lossing, among others. My work includes performances and compositions at the Residenz Theater in Munich, where I collaborated with director Dieter Dorn on two productions.

For me, music is not just a skill, but also a unique way of engaging with the world. At the heart of my coaching and teaching is the recognition, strengthening, and utilization of resources. I create an open space with my students where they can find their voices and connections to music through experiencing and exploring. I work especially with professionals and professional students, helping them strengthen their own creative voices and develop their expression in improvisation and jazz.

Nature provides space to breathe and create, and this is reflected in my way of working. The union of art and nature is powerful and brings harmony to my work and life.

I am ready for the next challenges and continue with 25 years of experience in performance and arts education!

Learn more about me here.