2003	Diploma (with distinction) from Musikhochschule in Winthertur with Prof. K. Scherbakov
2001	Diploma from Musikhochschule in Zürich in musical theory. Studies on Schubert’s Lieder
2001	Liedbegleiter diploma from Musikhochschule Zürich
1999	Entrance examination for Musikhochschule Zürich
1990 - 97	Piano lessons with Prof. L. Kurtova
1986	Violin lessons and singer for the Zürcher Sängerknaben; diploma and concerts in Europe.

1995	Russia, Master Class with Prof. Kastelsky at the New Names
1996	Switzerland, Master Class with Prof. A. Weissenberg, Engelberg
1997	Austria, Master Class with Prof. D. Bashkirov, Salzburg
1998	Austria, Master Class with Prof. R. Kehrer, Vienna
1999	Switzerland, Master Class with Prof. H. Francesch, Lenk
2000 - 02	Two years of studies with A. Harder; Jazz and Improvisation

1995	Second prize, Young Artists Competition in Stresa
1996	First prize, Young Artists Competition in Stresa
1998	First prize as a duo (piano, violoncello) in Geneva, Swiss Youth Competition