2003	Concert diploma (with distinction) from Hochschule für Musik in Winthertur, with K. Scherbakov
2001	Diploma from Hochschule Musik in Zürich in music theory, thesis work on Beethoven’s sonatas.
2001	Preliminary studies with H. Francesch
1999	Entrance examination for Musikhochschule Zürich
1990 - 97	Piano lessons with Prof. L. Kurtova
1986	Violin lessons and Singer for the Zürcher Sängerknaben; diploma, solist and concerts in Europe

1995	Russia, Master Class with Prof. Malinin at the New Names
1996	Switzerland, Master Class with Alexis Weissenberg, Engelberg
1998	Austria, Master Class with Prof. D. Bashkirov, Salzburg
1999	Austria, Master Class with Prof. R. Kehrer, Vienna
2001 - 03	Switzerland, studies of ancient music with Prof. J. Sonnleitner; Hammerflügel diploma
2003	Russia, studies with Maestro M. Pletnev, Moscow

1993	First prize, Swiss Youth Competition
1994	Third prize, Young Artists Competition in Stresa
1996	Second prize, Young Artists Competition in Stresa