- Born in Tartu, Estonia
- Studied in different schools: Tallinn Music High School, Tallinn G. Ots' Music School, Estonian Academy Of Music And Theatre, Helsinki University Stadia (Finland), Hogeschool Gent (Belgium)
- Specialities: jazz comp/arr, trumpet/fluegelhorn, guitar, conducting
- Teachers: Jere Laukkanen, Tero Saarti, Mikko Pettinen, Bart Maris, Kalervo Kulmala, Avo Ots, Mart Soo, Kustas Kikerpuu
- Worked as a teacher: Tallinn G. Ots' Music School,(Big Band), Estonian Academy Of Music And Theatre (jazz theory/ear training, Big Band, jazz ensemble), University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy (jazz combo).