Our Team

Tobias

Managing Director
Musical Director

A qualified sociologist, Tobias specialised in music sociology and pedagogy during his studies. He has performed on stage with countless international show greats as a professional musician (guitar, bass) and worked as a composer for many years, both for himself and fellow artists.

At Develoopment, he is responsible for event organisation as well as all music and art-related matters.

David

Rhythm Trainer & Speaker
Deputy Musical Director

Everyone in the region will have heard or seen him perform! Our percussion expert David is involved in a number of jazz and pop ensembles. As a trained musician, he is able to get entire concert halls heaving all on his own and to instil enthusiasm with his positive attitude and remarkable professionalism He is Develoopment’s lead rhythm trainer.

Arnim

Production
Rhythm Trainer

This multitalent masters numerous instruments, including a few rather unusual ones. As an internationally sought-after musician and qualified sound engineer, Arnim is able to coax the most impressive of sounds from the smallest of instruments, which will simply amaze event participants. At Develoopment, he is mainly responsible for percussion effects.

Amy

Melody Trainer
Facilitator

American-born Amy enchants with her charisma and capabilities. After graduating from college, she switched subjects to study singing in Vienna. In addition to performing as a solo artist, she has toured with countless music greats of the likes of Udo Jürgens and worked as the vocal coach for music stars such as Xavier Naidoo and Bela B for their studio recordings. She also works as a lecturer for singing at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts. Amy always manages to get outstanding musical performances out of teams both large and small in next to no time.

Niklas

Production
Melody Trainer

If you were to switch your TV on right now, then there’s a good chance that the music playing in the background will have been composed by Niklas. A sought-after music producer, Niklas is a guitarist both on and off stage. He supports Develoopment as a music producer, melody trainer and specialist for our high-tech equipment.

Daddi

Drum Circle Trainer
Rhythm Trainer

Daddi is currently one of the world's most famous cajon players. He is part of the develoopment team since 2019. His YouTube videos have received millions of clicks. Daddi masters extraordinary playing techniques and teaching methods, which he teaches with wit and charm. Everyone loves Daddi -  so you, for sure! Experience it in our Drum Circle - or TeamTune-workshops!

Jasmine

Production
Second Management & Assistance

Jasmine is our second organisational leader in bigger projects. We love her!

Tony

Drum &
Dance Expert

Rhythm is dance – and vice versa. This man is highly proficient in both and also particularly skilled at sharing these. As an exceptional sport and music talent, Tony is simply one of a kind! He has already delighted thousands as a dance and music coach. Tony began his career in the 1980s as a talented member of the Nigerian national handball team. At Develoopment, he is involved in all projects with a groove/rhythm and movement. Endless positive energy!

Silvia

Vocal Coach
Performance Facilitator

Music, theatre and musicals are her forte. Silvia is our specialist for vocals, group performances and melodies. Her ingenious tricks and exercises will help transform amateur singers into creative songsters and harmonious choirs. Silvia has worked as a vocal coach, singer and actress all across Germany, with performances at the Hessian State Theatre, Coburg State Theatre and Bamberg Theatre among countless other venues. We are delighted to have Silvia on board as a coach and trainer!

Robert

Production
Melody Trainer

As an internationally successful music producer and drummer, Robert has released more than one hundred music productions and performed with countless stars including Take That. He has been with Develoopment from the outset. Robert not only impresses with his expertise and speed, but also his warmth and didactic skills. It perhaps comes as no surprise that he was the best in his year for the field of audio at the SAE Institute.

Mark

Rhythm Trainer

When someone studies rhythm and its instruments in Cuba, they really can only become a drummer! Mark does nothing else all year round and also teaches groups both large and small how to use instruments such as the cajon. So his role at Develoopment is clear: he enriches our team as a congenial professional percussion trainer.

Frowin

Melody Trainer

Positive energy? Frowin certainly has more than his fair share of it! The qualified musician and Develoopment melody trainer is a cheerful soul and a gifted bassist. In addition to 30 years of stage experience as a musician for stars like Gloria Gaynor, Kim Wilde and Max Mutzke, he is also a qualified yoga teacher. He is our man for the development and teaching of fantastic melodies and hits!

Leo

Vocal Coach
Performance Trainer

As a classically trained vocalist who has enjoyed a successful stage career as a musical star and interpreter of new music (among others, at the Theater an der Wien), Leo knows how to deliver an outstanding performance. With his extensive repertoire of methods and many years of theatre experience, he addresses the issues each of the individuals he coaches faces and helps them to tangibly increase their self-confidence, motivation and well-being by experiencing a liberated voice and developing their speaking skills.

Bettina

Systemic Coach

Following an extraordinary childhood in East Africa, our coaching specialist can look back on a fascinating career: a degree in protestant theology and history, further qualification as a systemic coach and trainer, and 12 years in personnel development. Her enthusiasm for music is drawn from her experiences as a choir singer, making her the ideal trainer for our team development projects.

Isa

Event Manager

Events require precise planning. Our man for major corporate events carefully coordinates, plans and supervises our Music Labs. We are huge fans of his countless positive traits that include a friendly yet utterly relaxed attitude coupled with an eye for detail.

He supports event organisation at Develoopment.

Bernhard

Songwriting-Expert

Not only his fantastic compositions and charismatic personality make our singer and songwriting expert a celebrated star at his concerts in Europe and America. Today, Bernhard enjoys sharing the songwriting expertise that he began acquiring early on in life with others. During our intimate songwriting workshops, Bernhard teaches techniques and composition to aspiring songwriters of all ages, helping them to create highly individual pieces. Particularly fans of songwriting legends such as Simon and Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen and Cat Stevens will be begging for an encore!

Anke

Vocal Coach

Such incredible energy! Anke is a singer and vocal coach at Develoopment. As a trained singer, she skilfully awakens unexpected potential and enthusiasm for music-making and singing during our vocal projects. It perhaps comes as no surprise that this sought-after artist has a long list of references to her name that include renowned show greats.

Christoph

Team Development Expert

As a qualified psychologist and systemic coach, Christoph contributes his psychology expertise to our projects. These include systemic work during team coaching sessions in addition to content for workshops and events. He draws on more than 12 years of experience in personnel development and consultancy at a variety of commercial enterprises.

Incidentally, as one of the few amateur musicians in our team, he offers down-to-earth support when working with clients less experienced in music.