For as long as I can remember, music has been present in my life and there’s probably nothing that has ever meant more to me.
During a carefree childhood it was the unfolding of energy and creativity. Since a special talent was noticed very early on, I was able to get strong support thanks to my family. For example, I was able to take my first music school and private lessons in singing, acoustic and electric guitar, and electric bass.
In a quite strenuous adolescence and especially in the midst of a personal crises of puberty, music provided me with support and motivation - motivation enough to practice and torture yourself for hours a day instead of hanging out with friends or trying to find a girl. I wanted to learn all the basslines and countless songs that meant something to me back then. Rock 'N' Roll was in the foreground at that time - a certain urge for free development and creating my own world beyond the limits that school or life set. Several big bands and jazz combos gave me a feeling that I hardly ever had: namely that of belonging to a group, that in that case only worked when the walking bass carried it.
After graduating from school in 2012, a long phase of self-discovery followed, which has been considered the hardest time of my life so far. Somehow I felt that music got serious from then on. I studied Audio Engineering in Munich, and for a while electric bass in Ratisbon. I was also able to make important steps in the Munich music scene with a few bands in different genres. I have built up a very well-founded foundation from the following components: instrumental skills, a very well trained ear, theoretical knowledge, experience in numerous genres, studio and live experience, bandleader experience, etc. For me, the professional path was the one and only choice.
When several things were happening in my life between 2013 and 2015, I was automatically drawn into the music that remains my medium of expression to this day - country music. From then on it was clear to me what my purpose in life is: to reach people’s souls with music.
So I began to write songs about my experiences in life before and during the pandemic and music never felt stronger to me. I’ve been recording my songs with top musicians and singers from Nashville and California. I want to pass that on to people and bring light into the world.
Project
On a summer evening in July 2020, I took a long walk and went to a place that has
spiritual meaning for me, where I could fully focus on myself away from many people.
A separation from a longtime musical companion was behind me and before me a new path. Everything indicated that this was the beginning of a new project. There have been many projects in my musical career for which I am very grateful but nothing fills me with more gratitude than the project that is in focus here.
The challenge in the beginning of the project was that I didn’t have the feeling of a band working together. I was all alone and didn't have any companions either. I had to look deep inside myself and find out what I had to do in order to fulfill my mission in the best possible way. The next day I started to play a few chords on the guitar, still with the two feelings in my mind: the melancholy of farewell and at the same time the euphoria of something new which was more powerful in me. A few days later, the song "Lights Live Forevermore" was born from this, a very intimate view into a person’s soul which has to suffer, but always moves forward and unfolds its potential.
From that point on, I began to listen to and play countless country songs from the last few
decades while putting everything else in my life on the back burner, because I felt a
motivation that I had never felt before. I was still alone but was accompanied by
Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, Carly Pearce, Lady A, Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert and many more, each having something special for their time and their
music. I was able to develop my own personal connection with them and had the honor of meeting some of their colleagues on an internet platform.
Other songs followed in the next few weeks, such as "What Angels Say". It accurately
describes the goal of the project and contains the musical elements that have been important and inspiring throughout my musical path. The catchy character and the
harmony reminded a guitarist from Nashville of the Beatles. The song gets its energy and
dynamic from the arrangement, which combines rock, pop and country.
In the chorus it says:
„We’re driving out of town
To spread our love all around
Some dreams come true
Out of the blue
All the broken hearts get counterparts
We’re tryin’ to relay what angels say“
Since Autumn 2020, I have been working on my songs with outstanding singers, studio
musicians and producers mostly from Nashville and California. For me, this collaboration means a musical revelation, inspiration and appreciation for everyone. I produced every song myself and always found the right people who could implement my visions. At this point I would like to express my greatest respect and thanks to all the people who were involved in the process.
To continue on the path, I am looking for voices that merge into one and share their creativity to develop something very special - to bring light into the world with music.
Songs
About Light & Love Part 1
1. All That Glitters Is Not Gold
2. Let´s Face The Truth
3. Baby There Is Talk Of Rock ’N’ Roll
4. Lights Live Forevermore
written, arranged and produced by: Florian Hainzlmaier
mixed by: René Jesser
mastered by: Ludwig Maier
References
I have worked with the following outstanding personalities from the national and
international music scene. They have collaborated on the songs.
- Rainer Huber | Germany
Drummer and musical director; Ralph Siegel, Novi; teacher Drummer's Focus - Martin Kursawe | Germany
Live- and studio guitarist; Helene Fischer, Claudia Koreck,… - Nick Scallorn | USA
Live/studio guitarist and producer; Carly Pearce, Jana Kramer,… - Matthias Bublath | Germany
One of the most respected pianists/keyboarders in Germany; Matthias Bublath Band, Klaus Doldinger,... - Wil Houchens | USA
Pianist and keyboarder for Luke Combs, Billy Ray Cyrus,… - Josh Matheny | USA
Top session musician in Nashville for Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce,.. - Sasha Ostrovsky | USA
Pedal steel/dobro for Keith Urban, Lady A,… - Brooke S. | USA
Singer and songwriter in Los Angeles; NBC’s The Voice; backgroundvocals for Christone "Kingfish" Ingram,… - Grant Vogelfanger | Canada
Singer, songwriter and producer from Canada based in Nashville; Brett Young, Tenille Arts,… - René Jesser | Germany
Freelance mixing-engineer; Yvonne Catterfeld, Vanessa Mai,... - Ludwig Maier | Germany, Spain
International respected german mastering-engineer based in Palma; Tim Bendzko, James Arthur,...
Other contributors to the songs: Florian Rausch (drummer with a degree from the Nuremberg University of Music); Mirza Kusmic (professional singer, guitarist, songwriter and music teacher from Croatia); Lea Reichel (jazz singer and songwriter from Germering with a degree from the University of Music in Mainz); Sophia Wolz (freelance singer, songwriter and educator).
Lessons
Since 2016 I have also been offering professional private lessons. I realized then that I would like to pass on my knowledge and skills to others. I can move people with music in
this way, too. In 2018 I was awarded by Check24 with the top professional seal for this.
The most important thing about my teaching is the student, and I want to help everybody
achieve their goals with music. What all students have in common is that they want to
have fun with music and a lot of practical parts. This is always the focus of my teaching.
During a trial lesson, I get a comprehensive impression of a student’s personality, musical
needs and goals. From this point, we go down a path together that constantly develops
the student as well as myself.
I mainly teach beginners and advanced students of all ages.
Gallery
All images by Alissa Lüpke. Many thanks for that!






