He started playing piano at a very early age, whilst being also interested in the choral art.
Mobilised in the Swiss Army during the World War II, he directed a small military band.
Between 1945 and 1951 he played in Geneva, Gstaad, Vevey, Bâle, and even in Cairo.
In 1953 he went to Paris and stayed there till 1956, to learn Dramatic arts with Mady Berry.
However, he became well known and is best remembered as the partner and musical assistant to the chansonnier Jean Villard for an ongoing 25 years.