Soltendieck is a professionally trained violinist and horn player and has taught himself to play guitar and percussion.

[2] Soltendieck's career began in 2004, when he won MuchMusic's VJ Search competition at the age of 18.

[4] As a VJ, Soltendieck was part of the MuchNews team, interviewing numerous celebrities and covering current events.

He was voted one of TV Guide's "Top 10 Stars on the Verge of a Major Breakout" in March 2005.

Starting November 2013, Soltendieck hosted a short-lived game show Pop Quiz on the E!