[1][2] He initially learnt blowing the zurna, a popular simple woodwind instrument used to accompany the drum in Turkish folk music.

[5] The next year, Sesler joined her on a tour in Canada and represented the music of Turkish Romani people and of Rumelia, the area from where his family came.

[2][7] Following his extensive experience, he developed a rich repertoire and a unique playing style, which gave his work a vivid quality.

[2][8] He was introduced to the Turkish audience when he was featured in the Golden Bear-winning movie Head-On (2004) of the Turkish-German director Fatih Akın.

During an interview with a major daily newspaper in August 2012, he posed with his clarinet, and expressed his hope that "he will be free again when he gets a heart transplanted".