[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”repository/team”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1501749121766{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manfred Zollner (Präsident)
Beruf
- 1969-75 Elektroakustik-Studium an der TU München
- 1982 Promotion am Institut für Elektroakustik (Prof. Zwicker)
- 1983-86 Dynacord (… jung, brauchte das Geld)
- 1987 Gründung der Cortex-Instruments GmbH (Schallanalysatoren)
- 1990 Professur TH Regensburg: Akustik und Signalverarbeitung
- 1999 Beginn der E-Gitarrenforschung
- 2003 Verkauf der Cortex-Instruments GmbH
Musik
- 1965-69 Münchner Schülerband “The Gypsies“ (Stones, Beatles, u.v.a.m.)
- 1970-72 “The Way of Life“
- 1973 “The Soundation”
- 1974-75 “Big Brother Skiffle Group”
- 1977-79 “Willi Augustin Band”
- 1979-82 “Funny Gallery (heute: Big Bad Wolf)”
- ab dann Gitarrist bei vielen Blues-Sessions
- 2014 Gründung der GITEC
Wolfgang Hönlein (Vizepräsident)
Beruf
- 1977 Dipl.-Physiker, Universität Würzburg
- 1983 Dissertation, Universität Würzburg/MPI Stuttgart (MOSFETs)
- 1983 Siemens AG, München, Halbleiter-F&E, DRAMs
- 1999 Infineon AG, München, Carbon Nanotubes, IC-Metallisierung
- 2005 Qimonda AG, München/Dresden, DRAM Simulation
- 2009 Selbständiger Berater für Silicon on Insulator (SOI)
- 2014 Rente
Musik
- Ca 1965 Schülerband „Upper Square,“ Vorbild „Pretty Things“
- 1966 Zuhörer bei „Windsor Jazz&Blues Festival“ The Who (zerstören Marshall), Cream, Spencer Davis Group, Stevie Winwood, Eric Clapton, …
- 1970 bis heute: Couch-Gitarrist, Elektronik-Bastler
- 2013 vom Guru angefixt: Physik der E-Gitarre
- 2014 (Mit-)Gründung GITEC
Jörg Gebhardt (Homepage)
Beruf
- 1985 Dipl.-Physiker, Universität zu Köln
- 1989 Dissertation, Universität zu Köln
- 1989 Moeller GmbH, Bonn
- 1998 ATR Industrie-Elektronik, Viersen
- 2002 Passavant-Roediger, Aarbergen
- 2005 Gründung der aquatune GmbH
Musik
- 1972-75 Gitarrenunterricht bei Fred Harz, Köln
- bis 2004 Gitarrist bei den „Bedlams“, Köln
- seit 2006 Gitarrist bei „Kilroy“, Cramberg
- (siehe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T3A2cuOrQc)
- 2012/13 Seminare bei Manfred Zollner
- 2014 Gründung des Forum E-Gitarrentechnik e.V. (GITEC)
- Amateurfunklizenz: DL1KG
Kurt Härtl (Finanzen)
Kurt Härtl lebt seit 2005 in Augsburg und arbeitet in den verschiedensten Projekten deutschlandweit. Nach seinem Studium am Anton-Bruckner-Konservatorium Linz (Jazz- und Popularmusik) und einer 11 Jahre dauernden intensiven Phase in München hat er seinen Platz in der Live- und Studioszene Süddeutschlands
gefunden. Er arbeitete bisher mit: Monrose, „Popstars“ (PRO 7), Götz Alsmann, Anna Maria Kaufmann, Wolfgang Fierek, Die jungen Tenöre, Philharmonisches Orchester Augsburg. Seit dem Sommersemester 2015 ist Kurt Härtl außerdem Lehrbeauftragter der Universität Augsburg.
Tilmann Zwicker (Kommunikation)
Beruf
- 1976 – 1981: Studium (Elektrotechnik, TU München)
- 1982 – 1988: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (TU München, Inst. f. Elektroakustik & Inst. f. Messtechnik)
- 1988 – 1989: Visiting research fellow (NEU Boston, MA; MSU, East Lansing, MI; UW; Madison, WI)
- 1990 – 2000: Patentprüfer (Europäisches Patentamt, München; Sachgebiete: Verstärker, Filter, Oszillatoren, Modulation, Musikinstrumente)
- 2000 – 2016: Direktor (Europäisches Patentamt, München; Sachgebiet: Telekommunikation)
Musik
- seit 1971 kontinuierliche Mitarbeit in jeder Menge Amateur- oder Semi-Pro-Bands (Blues, Rock, Fusion, Country, Folk, Salsa) zumeist als Gitarrist, aber auch an Bass und Orgel/Synth
- ebensolange Aktivität bei Amateur- und Semipro-Recording- & Live-Sound-Projekten
- und fast noch länger (in eher “privatem” Rahmen): Aufbau und Entwicklung von Schaltungen für Gitarren, Gitarrenverstärker und Effektgeräte, sowie Umbau oder Restoration von ebensolchen
- 2015 – 2018: technische Unterstützung beim Jazzclub “Unterfahrt” in München
- seit 2016: Mitarbeit bei GITEC
Besonderes Interesse (im Gitarren-Bereich):
- Lernen noch ausdrucksstärker zu spielen
- Antwort finden auf „Was charakterisiert denn nun genau einen gut klingenden Gitarrensound?”
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Jörg Gebhardt (President)
Professional
1985 Physics-Diploma (Master), University of Cologne
1989 Doctorate, University of Cologne
1989 Moeller GmbH, Bonn
1998 ATR Industrie-Elektronik, Viersen
2002 Passavant-Roediger, Aanbrengen
2005 Establishment of aquatune GmbH
Music
1972-75 guitar lessons with Fred Harz, Cologne
until 2004 guitarist with the „Bedlams“, Cologne
since 2006 guitarist with „Kilroy“, Cramberg (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T3A2cuOrQc)
2012/13 seminars with Manfred Zollner
2014 Foundation of the Forum E-Gitarrentechnik e.V. (GITEC)
Ham radio license: DL1KG
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Wolfgang Hönlein (Vice-President)
Professional:
1977 Physics-Diploma (Master), University Würzburg
1983 Doctorate, Universität Würzburg/MPI Stuttgart (MOSFETs)
1983 Siemens AG, Munich, Semiconductor R&D, DRAMs
1999 Infineon AG, Munich, Carbon Nanotubes, IC-Metalization
2005 Qimonda AG, Munich/Dresden, DRAM Simulation
2009 free-lance consultant for Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI)
2014 retirement
Music
around 1965 garage band „Upper Square,“ modeled after the „Pretty Things“
1966 lasting experience: the „Windsor Jazz&Blues Festival“ – The Who (incl. Marshall-destruction), Cream, Spencer Davis Group, Stevie Winwood, …
1970 to date: couch-guitarist, electronics tinkerer
2013 reeled in by THE PROFESSOR: Physic of the der Electric Guitar
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Gerhard Enders (Board Member, Finances)
Professional
- 1982: Diploma (Master) in Physics from the University Regensburg
- 1983: Siemens AG, semiconductor R&D; DRAMs
- 1997: White Oak Semiconductor, Richmond, VA (USA)
- 2000: Infineon AG, Munich, semiconductor simulation
- 2005: Qimonda AG, Munich, semiconductor simulation
- 2009: Self-employed consultant für Silicon-On-Insulator (SOI)
- 2017: Retirement
Music
- 1984 to date (with some interruptions): Franco-German Choir Munich (reg. assoc), including the duties of treasurer
- 2019: treasurer for the Forum E-Gitarrentechnik e.V.
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Eberhard Hoyer (Board Member; German-Language Website, Membership Management)
Professional:
Until 1991 studies in Electric Engineering at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. From then Software Engineer in industrial process-automation, mobile communications, and end-user software.
Music:
Musical beginnings as schoolboy with classical guitar – soon to be replaced by an electric one. Member of various garage bands, contributor to amateur productions of musicals, and since 1992 member of a hobby rock-band performing original compositions. On the side: tinkering with electronics of and for electric guitars. Participation in a seminar by Manfred Zollner in 2014, and since then participation in all GITEC activities and meetings.
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Stephan Ahrends (Board Member; Communication)
Professional
1989 Training as information-electronics technician at Bayer AG, Leverkusen
1991 Academy for Broadcasting Technology, Nuremberg
1991 – 1997 Sound technician (part-time), public-service broadcaster Saarbrücken
1998 Electrical Engineering Diploma (Master) in information technology, Saarland University, Saarbrücken
1998 – 2019 National Instruments Germany GmbH; automization of measuring and testing
2020 Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, Abbey Road Institute, Frankfurt
Music
- from my earliest days (about 6 y) I was fascinated with sound and sound recording
- about at the same time I discovered the classical guitar of my sister’s
- subsequently vocals in various choirs, playing the guitar, and a first job as a bass player in our youth- and dance-band
- in the early 1980’s I discovered Helmuth Lemme’s works and mastered my first guitar-modification projects
- at the same time I built – with friends – a complete audio setup: multi-channel mixing desk, PA power amps, amps for instruments, effects devices, electronic drums and a whole load of speaker boxes
- first 2- and 4-track recording projects
- during university, a first PC-based DAW (Triple DAT (1996!) was used to produce CD’s in the amateur and semi-pro field, and to work on smaller audio and music-projects
- experiences in live sound of larger sound bodies (Bigband)
- took a break in audio after my studies
- from 2015 back in music and sound recording
- from 2019: course at the Abbey Road Institute Frankfurt, working i.a. on recording guitars in the studio and “in the box” via amps and effects-simulators, re-amping, etc.
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Jochen Lody (Board Member, German Language Website)
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Friends
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Tilmann Zwicker (English-Language Website, Translation Projects, Contributor)
Professional
1976 – 1981: studies in electrical engineering (Technical University Munich), diploma (masters) degree
1982 – 1988: Associate professor (TU Munich, Inst. f. Electroacoustics & Inst. f. Metrology), Dr.-Ing (PhD) degree
1988 – 1989: Visiting research fellow (NEU Boston, MA; MSU, East Lansing, MI; UW Madison, WI)
1990 – 2000: Patent examiner (European Patent Office Munich; techn. areas: amplifiers, filters, oscillators, modulation, acoustics, musical instruments)
2000 – 2016: Director (European Patent Office Munich; techn. area: telecommunications)
Music:
– since 1971: continuous member in a whole lotta amateur and semi-pro bands (Blues, Rock, Fusion, Country, Folk, Salsa), mostly als guitarist but also on bass, organ and synthesizer
– just as long: various amateur und semipro recording- and live-sound-projects
– and probably even longer: (mostly in a “private” framework): design and realization of circuits for guitars, amps & effects devices, and customization and restoration of the same
– 2015 – 2018: technical support for the Jazzclub “Unterfahrt” in Munich
– since 2016: member of GITEC
Special interests (in the area of guitar):
– learn how to express myself even better on the instrument
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Manfred Zollner (Founder, Contributor)
Professional:
1969-75 Studies in electroacoustics at the Technical University Munich
1982 Dr.-Ing. degree at the Institute for Electroacoustics in Munich (Prof. Zwicker)
1983-86 R&D division of Dynacord (… was young, needed the money)
1987 Founder of Cortex-Instruments GmbH (instrumentation, sound-analyzers)
1990 Chair of the Institute for acoustics and signal processing at the Regensburg University
1999 Start of investigations into the electric guitar
2003 Sale of Cortex-Instruments GmbH
Music:
1965-69 Garage band in Munich “The Gypsies“ (Stones, Beatles, and much more)
1970-72 “The Way of Life“
1973 “The Soundation”
1974-75 “Big Brother Skiffle Group”
1977-79 “Willi Augustin Band”
1979-82 “Funny Gallery” (today: “Big Bad Wolf”)
since then: guitar at many blues sessions
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Consultants
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Kurt Härtl
Kurt Härtl has been living in the town of Augsburg since 2005. He is a graduate from the Anton-Bruckner-Conservatory in Linz (Jazz & Popmusik), and works with a wide variety of music projects on a national scale. With a previous intense 11-year-phase in the city of Munich under his belt, he has found his place Southern Germany’s live and studio-scene. He has already worked with: Monrose, „Popstars“ (PRO 7), Götz Alsmann, Anna Maria Kaufmann, Wolfgang Fierek, Die jungen Tenöre, Philharmonic Orchestra Augsburg, and many others. Since the summer semester of 2015, Kurt also holds a lecturing position at the University of Augsburg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”43″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1501748984421{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Michael Vochezer
Michael Vochezer hails from the Chiemgau area in Southern Bavaria. Sind the mid-1990’s he is active as guitarist, composer, arranger and guitar teacher, and has correspondingly always been inquisitive about the technical side of the electric guitar, taking a particular interest in the point-of-view of the user.
Whether it’s gypsy-jazz, fusion (where he contributes his own compositions), big band, funk, soul or blues – it is the great flexibility of the guitar that fascinates Michael. Improvisation in Jazz and Blues, and cool grooves always provide the basis. Besides various projects featuring original compositions and arrangements such as Cafe Caravan (Gypsy Jazz Quartett), Groove Galaxy (Fusion Jazz), Travels (original compositions featuring vocals, vibes and guitar) and treeo (Michael Jackson’s music arranged for vocals and two acoustic guitars), Michael regularly plays with Blue Bay Music (Party), Club Society (Funk & Soul Party), Norisha, Swing Summit (Rat Pack Big Band Sound), Tanzbar (Party), and as studio musician (for BR, ZDF, and Eberhard Schoener, amongst many others). He also finds time for collaborations with other artists in a wide variety of settings, such as for example once a year with the Söhne Traunreuts.
In 2016, based on a unique concept, Michael started his own guitar academy together with his partner Enrico Coromines: supergain.de
Michael has studied performance (with Mick Goodrick, Joe Lovano, Hal Crook and Ed Tomassi, among others) and jazz composition (with Greg Hopkins, Phil Wilson and Ted Pease, among others) at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA, and graduated with „summa cum laude“-honors in 2004.
Michael lives in Munich, Germany. He is married and has two children.
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Florian Pöschko
Studies:
Basic studies: main subject “Jazz Guitar”, secondary subject “Classical Guitar/World-Music”; diploma from the Conservatory Dresden (with Thomas Fellow, Stefan Bormann and Ralf Beutler).
Main studies & diploma: main subject “Jazz Guitar”, secondary subject “Jazz Composition” with Werner Neumann, Joachim Schoenecker, and Richie Beirach; graduation with teacher training certificate for music schools and music colleges.
Musical activities:
Ensemble work with (among others) Valerij Sokolov, Benny Golson, Dennis Rowland, Charlie Mariano, Gregor Hilden, Matthias Bergmann, Peter Beets, Pablo Held, Sven Helbig, Florian Menzel.
Locations and promoters (among others): concerts at Langenargen palace, Arlberg 1800 (concert hall), MCH Hannover (Kuppelsaal hall, Beethoven hall), Alte Oper Frankfurt (Mozart hall), German Music Commitee, NDR Musiktage (Opernplatz-stage), Luzerna Jazz Club Prague (PL), studio-stage of Semper-Oper Dresden, Jazzclub Henkelmann at Iserlohn, Alter Schlachthof in Soest, Domizil in Dortmund, Jazz-Nights at Langenau (CH), Jazzclub Stellwerk/Alte Zinnschmelze/Take 5 Festival at Hamburg, live-broadcasts by broadcasters MDR, ZDF and NDR.
Studio work for „Theater der Jungen Welt“ (City of Leipzig), cultural office of the City of Dortmund, Nordstern music publishers (Leipzig), various commercial jingle productions in Dresden and with Til von Dombois (producer of Planet Emily/ Peppermint Jam Studios), Studio „Institut für Wohlklang“ at Hannover, Pop-Cantor (Prot.-Luth. Church of Niedersachsen), Fire Orange Project (Offshore Horizons, 2017/r3w Records Hamburg)
Work in education and teaching:
Since 2009: lecturer at the Music College Hannover (music theory, ear training, musical notation, general practice methodology, guitar methodology)
Since 2009: lecturer at the Felix-Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Leipzig University (methodology and training practice for Jazz Guitar, popular music in school practice, elementary composition, secondary course for guitar)
2012 – 15: lecturer in the StiBet program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in interdisciplinary training practice
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