Christof began playing bass and then guitar at the age of 12 in his home town Haslach in the Kinzigtal. After studying guitar with Jean-Pierre Herzog in Straßburg, Michael Sagmeister in Frankfurt, and at the Jazz School in Bern, he was drawn to learn more in the USA. He graduated from the Bass Institute Of Technology (B.I.T.) in Los Angeles, where he studied with the “elite” of jazz and fusion bassists: Gary Willis, John Patitucci, Steve Bailey and Bob Magnusson.
Since the beginning of the ‘90s, Christof has been active mainly as a bassist in Germany, France, Switzerland, and the U.S.A. He has played for musicals e.g. “Porgy & Bess,” “Anatevka,” and “Baal” (Basel Theater), in duos, big bands, and choir projects.
He has taught e-bass, guitar and bands at the Jazz & Rock Schule Freiburg since 1994. From 1997 to 1999 he was also on the teaching team for the National Guitar Summer Workshop in Freiburg.
Entrance Examination: The next audition for professional musician training program will be on 1st, 2nd, 10th and 16th of July 2011. Apply Now! Read more
Berklee Blog! How do the exchange students from Berklee do? Read the post about a visit in Freiburg at the IMCF in the Berklee Blog: Read more
Pre-Auditions 2011! For the first time it will be possible for applicants who live far away to apply for the IMCF through a pre-screening video audition. The results can be used to determine whether it is a good idea to travel a far distance for the live audition or where there might be room for improvement as preparation for the audition. Read more
Pictures from the Jazzhaus! St. Nicholas Day was celebrated in the Jazzhouse with a rocking celebration! Project Mayhem from the International Music College and student bands from the Berklee College of Music were there!Read moreRocking The German Sprache The Berklee study abroad students name a short, funny video to document the progress in their German studies. Here is the Video:
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Winter Semester 2010-11: Many young musicians from all over the world have started the studies at IMCF - including 16 exchange students from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Welcome! Read more
Songs to download: Here is music from the students of the IMCF. Listen here!
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Deutscher Rock & Pop Prize Nomination: IMCF student Jonas Birthelmer is nominated in the category of “Deutscher Song Prize” for the Deutschen Rock & Pop Prize. Listen here with video! Read moreMore questions about training? Contact our student advisors now! Tel. 0761/36 88 89-22 Read more
The world visiting: For the first time the "Berklee International Network Summit" took place at the International Music College Freiburg - a summit of representatives of the 14 twin schools from all over the world. With photo gallery! (article in German) Read more