Herbert Waltl began his musical education at the age of five and subsequently studied with the renowned pianist and composer Franz Hummel. Recognized as being one of the most promising young pianists in Germany, he initially specialized in Beethoven and made several records, along with numerous concerts and radio and television broadcasts in Europe and the US. Equally interested in composing he experimented early on with combining acoustic and electronic instruments to create immersive spatial sound fields in life performances. Herbert’s artistic impulses have been channeled into the establishment and development of production companies. He is a multi-platinum and three-time Grammy-winning producer and has more than 40 years of experience in the recording and entertainment industry; founding mediaHYPERIUM in 1996 to explore cutting-edge technology and new pro-AV production methods. Over the years he has been recognized by world-leading technology companies as a visionary, creative source and authority in the media industry. As producer he received numerous awards and nominations including 3 Grammy Awards, 6 Grammy Nominations, TEC Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement, DVD Entertainment Award for Best Music DVD, Surround Sound Music Award, and Finalist of the Billboard DEMX Awards for "Music DVD of the Year 2005." California State Senator and Chairman of the Legislative Joint Committee on the Arts, Ted W. Lieu awarded Herbert Waltl a Certificate of Recognition In Honor of his Grammy Award Nomination and In Appreciation of his Many Outstanding Contributions to the Recording Arts. To come “full circle,” Herbert started the HYPERIUMconservatory in spring of 2009 with the intention of offering the local community a high-quality educational music service.