Sebastian grew up in Germany and started drumming at a young age when hearing The Beatles with drummer Ringo Starr for the first time. After High School he moved to Los Angeles to study music, earning a Bachelor's Degree from Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. He’s been a regular in Gaby Moreno's band and has worked with a variety of artists including Aimee Mann, Van Dyke Parks, Grant-Lee Phillips, Larry Goldings, Amy Correia and Lisa Marie Presley.