He first started a career in film post production before making his way into music, studying media composition and audio production in Trossingen, Germany, as well as film scoring in Los Angeles, where he moved in 2013. In 2014, Steffen started as an assistant composer at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions, providing additional music for Lorne Balfe’s scores to iTV show MARCELLA and video game SKYLANDERS: SUPERCHARGERS, among others. As a freelance composer, Steffen wrote and produced music for international short films, commercials, indie game PERFECT WOMAN, and most recently, finished writing a commissioned piece for concert band, which will premiere in Germany later this year.