Helmut Weidner was born on 14 January 1963 in Vienna. His wish to pursue a professional musical career was backed by his family. His first stop was the conservatory in Vienna. From 1976 to 1984 he was a student of professor Matzek.
Helmut has been a professional musician with the orchestra of the Vienna Police Band since 1988.
Apart from the clarinet, Helmut enjoys playing the saxophone and the piano. The Big Band, part of the Police Music, also provided him with new possibilities in jazz literature to complement classical music. His musical versatility and experience make Helmut a valuable member of the WHB.