Born in The Netherlands on the 28th of March in 1992. Elmer's musical journey started in 1998 with two years of general musical education before picking up the guitar at the start of the millenium. 

During his highschool years, Elmer became increasingly passionate about creating and performing live music. At the age of 17, Elmer auditioned several conservatories in 2009 and got approved at the Rockacademy in Tilburg (NL). Three-and-a-half instructive but unsatisfactory years followed before Elmer eventually became a 'drop out' by the end of 2012. 

Since 2013, Elmer is active as a guitar- & music teacher at various music schools and played in a dozen bands. Touring multiple times all over  over Europe.

​Just before covid-19 hit the world Elmer finished his first full lenght solo-album 'Embodiment'. An album where, instead of the guitar, the music and its performers in general are at the main centre. It gives the listener a more autobiographical perspective of Elmer. 

After a long sabbatical, Elmer has been back to music with renewed energy since 2023. Including verious project as Duskhead, Radio Klootwijk & his solo project.​