Originally started his career as a classical and jazz pianist. After a meeting with Paco de Lucía he got infected by the flamenco guitar virus. He traveled to Spain to experience the authentic guitar playing at the source. Over the years, Wolfgang Gerhard has collaborated with numerous well-known Spanish dancers, including José de Udaeta, Nina Corti, Manolo Corrales ("El Mimbre"), Franca Roberto. From 1984, he concentrated more on his work as a producer and composer and built his own recording studio.