He was a member of the renowned musical establishments of the Habsburg court, including the chapels of Philip I of Castile and Charles V.  While with Philip's chapel he was a close associate of composers such as Pierre de La Rue, Marbrianus de Orto and Alexander Agricola.
He was a part of the prestigious musical organizations at the Habsburg court, including the chapels of Philip I of Castile and Charles V.  While with Philip's chapel he was a close collaborator of composers such as Pierre de La Rue, Marbrianus de Orto, and Alexander Agricola.