FREE Masterclass with Frank Deruytter
On Sunday, September 15, we offer 6 musicians (or groups) the unique opportunity to receive a free one-hour lesson with Frank Deruytter.
- You want to play a composition but it doesn’t sound the way you want
- Your technique could use improvement
- You’d like advice on mouthpieces, reeds, composing, improvisation, and more
Get expert guidance from a top name in jazz and contemporary music.
With thanks to Wen De Backer from YANAGISAWA saxophones.
Frank started playing saxophone at age 12 and was soon inspired by jazz, pop, and rock legends. At 18, he won the prestigious Youth Jazz Trophy, awarded by Toots Thielemans in the Casino of Ostend.
He has taught at several music academies and conservatories and co-founded the iconic horn section The Heavy Horns with Carlo Mertens and Nico Schepers. The section has featured in numerous international productions.
Frank is known for his work with Groovemania, Otomachine, Blue Blot, Clouseau, Toots Thielemans, Vaya Con Dios, and many others. His remarkable sound, versatility, and soul have made him a popular and sought-after soloist worldwide.
Frank is an official endorser of Yanagisawa saxophones.
