The Artist
Frank Herrgott
Biography
Compose. Perform. Inspire.
Worldwide.
Born in Mulhouse (Alsace, France) in 1972, Frank Herrgott discovered music early, playing hymns by ear in every key at his local church before he could read a score. That instinct — to listen, feel, and play — has never left him.
Trained at the Strasbourg Conservatory and Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied alongside legends such as George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi and Kenny Werner, Frank holds a Master's degree in Musicology and the Certificat d'Aptitude en Jazz et Improvisation — the highest teaching diploma in France, awarded by the Ministry of Culture — a distinction that places him among the most qualified jazz educators in the country.
Composer & Pedagogue
Art in All Its Forms
"Music is not something I do — it is something I live. Each concert, each lesson, each composition is another way of saying what words cannot."
— Frank Herrgott
Frank quickly established himself in Paris as one of the most versatile musician-arrangers of his generation. He signed a publishing deal with Sony/BMG, headed the Jazz Department at the prestigious Conservatory of Rueil-Malmaison, and performed relentlessly across Europe and beyond.
In 2005, Thailand changed everything. Frank fell in love with the country, its culture, its artists — and never looked back. Since settling permanently in Bangkok in 2013, he has become a key figure on Southeast Asia's music scene, collaborating with the biggest names in Thai music: Koh Saxman, Toon Bodyslam, Jennifer Kim, Boyd Kosiyabong, Stamp, ETC., and many more. In 2023, he served as artistic director for Jennifer Kim's sold-out concert at Impact Arena — 12,000 people, one unforgettable night.
As a composer, Frank has built a vast and distinctive catalogue: the 24 Preludes (recorded with Yamaha Thailand), Romances Without Words, the progressive cycle Virtuoso Voyages, the children's collection Emilie's Marvelous Musical Zoo, and the upcoming 500-page pedagogical opus The World's Pianist – Global Piano Grooves. His music is melodic, harmonically rich, and cinematic — rooted in classical rigour, fuelled by jazz freedom, and open to the world.
Through his Méthode Herrgott – Body & Sound, Frank transmits his approach to a new generation: a pedagogy built on tone, gesture, artistic identity, improvisation, and composition — where technique serves expression, always. He gives masterclasses, teacher workshops, and solo recitals across the globe, bringing the same energy to a conservatory in France as to a festival stage in Kazakhstan.
Frank Herrgott doesn't just play music. He inhabits it — and invites the world in.
In Numbers
A Career in Highlights
30+
Years of Experience
30+
Countries Toured
100+
Original Compositions
45,000+
People in a Concert
Voices & Impressions
What People Say
From conservatory halls in Europe to masterclasses in Bangkok — what students, educators and artists say about working with Frank.
As a Composer & Pedagogue
"I highly recommend these works to all pianists — they beautifully unite the immediate pleasure of music with rigorous technical learning. A remarkable synthesis of classical, romantic, jazz and popular styles. My students at the Strasbourg Conservatory absolutely loved them."
Vincent
Concertist & piano educator
Virtuoso Voyages Compositions"Frank's music is a wonderfully colourful and original world that has opened new perspectives for me both as a student and as a teacher. His pieces carry a voice that is instantly recognisable — and deeply inspiring."
Marc
Pianist & piano teacher
Compositions & Teaching"This series made me fall in love with the piano again. Each piece feels like a journey — you don't just play it, you live it."
Emily
Pianist, 16
Student PerspectiveAs a Performer & Workshop Leader
"Frank Herrgott's workshop is particularly motivating for our students: his music seduces immediately, his teaching is both demanding and nurturing, and the final performance becomes a joyful celebration of shared music."
Lara
Concertist & piano educator, Strasbourg
Masterclass — Strasbourg Conservatory"During his masterclass, Frank immersed us in his artistic world with generosity and sensitivity. The students at the Strasbourg Conservatory were left with a lasting and truly inspiring memory."
Vincent
Pianist & piano teacher, Strasbourg
Masterclass — Strasbourg Conservatory"Using the body, singing from deep within, understanding how powerful music becomes when you truly dig into your soul — this class with Frank is, for me, simply one of the best I have ever attended."
Jay
Pianist & singer, Bangkok
Body & Sound Method — Bangkok 2026As a Masterclass Educator — Méthode Herrgott
"The Frank Herrgott Method is incredibly powerful for connecting with your inner energy and expressing yourself through your instrument. Calm, focused, almost meditative — it will genuinely transform your playing."
May
Piano & vocal teacher, Bangkok
Body & Sound Method — Bangkok 2026"After just two hours, I feel I have so much left to explore — especially in the subtlety of touch and sound. It's a completely new way to think about the piano, and it makes me want to go home and play immediately."
Raphaël
Pianist & composer, Bangkok
Body & Sound Method — Bangkok 2026"It is not just about playing the keyboard. What I truly learned is that you must put your soul into the music. A real eye-opener — completely different from what I expected, and absolutely fantastic."
Vish
Music lover & entrepreneur, Bangkok
Body & Sound Method — Bangkok 2026"Frank's workshop was a truly transformative experience. As a pianist and teacher, I am always seeking new ways to deepen my practice — this delivered exactly that. I highly recommend it to any serious musician."
Kamila
Pianist & educator, Bangkok
Body & Sound Method — Bangkok 2026Teaching & Workshops
The Art of Transmission
Frank Herrgott offers masterclasses and intensive workshops for pianists of all levels — from conservatory students to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their artistic voice. His teaching draws on decades of performance experience and a profound engagement with the European classical tradition.
Sessions are offered in French and English, in person at designated venues across France and Southeast Asia, and occasionally online for international participants.
Discover WorkshopsIndividual Lessons
One-on-one sessions tailored to your current repertoire and technical challenges. Suitable for advanced students and professionals.
Group Masterclasses
Intensive group format where participants play for each other, learning as both performer and listener under Herrgott's guidance.
Intensive Weekends
Two-day residential workshops combining practice, listening sessions, and guided score analysis. Held several times a year.
Online Sessions
High-quality video consultations for students who cannot attend in person. Scheduling on request for international participants.