Jurgen De bruyn studied guitar with Raphaëlla Smits and lute with Philippe Malfeyt at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven. There he also earned a master’s degree with Paul Beelaerts, Roel Dieltiens, and Erik Van Nevel. In addition he took several master classes with, among others, David Russell and Jordi Savall. Since 2003 Jurgen De bruyn has been artistic director of Zefiro Torna. Moreover he is a permanent member of the ensemble Sospiri Ardenti, the trio Corydon, and the Jean-Pierre Van Hees Quartet. Jurgen De bruyn collaborated on many projects in early music with ensembles and musicians such as the Huelgas Ensemble, the Collegium Vocale, and the Flanders opera. Jurgen also participated in projects from other genres: jazz/world music in the Chris Joris Experience, contemporary dance with Les Ballets C de la B, and theatre with music by the maverick Flemish composer Peter Vermeersch.