Workshops

The first Saulkrasti Jazz masterclasses took place in 1997 and were organized only for young drummers. The following year the bassists joined.

Since 1999, every year in July, Saulkrasti Jazz offers 6 masterclasses – vocal art, piano, wind instruments, guitar, bass / double bass, percussion / drums .

The idea of masterclasses led by educators and musicians from abroad has been maintained with the aim of giving participants a closer look at the teaching methods abroad. Therefore, every year the team of teachers is from different countries.

Saulkrasti Jazz masterclasses have been led by teachers and musicians from the United States, England, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Gambia, Georgia, Estonia, Iceland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Cameroon, Canada, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Finland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany, Sweden.

During the rapid economic growth in Latvia (2005⁠–⁠2008), the number of participants at Saulkrasti Jazz masterclasses increased to 172! To ensure the quality of the master classes, during these years the participants were divided into groups, taking into account their level of musical skills: Group B – beginners, Group A – with the ability to make music independently. The best jazz music professionals from Latvia – Inga Bērziņa (vocals), Indriķis Veitners (saxophone), Rihards Zaļupe (percussion instruments), Andrejs Jevsjukovs (guitar) were invited as additional pedagogical team. It gave new experience in educating young people to both foreign and Latvian music teachers.

Since 2010, the number of participants in master classes is 70 – 80.

The names of the participants of Saulkrasti Jazz master classes are well known both in Latvia and far beyond its borders – Deniss Paškēvičs, Rihards Zaļupe, Haralds Bondars, Mareks Logins, Pēteris Žīle, Rihards Kolmanis, Sintija Grigorjeva, Linda Kanter, Arta Jēkabsone and many others, many of whom are still studying both in Europe and in the homeland of jazz - USA.

Workshop Camp

The day is divided into two parts.

In the morning there are classes in the specialty, in the afternoon – ensemble rehearsals.

The language of the lessons is Latvian.

The pedagogues of the master classes create ensembles from the participants, and a concert of the camp participants is being prepared, in which all the participants of the master classes will perform.

The concert of the camp participants takes place on the festival’s Great Stage, on the stage of the city of Saulkrasti.

Jam Session every night for campers!

Teachers 2023

Āris Ozols

Āris Ozols works as a guitarist, teacher, composer, arranger, prepares backing tracks and music for the digital media purposes. A graduate of the Riga Dome Choir School (popular and jazz department) and the jazz department of the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music as a professional jazz guitar player and a teacher. He has also studied in Rome, Italy – Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia for 1 year. He has performed and regularly performs in various countries of the world – Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the USA (Miami). He has played and collaborated with many musicians, in various bands and orchestras (Syncope band, Orchestra Riga, National Guard Orchestra, Jelgava Big Band), but more often you’ll see him playing in duos with various Latvian and foreign artists (Jolanta Gulbe-Paškeviča, Alise Kante, Dagmara Staniek and others.

Mareks Logins

Drummer who has studied jazz music at the Jāzeps Medinis Riga Music High School and later at the Brusselles Royal Coservatory of Music in Belgium. He has participated in various jazz and popular music projects in Latvia and abroad. Winner of several competitions – Yamaha Drum Day 2009 (Bulgaria/Sofia), Yamaha Drum Day 2013 (Latvia/ Riga), IV Baltic Drummer’s League 2015 (Latvia/ Saulkrasti) and Yamaha Drum Day 2016 (Lithuania, Vilnius). He actively works as a music educator and works with both children and adults.

Peteris Liepins

Peteris Liepins bass

One of the best-known bass players in Latvia. Thanks to his profes- sionalism and flexibility, he easily adapts to and fits into different music band projects.

Pēteris has received a Master’s Degree in Pedagogy. He has developed his musical skills by playing in the Riga Circus Orchestra, Jelgava Big Band, Jam orchestra, Synkope etc.

Pēteris has participated in many musical projects together with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, has performed in accompanying groups for Latvian theatres and several television shows in Latvia and Lithuania. He has performed together with the best pop&rock bands and pop music stars from Latvia. Although he is familiar with many musical genres and jazz has really captured his heart. In his work Pēteris Liepiņš is influenced by several world-famous bass players: Tom Kennedy, John Patitucci, Jaco Pastorius, Rocco Prestia, Richard Bona etc.

Currently, the popular musician, works as a bass teacher in several schools – Jāzeps Mediņš Music High School, Riga 45th High School and Jelgava Music High School.

Has participated in many studio recordings, concerts, festivals and performed with various music groups in many countries in Europe and other parts of the world. Pēteris is considered one of the most professional bass players in Latvia.

Evilena Protektore

Evilena Protektore is a jazz singer from Latvia, graduated from Jazz Department of Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music with a Masters degree and has stayed there as a jazz vocal teacher. Has spent a year studying in Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia (Italy) with prof. Maria Pia de Vito and half a year in Hannover (Germany) with prof. Romy Camerun.

Participated in various festivals and projects: «Jazz in Latvia» compilation album, «Pori Jazz» (Finland), «Limassol Jazz» (Cyprus); and contests: «Riga Jazz Stage» (Latvia), «Nomme Jazz» (Estonia) and got a Grand Prix award at «JazzVoices 2014» (Lithuania). In 2016 received a Nic Gotham prize for the contribution to jazz music and jazz life in Latvia.

Anna Wibe

Anna Wibe is a jazz piano player and composer from Latvia. Spent her study years in Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, where she received both, her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. Currently working in Ventspils Music high school as a piano/ensemble/jazz theory teacher. Anna has participated in many different music projects in several countries like Denmark, Sweden, Italy and Bangladesh. In 2020 she released her debut CD album Anna Wibe – Vibes, which was recorded in Estonia.

Artūrs Sebris

Artūrs Sebris – saxophonist, arranger and pedagogue, who has just graduated with distinction from Jāzeps Vītolas Latvian Music Academy’s master’s program, department of jazz music. Defended the diploma thesis on the 20th century jazz music albums released in the “Melodijas” studio.

He has been playing in the Jelgava Big Band, Šiauli Big Band, “Vintāža”, “Latvian blues band”, ensemble “Fried Bananas” for several years, as well as actively playing music with the best-known Latvian jazz and popular music ensembles.

It also works in parallel with the awareness of the history of Latvian jazz music and the latest current events. Latvian Radio 3 “Klasika” participates in the program “Džeza impresijas” produced by Aneta Ašmanes-Vilsones, publication “Mūzikas saule”, as well as in the electronic jazz music magazine “JazzIn”.

In 2019, he won the award as the best brass soloist at the international big band festival in Amsterdam. Iin 2022, he won the music award named after saxophonist Nick Gotham for bright creative activity.

Additional information

Age of the participant 12 – 20 years old
The participant takes care of all the necessary for sleeping (blanket, pillow,
sleeping bag etc.)
The participant receives two invitations (for family or friends) to the
festival concerts.

For any questions please contact sjfnometne@gmail.com

IMPORTANT!
THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED!

375,00€

Master classes; living in a hotel; meals 3 x a day; two Invitations for parents to the festival concerts on the Saulkrasti stage.

275,00€

Master classes; living in a tent; meals 3x a day; two invitations for parents to the festival concerts on the Saulkrasti stage.

150,00€

Master classes; two invitations to the festival concerts on the Saulkrasti stage.

The participation fee, not less than 50%, must be paid to the account below within two weeks after sending the Application Form. The balance must be paid when registering at the camp on 17.07.2023. 9:00 – 12:00, Saulkrasti, Munchausen Unda.

Application

The application form must be filled out.
The participation fee, not less than 50%, must be paid to the account indicated below within two weeks after sending the Application form. The balance must be paid when registering at the camp on 17.07.2023. 9:00 – 12:00, Saulkrasti, Munchausen Unda.
The necessary copies of documents must be sent to the e-mail address sjfnometne@gmail.com by June 1.
Upon arrival at the camp, one of the parents or representatives of the minor participant
sign the Participation Agreement. It can also be printed and signed in advance, in case
if the minor participant is taken to the camp by someone else.
Rules of Procedure.

Document confirming advance payment.
Photo for the participant’s card (please send within two weeks after sending the application form to the e-mail address sjfnometne@gmail.com)
When you arrive at the camp, you must have it with you:
- a family doctor’s statement (or a copy of it) about the camp participant’s state of health U 27, issued no later than 7 days before the start of the camp, which contains the following information: 1) vaccinations, 2) pediculosis test, 3) allergies, 4) chronic illnesses, 5) use of special medications.

Participants’ arrival and registration will take place on the first day of the festival, 17.07.2023. from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., Munchausen Unda, Ainažu Street 74, Saulkrasti, Saulkrasti city, LV-2160.

Registration procedure

The balance of the membership fee is paid and/or payment confirmation is received
The validity of the doctor’s certificate is checked (both dates and content of the certificate)
The camp participant is introduced to the Internal Rules, as well as the camp’s work plan
The Camp member’s contract is signed, or a previously signed one is submitted
A member’s card is issued and a place to stay is indicated

Details for advance payment of participation fee:

Receiver: Biedrība «Vasaras mūzikas sesija»
Reg. № 40008046822
Baltijas iela 8, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrastu novads, LV-2161, Latvija
Bank: LUMINOR
SWIFT: RIKOLV2X
IBAN: LV67 RIKO 0002 9302 9420 9

Payment order must include:

XXV Saulkrasti Jazz 2023
First and last name of participant, personal code (participant’s, not payer’s)
Workshop (instrument)

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