Workshops
Registration for the 2026 masterclasses has begun!
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.
The masterclasses will take place on July 13–18, 2026.
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 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Age of the participant 10 – 20 years old
- 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!
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.
APPLICATION
Application procedure
- 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.
- The necessary copies of documents must be sent to the e-mail address sjfnometne@gmail.com by July 10.
- 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.
Required Documents
- 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.
Registration
Participants’ arrival and registration will take place on the first day of the festival.
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
Payment
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:
- XXVIII Saulkrasti Jazz 2026
- First and last name of participant, personal code (participant’s, not payer’s)
- Workshop (instrument)