Sign up for music lessons and consultations

At the Collegium Musicum Riga concert hall, we offer lessons in instrumental performance, singing and musical interpretation. We tailor the lessons to each participant’s experience, interests and goals - whether to develop skills, prepare a specific piece or deepen their understanding of music.

Mg. art. Aija Dimza -  flutist, Baroque flutist, choral conductor and lecturer with experience in concert performance, working with choirs and cultural project management. She performs in Baroque orchestras and chamber ensembles, is the artistic director of the mixed choir “Mediāna” and the director of the Collegium Musicum Riga concert hall. In her lessons, she combines knowledge gained through her professional work with an individual approach, helping students develop their instrumental playing, voice, breathing and musical expression.

Aija Dimza, photo: Inese Grizāne

Flute playing - Refining instrumental technique, tone and musical expression, with attention also to breathing and the interpretation of pieces.

Baroque flute playing and interpretation - Learning to play the historical transverse flute, or traverso, exploring Baroque musical style, articulation, phrasing and ornamentation.

Singing — developing vocal and breathing technique, working on breath support, free and resonant vocal production, intonation and clarity of diction.

Learning choir and vocal ensemble parts - Individual work on repertoire, helping students master the notes, rhythm, intonation and pronunciation so they can participate more confidently in rehearsals and concerts.

Music theory, history and solfège

Mg. art. Māris Kupčs -  conductor, harpsichordist and early music researcher with extensive experience in concert performance, staging Baroque operas and teaching. Founder of the Baroque orchestra Collegium Musicum Riga and the choir Collegium Choro Musici Riga. In his lessons, he combines an understanding of historical performance practices with practical music-making, helping students develop vocal skills, musical interpretation and knowledge of harmony and basso continuo.

Singing - Developing vocal skills and musical expression, combining work on vocal tone with the interpretation of a piece.

Interpretation of early music - In-depth work on early music repertoire, focusing on period style, phrasing, articulation, ornamentation and historical performance practices.

Harmony and basso continuo - Understanding and applying the principles of harmony, reading and realizing figured bass, and developing the ability to create stylistically appropriate accompaniment.

Conducting

Lesson fees and registration

Lesson fee - €30 per 60 minutes.

Lesson times and frequency are arranged individually. When signing up, please briefly describe your previous experience and what you would like to learn.

Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: +371 22477541
Venue: Vaļņu iela 9-3, Riga, entrance from Zirgu iela.