De Nova

Vocal studio

Our mission

The mission of De Nova” vocal studio is to introduce you to the magnificent world of sound and develop your individual vocal abilities. At the lessons at “De Nova” studio we will help you to reveal your potential, make your dreams come true and look at yourself in a new way!

It is important for us to maximally develop the individual musical abilities of each student, to form the correct thinking and approach to vocal art, using only positive reinforcement and motivation.

De Nova” Vocal Studio is a place where individuality is respected, imagination and creativity are valued, critical thinking and a sense of responsibility are developed. At the lessons, special attention is paid to the voice training and vocal breathing, working with intonation, diction, vocal range development and also the release of tension. For each student, the repertoire is selected individually, depending on his knowledge, skills, intensity of classes and musical preferences.

Marija Sprūde

Head and teacher at “De Nova” vocal studio, she graduated from the Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music College, where she studied Classical Vocal Performance under the tutelage of outstanding vocal teacher Natalia Kozlova. She attended many vocal masterclasses in Italy and studied under the soloists of the Latvian National Opera – Ilona Bagele, Andžella Goba, Dita Kalniņa, Viesturs Jansons.

Now Maria continues to improve her knowledge, skills and vocal technique with the opera singer and vocal teacher Georgina von Benza (Germany) and the soloist of the Latvian National Opera Ilona Bagele, while receiving a second education of English philologist, studying at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia.

Maria is experienced in working with both adults and children. Lessons are conducted in Russian, Latvian and English; if necessary, you can learn bilingually.

Love and develop your voice, since it’s your personality.

We look forward to seeing you at “De Nova” Vocal Studio!

Any questions?

Love and develop your voice, since it’s your personality.

We look forward to seeing you at “De Nova” Vocal Studio!

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