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The latest from Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola: recognition, milestones and stories from our music school in the heart of Riga.

The American Chamber of Commerce's "The State of American Business" event
Friday, 18 September, 2026

Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia

We are delighted to announce that Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola is now a member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (AmCham Latvia) — a further step in strengthening the school's international standing and business standards.

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A still from episode six of "Ceļš uz Miljonu", featuring Linda Boida and Professor Pols Boids MBE, titled "Why We Teach Music the 'Wrong' Way?"
Saturday, 12 September, 2026

Linda Boida and Professor Pols Boids MBE feature on "Ceļš uz Miljonu"

Episode six of "Ceļš uz Miljonu" welcomed Linda Boida and Professor Pols Boids MBE as guests, to discuss why music is so often taught the wrong way.

Professor Pols Boids with Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs at the "Latvia at a Crossroads" conference in Riga
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola director meets Latvia's Prime Minister

Professor Pols Boids MBE, Director of Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola, was honoured to meet His Excellency Andris Kulbergs, Prime Minister of Latvia, in Riga yesterday.

Linda Boida, co-founder of Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola, on TV3's "900 sekundes", with the on-screen caption "A new music school opens, which also teaches people to enjoy music"
Tuesday, 8 September, 2026

Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola featured today on TV3's "900 sekundes"

Today Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola appeared on TV3 — the programme "900 sekundes" visited our school and told viewers about a new music school that teaches people to enjoy music.

Grammy Award winner Justin Stanton, trumpeter and keyboardist with Snarky Puppy, in the studio wearing headphones
Monday, 7 September, 2026

Snarky Puppy's Justin Stanton endorses our teaching philosophy

Grammy Award winning trumpeter, keyboardist and producer Justin Stanton of Snarky Puppy explains why contemporary music education matters for every young person, not only those seeking a career in music.

Five-time Grammy winner Michael League, founder of Snarky Puppy, on stage with his bass guitar
Monday, 7 September, 2026

Grammy winner Michael League of Snarky Puppy wishes us success

Snarky Puppy founder and five-time Grammy winner Michael League explains why learning music is important in itself, and wishes our new school the best of luck.

Music school director Professor Pols Boids MBE, Her Excellency Kathy Leach, British Ambassador to Latvia, and Linda Boida
Monday, 17 August, 2026

British Ambassador Kathy Leach welcomes Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola

The British Embassy Riga has welcomed Professor Pols Boids MBE and Linda Boida's move to Riga and the opening of their new music school.

Professor Pols Boids MBE at The British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia gala in Riga
Friday, 8 August, 2026

The British Chamber of Commerce welcomes Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola

BritCham has welcomed the opening of our Riga music school, founded by Professor Pols Boids MBE and Linda Boida, bringing over 25 years of British expertise to Latvia.

Latvian Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, who welcomed the opening of Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola in Riga
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026

Latvia’s Minister of Economics welcomes Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola

Latvia’s Minister of Economics, Viktors Valainis, has welcomed the establishment of our new music school in Riga.

Trinity College London's head office in London
Monday, 17 August, 2026

Trinity College London names us a registered examination centre

Trinity College London has welcomed Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola into its network as a registered examination centre, Centre number 76118.

The logo of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
Monday, 7 September, 2026

The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes us as a member

Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola is proud to announce its acceptance as a member of the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the country's largest and most influential business organisation.

Professor Pols Boids and Linda Boida, founders of Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola, standing beneath the school's neon sign "Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola — Mācies ar prieku"
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026

Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola featured in Dienas Bizness magazine

Dienas Bizness, Latvia's most influential business publication, has featured Rīgas Privātā Mūzikas Skola in an article introducing readers to the school's founders and their vision.