{"id":655,"date":"2025-02-17T01:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T23:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/?page_id=655"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:12:16","slug":"jazz-craft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/jazz-craft\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02.png 592w, https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jazz-Craft-02-500x499.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>August 3\u20138, 2026 | \u201cInovatori\u0173 Sl\u0117nis\u201d, Antaliept\u0117, Lithuania | 6 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jazz Craft \u2013 Summer Session is an international creative music camp for musicians aged 16 and over who wish to purposefully develop their improvisation, composition, and ensemble playing skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s faculty:<\/strong><br><em>Soweto Kinch<\/em> (saxophone, United Kingdom)<br><em>Fergus McCreadie<\/em> (piano, United Kingdom)<br><em>Jo\u0161t Lampret<\/em> (double bass, Slovenia)<br><em>Luca Zennaro<\/em> (guitar, Italy)<br><em>Anna Gr\u00e9ta Sigur\u00f0ard\u00f3ttir<\/em> (vocals, Iceland)<br><em>Yannick Ballmann<\/em> (drums, Belgium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can participants expect?<\/strong><br><br><strong>An intensive learning program: <\/strong>Participants will perform in ensembles of 6\u20137 musicians, exploring repertoire, principles of improvisation, and creative methods on a daily basis. The program includes masterclasses, creative workshops, and group lectures. Each participant will also receive time for individual consultations with the faculty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Music-filled evenings:<\/strong> Faculty concerts, participant performances, and open jam sessions that become an essential part of the informal creative experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation at \u201cInovatori\u0173 Sl\u0117nis\u201d park:<\/strong> Participants will stay in two residential buildings surrounded by nature. Older participants (up to 12 people) will stay in the main building, while younger participants will stay in the \u201cMonastery\u201d building. Rooms accommodate 4\u20136 people. Balanced meals will be provided throughout the camp.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participation fee: \u20ac395 (\u20ac365 for LJU members).<\/strong> The fee includes accommodation and meals.<br><strong>Registration: <\/strong>Online registration. The number of places is limited.<br><strong>Cancellation policy:<\/strong> Until <em>July 1<\/em> \u2013 80% refund, until <em>August 1<\/em> \u2013 50% refund, after August 1 \u2013 no refund.<br><strong>Instruments:<\/strong> Participants must bring their own instruments (rental of larger instruments can be arranged individually).<br><strong>Rules: <\/strong>Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited at the camp.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are looking for volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking up to 6 volunteers to help implement the camp. Volunteers will assist with camp preparation (setting up audio equipment, preparing spaces, social media communication) and help maintain general order during the camp.\nArrival: August 2 from 18:00\nDeparture: After the camp, once the facilities are fully cleaned and restored.\nVolunteers are offered a reduced participation fee of <strong>\u20ac300<\/strong>, which also includes accommodation and meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23441af8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">For all the latest news about the camp, check out our social media channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61572271782843\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jazzcraft_lt\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfEbkJL_cuU3yqcdyGrmiJgZtn_g4xW5eXOGDokvgoJ2ZefEg\/viewform\"><strong>REGISTRATION FORM<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Jazz Craft \u2013 Summer Camp?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jazz Craft \u2013 Summer Camp is a 6-day creative music camp for participants aged 16 and older. The camp will take place <strong>August 3\u20138, 2026<\/strong> at Inovatori\u0173 Sl\u0117nis in Antaliept\u0117, Lithuania. It brings together international instructors (UK, Italy, Iceland, Belgium, Slovenia) and musicians from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and other countries who want to develop skills in improvisation, creativity, and ensemble playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration &amp; Payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can I register?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>You can register by filling out the registration form on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the participation fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20ac395 per participant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20ac365 for members of the Lithuanian Jazz Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation and meals are included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If needed, the participation fee can be paid in installments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I cancel my registration?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before July 1, 2026 \u2013 80% refund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before August 1, 2026 \u2013 50% refund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After August 1, 2026 \u2013 no refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accommodation &amp; Meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where will the camp take place, and what are the accommodation conditions?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The camp will take place in a nature-surrounded area with comfortable dormitory-style rooms. <a href=\"https:\/\/inovatoriuslenis.lt\/erdves\/\">Invatori\u0173 Sl\u0117nis facilities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residential buildings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main building<\/strong> \u2013 up to 12 people, for older participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\"Monastery\"<\/strong> \u2013 for younger participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rooms accommodate 4\u20136 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I choose my roommate?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Yes, you can specify your preferred roommate during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of meals will be provided?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Participants receive three balanced meals per day. Vegetarian options are available. Please indicate any special dietary needs or allergies on the registration form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for up to 6 volunteers (male and female) to help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparing camp spaces (setting up musical equipment, arranging spaces for Instagram posts\/stories, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining order during the camp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer arrival:<\/strong> August 2, from 18:00<br><strong>Departure:<\/strong> only after all spaces are completely cleaned after the camp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers receive a reduced participation fee of <strong>\u20ac300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music Program &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need a certain level of musical experience?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The camp welcomes participants of all levels \u2013 from beginners to advanced musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily ensemble sessions (6\u20137 musicians per group)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masterclasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual consultations with instructors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening concerts (instructors and participants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open jam sessions \u2013 an important space for creative exchange and experimentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Study hours over 4 main teaching days:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 hrs \u2013 Main ensemble sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hrs \u2013 Ensemble rotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hrs \u2013 Instrument masterclasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 hrs \u2013 Group lectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need to bring my instrument?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Yes, all participants must bring their own instrument. Organizers can provide large instruments (e.g., drums) for international students if requested in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daily Schedule (subject to adjustment)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>08:00 \u2013 09:00 Breakfast<br>09:30 \u2013 11:45 Main ensemble session<br>12:00 \u2013 13:00 Group lecture<br>13:00 \u2013 14:00 Lunch<br>14:00 \u2013 15:30 Instrument lesson \/ masterclass<br>16:00 \u2013 17:30 Ensemble rotation<br>18:00 \u2013 19:00 Dinner<br>19:00 \u2013 20:00 Evening activities or free time<br>20:00 \u2013 20:30 Concerts (instructor performances with students or other instructors)<br>20:30 Jam session<br>23:00 \u2013 08:00 Sleep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will there be Wi-Fi at the camp?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Yes, but we encourage minimal use to immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are alcohol and tobacco consumption allowed at the camp?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>No, the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other prohibited substances is strictly forbidden for minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I have visitors at the camp?<br><\/strong>Only pre-approved visitors are allowed on camp grounds, to maintain a safe and focused environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further questions:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:jazzcraft@jazzlt.lt\">jazzcraft@jazzlt.lt<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 m. rugpj\u016b\u010dio 3\u20138 d. | \u201eInovatori\u0173 Sl\u0117nis\u201c, Antaliept\u0117 | 6 dienos Jazz Craft \u2013 Summer Session \u2013 tarptautin\u0117 k\u016brybin\u0117 muzikos stovykla, skirta 16 met\u0173 ir vyresniems muzikantams, norintiems kryptingai tobulinti improvizacijos, k\u016brybos ir ansamblinio grojimo \u012fg\u016bd\u017eius.&nbsp; \u0160i\u0173 met\u0173 d\u0117stytojai:Soweto Kinch (saksofonas, Jungtin\u0117 Karalyst\u0117)Fergus McCreadie (pianinas, Jungtin\u0117 Karalyst\u0117)Jo\u0161t Lampret (kontrabosas, Slov\u0117nija)Luca Zennaro (gitara, Italija)Anna Gr\u00e9ta [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-655","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=655"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1036,"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/655\/revisions\/1036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazzlt.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}