- Education
- 1992.-1994. Latvian Academy of Music, master’s degree course under prof. L. Brauna at the Vocal department, specialising in opera singing and pedagogy
- 1985.-1991. Latvian State Conservatory, Vocal department, baccalaureate studies under prof. R. Frīnberga
- 1983.-1985. Jāzeps Mediņš School of Music, Vocal department
- 1976.-1979. Riga Culture and Education Staff Technical College - specialised secondary education (culture worker, amateur and variety brass band manager specialisation)
- 1968.-1976. Tiņģera Primary School, Talsi region
- Additional education
- 1997.-1998. I.Gavrilovici masterclass (Austria)
- 1994.-1995. Enschede School of Music (Netherlands)
- 1995. K.Angelotti masterclass (Italy)
- Work experience
- 2019.- Minister for Culture
- 2013.-2019. Member of the Riga City Council
- 2012.-2013. Advisor to the Minister for Culture on social integration issues
- 1994.- Latvian National Opera soloist
- 1996.-1999. Head of the Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1994.-1999. Pedagogue, Department of Solo Singing, Latvian Academy of Music
- 1982.-1994. Musician, member of rock group Pērkons
- Languages
- Latvian - native speaker
- Russian - excellent
- Italian, German, English - basic knowledge
- State awards
- 1991 Barricades Medal
- Hobbies
- Water sports, travel
