Our mission
To safeguard, teach and celebrate traditional Slavic folk music, providing accessible arts education, youth workshops and community performance platforms that enrich Lithuania's multicultural heritage.
Registered non-profit · Šiauliai, Lithuania · RC 124627254
Preserving musical heritage, fostering cultural dialogue, and inspiring communities in Lithuania.
Slavų tradicinės muzikos mokykla is a registered cultural non-profit organization dedicated to preserving traditional folk music, providing music education for youth, and building intercultural bridges through traditional arts in Šiauliai and beyond.
About us
A school, an archive, and a meeting place
Slavų tradicinės muzikos mokykla is an officially registered Lithuanian non-profit organization (Registration Code: 124627254) based in Šiauliai. Dedicated to the preservation, education and dissemination of traditional folk music, our school serves as a vibrant cultural centre. We bring together children, youth, researchers and music enthusiasts to learn traditional instruments, vocal techniques and historical repertoire, fostering social integration, artistic education and mutual cultural respect across diverse communities in Lithuania.
Read our mission and vision →Our vision
An inclusive, culturally rich society where traditional music is recognised as a vital living art form that connects generations, promotes community dialogue and fosters creative expression for all.
Programs & key activities
What we do throughout the year
Traditional Music & Vocal Education Workshops
Structured group and individual lessons in traditional folk singing, vocal ornamentation, and historical instrument training — gusli, balalaika, accordion and percussion.
Youth Cultural Heritage & Arts Initiatives
Free or subsidised music sessions and interactive heritage days for school children and youth, encouraging engagement with living cultural history.
Community Concerts & Intercultural Festivals
Seasonal public performances, traditional music festivals and collaborative cross-cultural concerts in Šiauliai municipality and across Lithuania.
Ethnomusicological Archiving & Preservation
Collecting, documenting and archiving regional folk songs, oral traditions and traditional arrangements for future researchers and educators.
Why choose us · our core strengths
Accountable, transparent and rooted in the community
Grassroots & culturally rooted
Deeply committed to authentic folk traditions, community education and grassroots artistic expression.
Verified operational integrity
Fully registered under the Register of Legal Entities in Lithuania (RC: 124627254), maintaining strict public transparency, non-profit status and ethical governance.
Inclusive community access
Open to all individuals regardless of background, providing an encouraging and non-discriminatory environment for learning and performance.
Measurable educational impact
Empowering dozens of young musicians and community members every year through active participation in living music heritage.
Governance, transparency & verification
“Slavų tradicinės muzikos mokykla is a legally established non-profit cultural and educational entity under Lithuanian law (Company Code: 124627254). We operate exclusively for public benefit, educational enhancement and cultural preservation, adhering strictly to transparent financial and operational practices.”
- Registration code (RC)
- 124627254
- Registered office
- Draugystės pr. 25, Šiauliai, 76289 Šiaulių m. sav., Lithuania
- Direct contact
- +370 615 20310 · info@NikaRoofing.com