1986 - J. Vitols' Latvian Music Academy (formerly, the Latvian State Conservatoire), Composition class with Prof. Pauls Dambis. Diploma with distinctions.
1983 - J. Vitols' Latvian Music Academy (formerly, the Latvian State Conservatoire), Piano Class with Assist. Prof. E. Strazdina, Diploma with distinctions
1978 - Jaz. Medins' Music College in Riga, Latvia, piano class with Assist. Prof. E. Strazdina, Diploma with distinctions..