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Comment: Fails WP:MUSICBIO - the Andžejs Grauds Drum School website is a primary source and not independent or reliable - neither is YouTube. Dan arndt (talk) 07:58, 3 December 2025 (UTC)
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Andžejs Grauds
(born 1984) is a Latvian professional drummer, music educator, and the founder of the Andžejs Grauds Drum School, established in 2002. He is also the creator and main organizer of the Baltic Drum Summit, one of the leading international drumming events in Northern Europe.[1] [2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Andžejs Grauds Drum School
[edit | edit source]In 2002, Grauds founded the Andžejs Grauds Drum School, which has become one of the longest-running and most recognized drum education institutions in the Baltic region. The school offers individual and group lessons, drum and guitar programs, modern curriculum, and performance showcases.[3] [4]
Drumline Latvia
[edit | edit source]Andzejs Grauds is founder of the first drumline in North europe. Drumline is participating in big events, festivals and tv shows since 2014. Has made many colobrations with famous musicians and bands. [5]
[8] The school is known for:
- structured drumming methodology;
- contemporary training systems;
- regular concerts and student showcases;
- international guest masterclasses.[3]
Many graduates have continued into professional music careers.[1]
Baltic Drum Summit
[edit | edit source]File:Baltic drum summit.jpg Grauds is the founder and principal organizer of the annual Baltic Drum Summit, an international drumming event featuring world drummers, educators, and performers. The program includes masterclasses, concerts, workshops, and large ensemble drumming activities.[9]
The 2018 summit reportedly gathered more than 300 drummers.[9] [10]
[12] A promotional video was published on YouTube.[13]
Performing career
[edit | edit source]Grauds has performed with various musicians, singers and international bands, participating in live concerts, recording sessions and collaborations across genres. He is recognized for technical precision and dynamic stage presence.[1] [14]
International activity
[edit | edit source]File:Andzejs Grauds Dubai.jpg Grauds has led masterclasses abroad in USA, All Europe, Asia, Africa and including a drum masterclass at the Dubai Opera.[15]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Grauds divides his time between Latvia and the United Arab Emirates, continuing his work as a performer, educator and event organizer.[1]
References
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