In 2016 I have graduated and received my Bachelor’s degree but after doing the internship I felt that I should give one more try for music. I have dedicated one year to only practicing – every morning starting with scales, exercises, then carrying on to etudes and the audition program pieces for the possible audition in the Conservatoire. Practicing every day between 6-10 hours was very demanding but in the end truly rewarding. I must mention a few teachers that helped me on this way. My teacher Ernestas Ramelis shaped the fundament of my cello playing while I was in the music school and I am eternally grateful for that. At the beginning of my practice year Robertas Grod was my teacher and guide. Later on I had help from a legendary Romanas Armonas – basically a “father” to all the contemporary cello players in Lithuania (and abroad!) who continue and develop the cello tradition of classical music. With the help of all these people I had a successful audition in The Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and started my Bachelor’s under the guidance of Larissa Groeneveld. During these studies I also met Špela Pušnik, a great pianist who I often share the stage with and who is my life partner. After a lovely recital at the end of the 4th year, I have continued with the Master programme, now with Lucia Swarts helping me on the way. In the year 2023 I have graduated and acquired Master’s in Classical Cello Performance.

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Already in the 2nd year of my bachelor cello studies I started my own teaching practice. I never knew how fulfilling teaching can be until I started doing it myself. I consider it a big part of my life and I see how it goes hand-in-hand with my artistic career.