ACADEMY OF INSPIRATION – SUMMER MUSIC COURSES AND CONCERTS

WIELICZKA 2026

 

We warmly invite you to take part in the second edition of the Summer Music Courses and Concerts in Wieliczka, taking place from August 18 to 21, 2026. Young instrumentalists will have the opportunity to refine their skills under the guidance of outstanding figures from the world of music.

In addition to individual lessons in a master–student format, participants will attend chamber and ensemble classes, as well as, among others, mental resilience workshops for musicians and rhythmic and percussion workshops for students of all instrumental specializations. Each day will conclude with concerts by the faculty and participants.

This holistic approach to the program will ensure that young musicians leave Wieliczka equipped with tools that will be invaluable in developing their artistic careers. In addition to excellent technical and performance skills, these will include: resistance to stage stress, awareness of one’s body and mind, self-confidence, sensitivity to others, and stage experience. All of this will be gained in a friendly, open, and safe atmosphere.

 

 

APPLICATION FORM

 

REGULATIONS

  1. The organizers of the Inspiration Academy are the Life and Art Foundation and the Music School in Wieliczka.
  2. The artistic director of the Inspiration Academy is Dr hab. Barbara Borowicz-Sałdan.
  3. The Inspiration Academy will take place from August 18 to August 21, 2026, at the Music School Complex in Wieliczka.
  4. The music courses are intended for students, university students, graduates, and individuals passionate about playing musical instruments.
  5. As part of the Inspiration Academy, master classes are held in the following specialties: piano, flute, clarinet, accordion, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass, concert saw, composition.
  6. Courses are conducted by outstanding Polish and international pedagogues through individual and group lessons.

Piano: Maria Wosiek, Krzysztof Książek

Flute: Martyna Klupś-Radny

Clarinet: Barbara Borowicz

Accordion: Wiesław Ochwat

Violin: Aleksandra Kuls-Koziak

Viola: Aneta Dumanowska

Cello: Tomasz Zięba

Double Bass: Grzegorz Frankowski

Guitar: Małgorzata Żegleń-Włodarczyk

Percussion: Bartosz Sałdan

Musical Saw / Composition: Kamil Kruk

  1. The organizer reserves the right to change faculty members.
  2. Participants may register as active or passive (observers).
  3. Active participants may take part in additional classes offered by the Academy of Inspiration, such as rhythmic workshops and lectures on mental resilience for musicians.
  4. After completing the courses, each participant receives a certificate of participation.
  5. There will be concerts featuring instructors, soloists, ensembles, and course participants.
  6. The organizers reserve the right to record audio and video recordings of the concerts and to publish these recordings and photos from the courses and concerts on the internet (website/social media), in which course participants will take part.
  7. The goal of the Inspiration Academy is:

• To raise the level of instrumental playing among youth through contact with a wide range of outstanding soloists and pedagogues from Poland and abroad,

• To enrich and develop practical skills in both individual and ensemble playing,

• To enable talented youth to present their skills to a broad audience during concerts organized within the Małopolska Voivodeship.

  1. The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2026.
  2. Applications can only be submitted electronically via the registration form available on the Life and Art Foundation’s website in the Inspiration Academy section. The number of places is limited.
  3. Active participation includes:

• 4 lessons of 45 minutes each,

• rehearsals with a pianist-accompanist in case of a performance during the concerts (qualification is decided by the course instructor),

• Participation in additional activities,

• Free admission to all concerts held as part of the Inspiration Academy.

  1. The cost of participation in individual master classes is 900 PLN (225 EUR). A deposit of 400 PLN (100 EUR) must be paid within 7 days of submitting the application to the Life and Art Foundation’s account. The deposit is non-refundable.

Bank details:

Fundacja Life and Art

Macieja Słomczyńskiego 19/86

31-234 Kraków

NestBank 04253000082062104094900001

In the transfer title, please write:

Inspiration Academy 2026 – participant’s first and last name

Any comments, questions, etc., should be directed to: fundacjalifeandart@gmail.com or by phone at: +48 571 026 604

  1. The remaining amount to be paid must be transferred to the above account within a deadline that allows receipt before August 1, 2026.
  2. Participants of the Master Classes are obliged to provide sheet music materials for the course instructor and accompanist via email no later than August 1, 2025.
  3. The organizer does not provide catering or accommodation. In 2026, the partner of Akademia Inspiracji is Hotel Galicja. Each participant can make their own accommodation reservation after notifying the organizer and paying a deposit.Course participants and parents of young artists receive a 30% discount on both regular and promotional rates listed on the hotel’s website; reservations can also be made by phone.
    Discount code: “akademiainspiracji”The discount applies to bookings from August 17–22, so it is possible to arrive earlier or stay longer.

    Hotel Galicja*** is located 300 meters from Sztygarówka, where the concerts and courses will take place, and 400 meters from the Music School, where the courses will also be held, as well as 400 meters from the Market Square in Wieliczka.
    Contact details and address: 20 Dembowskiego St., 32-020 Wieliczka, tel.: +48 12 291 40 40

    www.hotelgalicja.pl

  1. Participants of the Academy should be insured against medical expenses and the consequences of accidents.
  2. Participants under 15 years old can attend the course only under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Other minors over 15 years old require written consent from parents or legal guardians. The written consent must be delivered to the organizers in original form before the start of the Inspiration Academy.
  3. The organizer is not responsible for lost personal belongings, money, or documents.
  4. Participants and parents or legal guardians (in the case of minors) are financially responsible for any damages caused.
  5. The participant or their legal guardian (in the case of minors) consents to the processing of personal data. Participants’ data are archived and used by the organizer for organizational and promotional purposes.
  6. Any issues not covered by these regulations are resolved by the organizers.
  7. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to these regulations and to modify the course program.

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