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At the Dodo Šošoka International Jazz Workshop, scheduled to be held in Piešťany from August 26 - 31, 2026, you can expect exceptional jazz teachers, well-established teaching methodologies, a comprehensive range of topics, and various concerts and collaborative playing opportunities. The spa town's distinct genius loci adds to the unique experience.

Interested individuals can apply to participate until July 19, 206.

It's not surprising that the jazz music workshop in Piešťany has been named in honor of Jozef "Dodo" Šošoka, a renowned jazz musician, percussionist, and drummer. He founded and promoted jazz in Piešťany, bringing high-quality music from all around the world for several decades.

The primary aim of the music workshop project, which bears his name, is to carry forward the jazz tradition in Piešťany. It seeks to pass on this rich legacy to budding musicians and aid in creating a new generation of performers and creators.

Esteemed lecturers from renowned universities in Prague, Brno, and Budapest will oversee the teaching and ensure the quality of education. The program includes a wide range of music courses that employ sophisticated teaching methodologies to assist talented students in securing admission to prestigious foreign music schools or enhancing their existing musical knowledge and skills.

Why should you participate?

Basic reasons why it is good to be interested in participating in our jazz workshop

EXCEPTIONAL LECTURERS/COACHES

At our workshop, our jazz experts will offer participants extensive knowledge and practical experience in jazz, including composition, improvisation, and performance. Additionally, our lecturers are highly regarded in the European jazz community, which adds to the significance of their instruction.

ENDLESS MUSIC

Experience the atmosphere of a community where you are in touch with jazz from morning to night and in some cases even from night to morning. All the time.

Education is the best gift

You can consider giving the gift of participation in the workshop to someone in your neighborhood who shares your interest in jazz music and is seeking avenues to enhance their learning.

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Previous years

Document from 2024

In this nearly 10-minute documentary, you will see how a typical jazz workshop in Piešťany takes place. The lecturers will also talk about the teaching methodology and you will also see short footages from concerts or evening jam sessions.

Photos from 2024

In the year 2024, we were accompanied by big artistic names from Czechoslovakia as well as from abroad. A special rarity was the phenomenal Hungarian pianist Kálmán Oláh.

Ľubomír Gašpar Quartet - World Music vo Fontáne - MJD 2024 — Fotogaléria MJD z ročníka 2024
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Spoločný koncert lektorov a frekventantov MJD 2024 - feat. Kálmán Oláh

Koncert cimbalovej triedy Ľubomíra Gašpara - MJD 2024

Fotogaléria MJD z ročníka 2025
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Photos from 2025

In 2025, we were once again accompanied by big artistic names from Czechoslovakia as well as from abroad, for the first time we had a singing teacher from the USA and he is none other than the famous American singer JD Walter.