The origins of master classes can be traced back to three International Latvian Young Musicians Camps in Canada. Since 1994, 13 such camps have been organized in Latvia, which over time have acquired the status of master classes due to their high professional level. The uniqueness and necessity of master classes is characterized by the opportunity for future academic music performers and teachers - potential students of higher music and music pedagogy universities - to get acquainted with the educational program opportunities offered by higher music education institutions and their lecturers. Master classes have taken an important place in the life of Latvian music in Latvia: they have promoted cooperation between professional and future young Latvian musicians from all over the world, as well as their knowledge of Latvian music and artists.