Although playing cello is his main act, Mareks also likes to compose and transcribe music and teach cello. He has also enjoyed acting, modeling as well as getting involved with charity work.

PERFORMING

Mareks has been playing cello as long as he can remember. In the past few years he has been actively performing at different events: private, corporate, weddings, exhibitions and other musician recording sessions. Mareks has over 15 years of stage experience. His repertoire includes anything from classical to modern, and from relaxing, healing music to rock and pop music. Mareks can say that he truly lives on the stage. Every performance allows him to share a piece of his heart and soul. He aspires to “burn” at every performance, as he was though by the great Māris Villerušs. He used to say, “Don’t try to be like anyone or copy anyone, find your own approach because we all have our own voice. If you are on the stage, then burn. No one looks forward lukewarm performance; they look for the warmth that comes from the heart and the soul.”

TEACHING

Mareks is ready to share his knowledge in cello technics as well as help you to improve your overall musical performance. He will gladly teach both young and mature cello enthusiasts. Age doesn’t matter, what matters is your desire to learn and how much work you are willing to put in. He can assist you as you prepare for your exams or other important performances. Currently Mareks is employed by the Vecumnieki Music School.

RECORDING

Mareks has extensive experience working at music studios from recording for his own CDs and when collaborating with other well known musicians. Having spent all that time at recording studios, he has learnt the basics in recording which has helped him in setting up his own home studio. Mareks is busy working on recording and publishing his music which makes his covers and original compositions accessible worldwide on most popular digital music streaming sites. His music being globally accessible not only helps to reach new fans, but also provides opportunities to collaborate with musicians and composers from all over the world. In the fall of 2019 Mareks had a chance to work with the talented pianist and composer Judson Hurd of Paraguayan decent currently living in U.S. As a result, a cover was created for the Calum Scott's song “You Are the Reason”, which currently has reached over 2M streams on the Spotify music streaming platform.

CHARITY WORK

Mareks has participated in various charity events, may it be playing a charity concert, church service or giving a private concert to a family living in poverty. As part of project “Heartstrings” Mareks in collaboration with his sister Zaiga Vilde toured and recorded a CD in order to raise funds for charity organization that worked with large low-income families in Latvia.

ACTING

Mareks has collaborated with different business by taking part in their photo shoots and commercials. As an actor he has had small roles in commercials for big companies such as "Tele2", "Aldaris" and "Ķekava". You might have seen him on TV: in live competition shows, interviews, charity marathon "Dod Pieci" and others.

COMPOSING

Mareks is not only a cellist but also a composer and music transcriber. He released his first original compositions "The Tulip Song" in 2017 and "Flow" in 2018. Prior to that he had co-written multiple songs for the band “HiQ". Mareks is probably most known for his take on well known pop covers. He excels in finding just the right arrangement for cello and making song magical. In 2022 he has also debuted as film scorer and composer. Most recently Mareks entered a special collaboration with producer Lauma Ozola as the composer for her documentary “Dance of the Soul.” This well received documentary tells the story of one of the brightest Latvian ballet stars - a soloist and ballet repetiteur Viktorija Jansone who also has been awarded Latvia’s highest state award - the Order of the Three Stars. The original soundtrack features 11 compositions by Mareks.