Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) is an internationally recognized higher education institution, which trains artists for a professional career in music, theatre, dance, and film. Specializing in art education, the Academy also offers the didactics of music disciplines, art management and art research studies, which combined with artistic and creative practice make the Academy’s profile distinguished. Student centered teaching and learning, research and artistic research, artistic practice and creation, performance, improvisation and collaboration with creative industries shifts the Academy towards open innovation and constant development.