Program Format (Eastern Time)

Due to receiving many applications, we’ve added a special Welcome and Introductions gathering on Sunday, July 19, 1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern. Those unable to attend can view the recording and introduce themselves at the first discussion group on July 20.

The program is designed as a complete, transformative, six-day experience. Please plan on participating in all sessions listed below:.

Monday, July 20 through Saturday, Small peer gatherings for those east of the Atlantic]
9:30 AM Eastern: Mindfulness practices, including mindfulness-awareness meditation, the Performing Beyond Fear exercise, and Focusing.
10:30: Discussion group
11:30: Meal break
12:30 First master class session, for entire group
1:15: Break
1:20 Simultaneous master classes
2:05 Breakout groups transition
2:20 Simultaneous master classes

3:05: Breakout groups transition
3:10 Educators Circle Monday, Wednesday, Friday/short sessions for general participants with teachers Tuesday, Thursday/Capstone Event Saturday

4:10 Breakout groups transition
4:15 Small peer gatherings for those west of the Atlantic
5:00 End of sessions for the day

Master class participants:
Master class participants may be musicians of any instrument. Each master class participant will play in three sessions with a teacher of their instrument, working on mindfulness techniques and movement approaches to perform more freely and expressively. Click here to apply.

General participants:
As many as 50 musicians, at any level of study or expertise, may enroll as general participants, attending master classes and taking part in mindfulness sessions and group discussions. They are also invited to each have a 10-minute laser coaching session on a passage with an appropriate teacher, to play it with more ease and expressiveness. Click here to apply.

Cost and Scholarships:

We are aware that in the current global situation, the finances of many musicians are strained. Therefore, we have kept our program fees as low as possible. In addition, we have a scholarship fund to assure that no one will be refused participation in the program if they cannot pay the full fee. Please indicate on your application form if you need scholarship assistance, and if so, what amount.

The full fees are as follows:

Master class participants: $345. Scholarships available.

General participants: $95. Scholarships available.

Payment plans may be available. We also encourage participants to raise funds through gofundme.com.

Start and End of Program (Eastern Time)
For musicians in North America, the program begins at 9:30 AM Eastern, Monday, July 20.
For those across the Atlantic, the smaller discussion groups, as well as instrument practice time, will take place in the mornings and early afternoons instead of in the evenings. The program will end completely at 5:15 PM Eastern on Saturday, July 25.

Refund policy
You will receive a full refund if you cancel your registration before June 20. After that, the following percentages will be applied:

By June 20, 75%
By June 30, 50%
After June 30, 0% refund