Mendocino International Summer Music Academy
"where professional music programs meet wellness practices"
Welcome to the 2023 Mendocino International Summer Music Academy (MISMA), where professional music programs meet wellness practices. The finely crafted curriculum will deepen musicians’ positive relationship with music, prepare them for the next step in their music career, and equip them with tools for concentration and wellbeing.
One-Week Session: July 9 - 15 or July 16 - 22, 2023
Two-Week Session: July 9 - 22, 2023 APPLY NOW!
Application for Summer 2024 will open in October, 2023!
Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Jazz Improvisation
(Intermediate and Advanced)
Our unique programs offer musical artists a direct opportunity to work with a dedicated team of renowned, award-winning musicians and faculty. The small class size and private lesson offerings grant students a truly immersive experience and allow them to enjoy close mentorship and individualized instruction.
Preparatory Program
This half-day program provides a platform for aspiring beginners (children and adults) to learn directly from master musicians. The program offers private lessons, small group performance opportunities, and practice sessions. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the daily wellness practices to enhance their overall well-being, and have the privilege of attending professional concerts, further immersing themselves in the world of music.
Wellness Practices
Located in the heart of beautiful Mendocino County, MISMA sits in a wholesome and tranquil environment. A healthy lifestyle, vegetarian meals, and daily wellness activities led by certified instructors are part of the holistic experience to support musicians' wellbeing.
Program Goals
Inspire positive music learning in a supportive and wholesome community
Advance performance skills, technique, and overall musicianship
Cultivate musicians' inner strength, focus, and wellness
Curriculum Overview
Masterclasses
Perform pieces for the studio group and receive constructive feedback from the artist faculty
One-on-one Classes
Weekly private lesson with the artist faculty
Concerts
A series of professional concerts offered by the artist faculty and guest musicians
Performance Opportunities
Weekly recitals and final artist faculty and student concert
Lectures
Themed classes by the artist faculty
Guest Artists
Workshops, lectures, and concerts by distinguished musical guests
Daily Wellness Practices
Vegetarian meals, healthy lifestyle, meditation, taiji, and personal wellness techniques
Weekend Activities
Recreational activities around the beautiful Mendocino County (trails, redwoods, coast)
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