In Practice Marathon Retreats #1 and #2, each participant makes her own program. It features unique practice strategies to develop technique, interpretation, sight-reading, auditioning, and/or performing. The special strategies for practicing are referred from "Practicing for Artistic Success: The Musician's Guide for Self-Empowerment" by Burton Kaplan. There are six individual lessons in each session and two interactive workshops each day.

The Performance Power Retreat [#3] concludes with three public concerts in Gilbertsville, NY - Summermusic 2020. Each participant performs a complete collaborative work with Cullan Bryant.

With six individual lessons, 12 weekly workshops, and only 10 students, 6 hours/day of practice is possible. The pedagogy from Professor Kaplan's new book, The Musical Path to Technique: Design of the Heart, introduces ground-breaking strategies to control your body through your mind. Enjoy gourmet food in an exceptionally beautiful distraction-free environment.

Morris, NY

Classical • Contemporary Classical • Jazz & Blues

Burton Kaplan

Age 17+, conservatory students plus professional musicians & teachers

January 2-17, 2020; June 5-14, 2020; August 22-September 7, 2020

January 2-17, 2020 (16 days): Practice Marathon Retreat #1 - All Instruments

June 5-14, 2020 (10 days): Practice Marathon Retreat #2 - Wind Players Retreat

August 22-September 7, 2020 (17 days): Practice Marathon Retreat #3 - Performance Power Retreat

COST $2395

PMR #2: $1450 tuition, room and board + $85 application fee + $90 chef surcharge (10 days)

PMR #3: $2595 tuition, room and board + $85 application fee + $90 chef surcharge + $350 piano accompanist fee [work with pianist each day]

STUDENTS Maximum of 10

TEACHERS 3

5 Maplewood Avenue

Dobbs Ferry, NY 13808

UNITED STATES

212-662-6634