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"Not only have I been able to practice and hone my craft in a way that I couldn’t do at home, I also take with me many fascinating ideas on how to practice, how to approach performing and how to achieve the maximum result with the least effort."
Ming F. Hsin, Violinist
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Burton Kaplan and musician at Magic Mountain Music Farm.

Burton Kaplan and musician at Magic Mountain Music Farm.


"At MMMF I was amazed at the range of emotional and musical impact I felt on a daily, sometimes even hourly basis. I am grateful for the inspiration I now feel to trust my skill and use my brain in the broadest sense. I hope to be back."
Cynthia Frank, Assistant Principal Violist
Charlotte Symphony

"Burton Kaplan's clearly designed thought and practice process have energized my daily work and renewed my focus as a violinist. I left with the resources and inspiration to be my own best coach."
Catherine Schubilske, Violinist
Minnesota Orchestra


Burton Kaplan and msucians at a Workshop at Magic Mountain Music Farm.

 

Musicians at Magic Mountain Music Farm.

"The techniques of practicing learned in daily workshops helped me to organize and increase the efficiency of my practicing to its highest level yet. I have taken a giant leap in my practicing skills."
Ben Hong, Assistant Principal Cello
Los Angeles Philharmonic

"I would recommend the Magic Mountain experience to string players with a strong desire for self improvement who have reached an impasse using their own methods."
Ralph Fielding, Violist, LA Philharmonic

"At Magic Mountain Music Farm I discovered ways to use the best and most reliable teacher -- myself."
Valerie Dimond, Violist, Dallas Symphony

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