Can a Professor of Violin empower woodwind and brass players as well as pianists and harpists to achieve greater artistry and technical consistency? Many have found that the principles of practice management and strategies for developing advanced interpretive and technical skills as developed by Burton Kaplan are the same for all instruments. Read the endorsements below from musicians who have attended either a Practice Marathon Retreat or a Performance Power™ Marathon Seminar conducted by Burton Kaplan.

"Burton, each time I come I am recharged and inspired by your insights and the elegance of your teaching. I feel more connected to the deepest, most expressive aspects of musicmaking far more often as a result of working this way. My experience at MMMF was the most important musical and educational experience I've had in over a decade." Scott Anderson (left), Principal Clarinet, Honolulu Symphony

"Burton Kaplan's approach is a perfect combination of creativity and optimal self-observation without negative judgement. My practicing has become much more efficient and as a result, I've become a better player."
Laurraine Carpenter, Second Trumpet, San Jose Symphony

"Burton Kaplan is a great inspiration to musicians at all levels who are seeking to integrate creativity and efficiency into their practicing, performing and teaching. For me, MMMF has been the perfect environment in which to explore meaning and emotion in music. I feel compelled to share his valuable ideas with my colleagues and students."
Joel Schoenhals, Pianist, Assistant Professor of Music Longwood College

"Despite months of practice and coaching from several musicians, I had reached an impasse. Burton Kaplan was able to zero in on some key areas of my technique and practice habits that enabled me to increase my performance tempos 20% within several weeks. He created the opportunity to get to the heart of the matter unashamedly, work on it, and achieve rapid success."
Dawn Weiss, Principal Flute, Oregon Symphony

"If you want to take your playing to a whole new level in an inspiring, thought provoking, challenging yet supportive atmosphere, Burton Kaplan's Practice Retreats are the place to be."
Laurel Hall, Clarinetist, San Francisco Freelancer

"I was concerned about muscle overuse, but learned how I could practice piano 6 hours a day effectively without pain. Most importantly, I discovered I am capable of a higher standard of playing and now have ways to achieve what I hear." Jackie Chew (right), Piano Faculty University of California - Berkeley

"The marathon seminar is the perfect shot-in-the-arm to bring back the joy of playing my instrument that I once had, but forgot when I became a working musician. It's important for me to remember why I became a musician, and Mr. Kaplan's seminar is the right reminder."
Laura Zaerr, Harpist, Faculty, Willamette University, Oregon

"For the first time in my life, I've been able to practice for a set period of time without getting frustrated or bored and giving up. You are a very wise person and I'm so glad I met you when I was ready to hear all that information."
Lindsay Weightman, Pianist, DMA candidate at Manhattan School of Music

"I now have direction and inspiration to work which I have not had for many years. I will return in the future without a doubt."
Sue McGinn, Principal Flute, Honolulu Symphony

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