• "The learning was well-rounded, never-ending, and more productive than I could've ever envisioned..." Tristan Prosper, KIISS 2025 Participant

  • "I felt that I was learning in a warm and judgment-free environment, and being around peers of various skill levels allowed me to see how far I've come and also where I aspire to be" - Megan Yee, KIISS 2024 Participant

  • "You're surrounded by music, it's nonjudgmental and you're just free to be yourself!" - Jessica Constant, KIISS 2024 & 2025 Participant

  • "Lots of programs will focus solely on the music itself, but these classes and the camaraderie formed allowed us to really push ourselves out of our comfort zones and focus on how we can be more connected to our music, instruments, and ourselves. " - Annika Porter, KIISS 2024 Participant

  • "This Institute gave me what I missed in my musical education..." - Joyce Cheng, KIISS 2024 & 2025 Participant

  • "This experience was life-changing. I didn't expect to make lifelong friends in a week, but this is exactly what happened. The workshops and lessons have left me with so much to think about..." Elisa Mingo, KIISS 2024 & 2025 Participant

  • "I learned a lot about learning: how to take wins and failures and turn them into learning opportunities, and how to apply music learning to life..." Nathan McGaughey, KIISS 2024 & 2025 Participant

  • “I LOVED working with faculty members and students all coming from various backgrounds! I felt supported not only through music, but also through conversations during classes, daily meals, and excursions. It was an amazing learning experience. The workshops on Feldenkrais, performance anxiety, and body awareness were especially life-changing." - Sara Uehara, KIISS 2024 Participant

MUSIQUE EN PROVENCE:

THE KRAKAUER INSTITUTE FOR INTENSIVE SUMMER STUDY

Stage de Musique for String Players, Clarinetists, and Pianists of all levels in Vaison-La-Romaine, France. K.I.I.S.S. exists to carry forward the artistic vision and educational philosophy of violinist Barbara Liebermann Krakauer, whose lifelong commitment to musical excellence, accessibility, and responsive pedagogy inspired generations of musicians. Through performance, education, and cultural exchange, the program seeks not only to honor Barbara’s legacy, but to actively realize it in the present day.

AUGUST 13-22, 2026

ARRIVE IN VAISON ON AUGUST 12th AND DEPART ON AUGUST 23rd

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Come make music in beautiful Provence this summer! Immerse yourself in an environment filled with natural beauty, free from distractions, with a community of like-minded people.

contact us today at krakauerinstitute@gmail.com

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This program is made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (www.acmp.net). The mission of ACMP is to stimulate and expand the playing of chamber music for pleasure among musicians worldwide, of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels, by connecting people and supporting chamber music activities for individuals, groups and institutions.
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