Robert Lipsett
Jascha Heifetz Distinguished Violin Chair, The Colburn School
Fabiola Kim
Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Faculty, The Colburn School
Danielle Belen
Professor, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Simon James
Professor, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Former Assistant Concertmaster, Seattle Symphony
Eugene Watanabe
Executive Director, Gifted Music School
Endre Granat
Legendary Concert Violinist and Concertmaster
Debbie Devine
Award-Winning Screenwriter
2026 ACADEMY ANNOUNCED!
Stay tuned for updates on our 2026 guest artist!
Academy Dates
May 31 – June 14th, 2026
Live and In-Person at The Colburn School!
*Application Deadline February 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT)
Art by Alena Hove
About us
Sounding Point Academy was founded by Robert Lipsett and Fabiola Kim to nurture the next generation of soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral musicians, and pedagogues. During this two-week in-person program, students will delve into a curriculum that explores the most critical of violinistic elements. Students will have opportunities to perform for the world’s leading performing artists, master the intricacies of orchestral excerpts, and gain comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of violin performance. The program will also offer a public-speaking and movement component, highlighting the value of entrepreneurship and versatility of a complete musician. The course is designed to give structure to the daily life of a student with ample practice time built into it. The Sounding Point Academy seeks to build a robust community support system for aspiring violinists as they grow to become the next generation of musical leaders.
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