Dear Violinists and Violists:

Start 2025 with inspiration and growth! Please join us for a three-day workshop atop the San Francisco Conservatory, against the stunning backdrop of the San Francisco skyline.

January 2-4, 2025  

Musical Development through the Understanding of Tension and Release with Mimi Zweig and Pasha Sabouri

at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music

This workshop is designed to help you guide your students toward artistry, with a more natural approach to playing.  Be ready to try out the teaching techniques, and come away with new concepts and tools for your studio.

Bring your students or videos for personalized feedback.

9 AM - 12 PM: Lectures and discussions on key topics

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Hands-on application of key topics

Key Topics:

• Understanding and mastering tension and release in playing
• Tone
• Set-up technique
• Shifting, vibrato, bow strokes
• Scale sequence
• Etude sequence
• Selected repertoire/beginning-intermediate-advanced

Reserve your spot soon! This retreat is limited to 30 teachers to ensure an intimate and focused learning environment.

Questions contact: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco in January.

Warm regards,
Mimi Zweig and Pasha Sabouri