July 13-19, 2025

Join pianists Sonia Leong, Natsuki Fukasawa and Patricia Grimm for an inspiring week of piano study and performance at University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music. In master classes and private lessons, learn how to listen critically; analyze musical and technical obstacles; experiment with and implement solutions; and perform with greater confidence.

Topics will include musicianship, technique, healthy approaches to playing, practice habits, score study, memorizing, nerves, and ensemble playing, as well as seminars on related topics. The week culminates with a public recital featuring all participants.

Students participating in Pacific Summer Piano Intensive 2024
Join us

This program is open to a limited number of 9–12 grade pianists (2025-26 school year) playing at the Certificate of Merit Level 8 and above by audition. 

Audition: Please send links to performances of two works of contrasting periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary).

Application deadline: May 10

Cost: $1,550 (includes tuition, room and board)

Tentative schedule

Sunday

Afternoon registration
6 p.m. Dinner

Monday–Friday

8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Practice
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Master class
12 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m.: Seminar
2:30–6 p.m. Practice, private lessons, piano ensemble
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Evening activity

Saturday

10 a.m. Public recital
Check out