Where the Fine-tuning of Musicians Happens

About Us

With a clear focus on cultivating a community of individuals who are driven by wholesome intentions, creativity, and sensibility, the One Heart Institute strives to make the world a better place through music and other aesthetic-based practices. We create a supportive space where individuals can practice, grow, and inquire together. Embracing an integrated approach, we unite professional music and arts programs with contemplative and wellness practices rooted in meditation, Tai Ji, and Yoga to support your professional, physical, and holistic well-being. Our commitment extends to sustainability and lifestyle, fostering an environment that nurtures not only artistic excellence but also responsible living and sustainable practices for a more harmonious world. Our offerings are versatile and accessible, ensuring that whether you’re a professional or an admirer of music or eco-conscious lifestyle, you’ll find a program that suits your interests! We are a 501(c)3 public benefit non-profit organization.

2025 Summer Music Workshop

Ukiah, California

Application is Now Open!

The summer music immersion programs offer you a direct opportunity to "fine tune oneself." You will work with a team of world-class music faculty and experts of contemplative and wellness practices in a wholesome and supportive environment. This integrated approach will nurture participants musically, physically, and holistically. The programs are open to music students, professionals, and amateurs.

The 2025 summer workshop will take place in Ukiah, Northern California, two hours north of San Francisco. Learn more: Summer Programs 2024.

Dates: 06/15 - 06/22, 2025

Highlights

Summer Music Workshop

06/15 - 06/30, 2024

The summer music workshop, spanning three days, one week, and two weeks, brought together musicians and wellness practitioners from across the country. This enriching experience nurtured a vibrant community, providing inspiration, warmth, and guidance. The program featured workshops, masterclasses, private lessons, wellness practices, and opportunities for performance and professional concerts.

Mindfulness-inspired Concert in Bhutan

Reimaging Education International Symposium, June 1 - 6, 2024, Paro College of Education & Royal University of Bhutan

A mindfulness-inspired concert and workshop explored the harmony between mindfulness, cultivation, and music. Dr. Wenbo Yin and Dr. Alex Kahn led mindful listening practices, with performances by Dr. Yin and local artists. The program merged Tai-chi, Bhutanese music, and improvisation.

One Heart Virtuoso Concert

Sold Out - 7pm, Friday, June 21, 2024

The highly anticipated One Heart Virtuoso Concert Series presented a rich and varied program, encompassing classical, jazz, and free improvisation, with performances by soloists, duets, and ensembles. The evening featured master artists Barbara Bogatin, Cellist of the San Francisco Symphony; Jeremy Cohen, three-time Grammy-nominated violinist; guitarists Alex de Grassi and Dr. Maja Radovanija; violaist Paul Yabrough; and saxophonist Dr. Wenbo Yin.

Public Talks

Dr. Clifford Saron Research Scientist, UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain

June 16: Neuroplasticity and Musicians' Brains - How musical training shapes our brains.

June 17: Brains in Concert - Brain-to-brain coupling during performance.

June 18: There's Something About Stillness - The effects of meditation on perception, attention, and emotion.

Testimonials

I got things that I will carry away from here. We are all here to become more mindful and apply that to our music practices.

I came here for “myself.” But I did not think about how I will be impacted by everybody else. Thank you. Earlier today in the performance class, the transformation in everybody’s sound was amazing. Somehow, I feel like I made big changes that were not easy.

This is really the first time that I work with just musicians on how to bring mindfulness, meditation to music and performance. It’s been a really, really good experience.