Founded by Robert Lipsett and Fabiola Kim, the Sounding Point Academy aims to nurture the next generation of soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral musicians, and pedagogues through a two-week in-person summer intensive. 

Held at The Colburn School from May 31–June 14, 2026, the program will offer students opportunities to perform for some of the world’s leading performing artists.

Additionally, students will have the chance to master orchestral excerpts, gain comprehensive knowledge of violin technique, and receive two 45-minute lessons a week.

This year’s Sounding Point Academy faculty will comprise Robert Lipsett, Fabiola Kim, Danielle Belen, David Halen, Simon James, and Eugene Watanabe. This year's guest artist is Ray Ushikubo, while Debbie Devine and Endre Granat will be the guest presenters.

To apply, click here. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT). Selected candidates will be notified in early March 2026. 

The program will also offer a public-speaking and movement component, which is part of the course, designed to create a holistic musician and give structure to the daily life of a student.

In 2025, the Sounding Point Academy student recital was streamed live here on The Violin Channel! To view the concert, click here.