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 to support musicians' 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.

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 mindfulness 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 expected One Heart Virtuoso Concert Series is an occasion where world-class virtuosos come together in Ukiah, sharing with audience some finest performances. The concert presented 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.

Programs

Guitar Immersion

with Alex de Grassi,

Grammy-nominated Guitar Virtuoso

and Dr. Maja Radovanlija, Professor of Guitar, University of Minnesota

Integrated 3-day Mindfulness Program for Musicians

with Cellist Barbara Bogatin,

San Francisco Symphony

and Dr. Cliff Saron,

UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain

Saxophone Immersion / Jazz Improvisation

with Dr. Wenbo Yin,

One Heart Institute Co-Artistic Director

Mindfulness Strategies for Musicians

with Dr. Alexander Kahn,

Assistant Conductor

Santa Rosa Symphony

Contemplative and Wellness Practices

Awareness, Sensibility, and Wellbeing

Support Our Work

2025 Summer Music Workshop

Ukiah, California

The summer music immersion programs offer musicians a direct opportunity to "fine tune oneself." Participants 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 at the Sudhana Center in Ukiah, Northern California, two hours north of San Francisco. Learn more: Summer Programs 2024.