Building bridges of cultural understanding through music and the performing arts

2026 Music Intensive

 

Summer Music INTENSIVE 2026

NAM MUSIC STUDIO | Fairfax, VA

The Sound Bridges Summer Music Intensive is built around a deliberately small cohort of dedicated young musicians in grades 5–12. With enrollment intentionally limited, students receive individual attention through private lessons, chamber music coaching, and side-by-side performing experiences with faculty. The curriculum also includes music history, theory, and ear training, offering a well-rounded and immersive approach to musical development. Designed for eager and motivated students, this intensive provides a focused, supportive environment for artistic growth at a high level.


DATES
August 4–7 | 10 am – 4 pm
August 8 Final Recital | 12 pm

INSTRUMENTS
Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

 FACULTY
Minji Nam, Piano
Atticus Mellor-Goldman, Cello
Florrie Marshall, Violin & Viola

TUITION
$875 | Day Student (lunch provided)
$1,250 | Residential Student (all meals provided)

This exclusive opportunity allows students to showcase their talents, gain performance experience, and connect with a broader community of young musicians.

 

Side-by-side coaching and performing experience with faculty

 

 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

10-10:55 chamber rehearsal

11:05-12 chamber coaching with faculty

12-1 lunch or cooking class

1-2 side-by-side ensemble rehearsal with faculty (string orchestra/piano)

2-3 individual lessons or group music workshop on history/theory/ear training

3-4 fun activity (i.e. ping-pong tournament, card games)

 

 

 

TUITION

$875 | Day Student (lunch provided)

$1,250 | Residential Student (all meals provided)

 

OPTIONAL RECORDING

A professional individual recording session on Saturday, August 16, with Ms. Minji Nam accompanying the student. Recording materials suitable for summer festival auditions, college/graduate school applications, or scholarships.

 

 

$175 Solo Recording

$375 Recording with Piano Accompaniment

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

No application fee

$75 Non-refundable deposit due: June 1st, 2026


Students who participate in our Summer Music Camp will become eligible to participate in additional competitions and festivals affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

 




Students who participate in our Summer Music Camp will become eligible to participate in additional competitions and festivals affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
This exclusive opportunity allows students to showcase their talents, gain performance experience, and connect with a broader community of young musicians.

 
 

Questions? Email us at thesoundbridges@gmail.com

 

MEET OUR FACULTY

 

Minji Nam, piano

Piano

Violin

Chamber Music Coach

Music Theory (ear-training, sight-reading, listening quizzes)

READ ABOUT MINJI HERE

 
 
 

Atticus Mellor-Goldman

Cello

Chamber Music Coach

Music History

READ ABOUT ATTICUS HERE

 
 

Florrie Marshall

Violin and Viola

Chamber Music Coach

Music History/Music Theory

READ ABOUT FLORRIE HERE

 
 

APPLICATION