"MMMF is a place of peace, tranquility and beauty. To combine such a distraction-free positive environment with intensive practice, insightful guidance and invaluable collaboration with other musicians on similar journeys, one can only succeed in moving closer to one's ultimate goals."
Kate Setterfield, Cellist
City of Birmingham Symphony Orch., UK

"MMMF the perfect place to get away from the distractions of life and focus on your art. Burton Kaplan incorporates not only the best of conservatory teaching but also an ingenious system for teaching musicians to practice efficiently for successful performance."
Mark Hartman, Asst. Professor, Strings
Houghton College

"My two weeks at MMMF were extraordinary: In an environment rich in talent, camaraderie and healthy ambition, I learned that it was possible to possess my work as a musician through honesty and an uncompromising commitment to myself. Burton Kaplan has a rare ability to communicate the most elusive and complex concepts with tremendous energy and clarity."
Astrid Schween, Cellist
The Lark String Quartet

"Burton Kaplan's close guidance in individual and group settings, in combination with mutually supportive camaraderie and plenty of practice time in a distraction-free environment, can produce dramatic short term gains and lasting long term insights. I would not hesitate to recommend his program to the professional who is motivated to reap the benefits of hard work."

Laura Hamilton, Associate Concertmaster, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra