tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant

August 13
 - 
August 17
Full Session: 
August 13
 - 
August 23
Session 1: 
August 13
 - 
August 17
Session 2: 
August 19
 - 
August 23

Announcing the tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant!

Immerse yourself in music, nature, and friendship at tonebase’s unique Piano Camp experience, held on the idyllic campus of Adamant Music School in Vermont. You’ll learn from inspiring teachers in lessons, workshops, masterclasses, with personalized instruction and the opportunity to take part in engaging musical offerings all day long. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a perfect Vermont summer with stargazing, campfires, and walks along streams, lakes, and beautiful woodland paths!

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Why Attend?

Top-Level Instruction – Learn from acclaimed tonebase artists through lessons and interactive workshops and clinics designed to enhance your technique and enrich your expressive palette.

An Inspiring Natural Setting – Immerse yourself in a serene and beautiful environment, perfect for focused practice and decompressing from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Hone Your Musicianship – Expand your skills with special presentations on practice techniques, interpretation, jazz, and more, all tailored to help pianists of every level discover their full potential.

Warm and Vibrant Community – Connect with fellow pianists and piano lovers, enjoy fun piano 4-hands (and 6-hands, and more!) , and engage in lively discussions (over coffee, chef-prepared meals, or late into the night) on music, culture, and artistic identity in a supportive and inspiring community.

An Unforgettable Experience for All

The tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant is an extraordinary opportunity to focus on music and community, challenge yourself to elevate your playing, and gain invaluable mentorship while enjoying the delights of a truly enchanting location. This is the perfect chance to get away from the cares of the world and simply focus on music and connection.

‍We welcome pianists of all ages and levels! The program is equally suited to aspiring professionals, adult amateurs and lifelong learners, teachers looking for artistic renewal. Regardless of your background, you'll come away from Piano Camp with the tools, inspiration, and network that will take your playing to the next level. Here are just a few of the offerings of the program:

  • Personalized Instruction: 3 private lessons (per session) with acclaimed master teachers, with an "open door policy" allowing observation and continuous learning‍
  • Perform For Others: Optional performance opportunity at the end of each session
  • Engaging Presentations and Workshops: Curated events on practical, essential topics, with the opportunity to ask questions and participate!
  • Practice Immersion: Plentiful practice time on 47 grand pianos, with nearly one practice studio for each participant
  • Farm-to-Table Dining: On-campus dining featuring delicious, freshly prepared meals and round-the-clock snacks
  • Private Accommodations: Participants enjoy single-occupancy bedrooms in six comfortable rustic campus residences (bathroom shared between 2-4 people)
  • Convenient Location: Easily accessible from Burlington Airport, and located just a few hours from major cities like New York and Boston. Transportation provided from Montpelier train/bus stations or Burlington Airport!
  • 140-Acre Campus: Nestled in the Green Mountains, Adamant’s historic campus features lush woods, waterfalls, ponds, and beautiful landscaping—an inspiring, peaceful setting
Secure Your Spot
Location
Adamant Music School – 1216 Haggett Rd, Adamant, VT
Date & time
Full Session:
August 13
 - 
August 23
Session 1:
August 13
 - 
August 17
Session 2:
August 19
 - 
August 23

Meet Your Instructors

Dominic Cheli (Session 1 + 2)
Dominic Cheli (Session 1 + 2)

Dominic Cheli, an “inspired keyboardist” (ArtsFuse), has performed at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and major festivals. Head of Tonebase Piano, he champions accessible music education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Noah Hardaway (Session 1 + 2)
Dr. Noah Hardaway (Session 1 + 2)

“A technically gifted young virtuoso” (Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia), prizewinning pianist Noah Alden Hardaway has forged a path as a concert artist, teacher, and artistic co-director. His passion for curating inclusive, unconventional projects drives his work as Assistant Head of Piano at tonebase and other dynamic festivals.

Lisa Yui
Session 1
Lisa Yui

Described as “a musical phenomenon” (Pianiste magazine), Yamaha Artist Lisa Yui enjoys a multifaceted musical career as pianist, lecturer, teacher, author, and musical director. She is currently on the faculty of the Juilliard Extension.

Robert Durso
Session 1
Robert Durso

A leading light in the field of piano technique pedagogy, Robert Durso worked extensively with Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky. He developed the teacher training program at the Golandsky Institute that professionally trains teachers in the Taubman Approach.

Sara Davis Buechner
Session 2
Sara Davis Buechner

Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original and accomplished concert pianists of our time. Lauded for her “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (New York Times), “Buechner has no superior” (Japan's InTune). Medalist at the Tchaikovsky Competetion and a bouquet of other esteemed contests, Ms. Buechner teaches at Temple University.

Henry Kramer
Session 2
Henry Kramer

Praised for his “astonishingly confident technique” (Cleveland Classical Review) and “thrilling performances” (NY Times), pianist Henry Kramer won Second Prize at the 2016 Queen Elisabeth Competition. A versatile performer and sought-after teacher, he’s a Steinway Artist and faculty at Columbus State University.

Jeremy Siskind
Jeremy Siskind

Jeremy Siskind, a jazz pianist, composer, and educator, is a Yamaha Artist whose acclaimed albums and best-selling instructional books shape modern jazz pedagogy. He teaches at Fullerton College and collaborates globally.

Event Activities

Learn what tonebase Piano Camp has to offer!

Elevate Your Playing

The tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant is centered around private lessons, workshops, and clinics designed to hone your technique, artistry, and performance skills. Participants work closely with renowned tonebase artists, receiving personalized guidance. They also have the unique opportunity to observe lessons, creating an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

Workshops and Clinics with Acclaimed Artists

Participants have the opportunity to sign up for interactive workshops and specialized clinics led by exceptional faculty artists:

Session 1

  • Dominic Cheli – 4 Components of Memorization + Practice Strategies
    Master essential techniques to improve memory retention, efficiency, and confidence in performance.
  • Robert Durso – Revealing the Taubman Technique
    Avoid injury and increase technical ease with profound physical insights from technique guru Dorothy Taubman. ‍‍
  • Lisa Yui – Interpreting Beethoven’s Markings in the Piano Sonatas
    Bring authority to your Beethoven playing by learning the true meanings of sforzando, dots and wedges, and more.‍
  • Jeremy Siskind – Jazz for Classical Pianists: Rhythm Focus
    Learn how to incorporate jazz concepts into your playing, including standard rhythmic patterns and how to play with swing!
  • Noah Hardaway – Goal Setting and Charting Your Progress
    Create an actionable plan for steady musical growth, self-discipline, and artistic development.

📅 Session 1 Recital: August 17

Session 2

  • Sara Davis Buechner – Improvisation in Mozart
    Add verve and style to your Mozart playing with insights into turns, trills, embellishments, and how to write a cadenza!
  • Dominic Cheli – Insights from the Russian School
    Build your technique with key concepts and exercises from the traditional Russian School.‍
  • Jeremy Siskind – Jazz for Classical Pianists: Harmony Focus
    ‍Learn how to incorporate jazz concepts into your playing, including harmonic versatility and "comping."‍
  • Noah Hardaway – How to Design Inspiring Metaphors
    Deepen your interpretations and build confidence using imagery and insights from the legendary Neuhaus School of Moscow Conservatory.

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📅 Final Recital: August 23

This camp provides unparalleled opportunities to grow as a musician through hands-on mentorship, world-class instruction, and a dynamic learning experience at Adamant Music School.

The One-on-One Lesson Experience

  • Three Private Lessons Per Session – Each participant receives three personalized private lessons in each session, all tailored to support their artistic and technical growth.
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  • Faculty Selection – Participants can request their preferred faculty for private lessons.

Open-Door Policy: Learn from Every Lesson

All private lessons follow an open-door policy, allowing participants to observe any session (with the student's permission, of course!). This immersive approach fosters a collaborative and inspiring learning environment, where pianists gain valuable insights from different teaching styles, techniques, and interpretations from our diverse faculty. Watching a variety of lessons helps deepen musical understanding, offering thought-provoking perspectives on phrasing, technique, and artistry.

Community & Collaboration


The tonebase Piano Camp at Adamant offers more than just lessons and workshops—it's an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore the piano and its repertoire in new ways.

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  • Communal Meals in a Convivial Setting‍

    With our All-Inclusive tier, enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals at the on-campus dining hall, accommodating all dietary needs, while mingling with faculty and fellow participants.

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  • Piano Ensemble Playing‍
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    Join forces with new friends to play 4-hand, 6-hand, and more-hand music! 

    Plus: practice 2-piano works in one of the many two-piano studios.

    With the support of an on-site music library (and lightning-fast internet for IMSLP and other score downloads), there are opportunities to form groups and collaborate beyond solo playing.
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  • ‍Performance Opportunities‍
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    Take the stage at the Session 1 and Final Recitals! Whether you prefer to play solo or collaborate with new friends, participation is optional but encouraged.

    Participants will have the chance to connect in advance of the camp to arrange 4-hand and ensemble pieces. This is a great opportunity to share your progress and the music you love with everyone!

Beyond the Music


One of the best aspects of Piano Camp is its setting: almost a hundred and fifty acres of natural beauty make the perfect canvas for this musical retreat.

  • Hike, bike, or swim –– Revel in the fresh mountain air with classic outdoor activities, thanks to trails, biking paths, and swimming holes near the campus.
  • Massage therapy ––‍ After a full day of music-making, decompress with an on-site massage (subject to availability, additional cost may apply)‍
  • Campfire nights –– Gather around the fire, sip a drink, and have s'more fun toasting marshmallows.
  • Stargazing –– Enjoy some of the darkest night skies in the continental USA, plus a guided look at the planets with a guest astronomer!

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Stay tuned for more exciting activities that make this intensive a truly immersive and enriching experience!

Schedule of Events

What does a day at the event look like?

7am – 9am | Breakfast at your own pace

Enjoy breakfast on your own time from a delicious spread of continental options.

9am – 12pm | Lessons and practice

Mornings are dedicated to private lessons and individual practice, allowing participants to refine their repertoire with guidance from faculty.

12pm – 1:15pm | Lunch (on-campus with faculty and participants)

A communal, chef-prepared meal provided on campus in the dining hall, offering a chance to connect with faculty and fellow participants in a relaxed setting.

1:30pm – 3:30pm | Spotlight Event (masterclasses, presentations, discussions)

A rotating session featuring workshops, faculty presentations, and engaging discussions on interpretation, technique, and performance insights. The end-of-session performances are typically held during this slot.

3:45pm – 5:45pm | Lessons, Practice, and Studio Classes

Additional lessons and practice time, alongside small-group sessions where participants can share performances and receive feedback in a supportive group setting.

6:00pm – 7:15pm | Dinner

The evening meal, shared on-campus in the dining hall – a chance to reflect and discuss the events of the day among friends.

7:30pm – 9:00pm | Evening Recreation

Occasional evening faculty presentations, and also opportunities to set freeyour imagination: campfires, stargazing, late night chats and practice sessions.

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Adamant Music School – 1216 Haggett Rd, Adamant, VT
August 13, 2025
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August 17, 2025
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