MUSIC & MEDITATION in Santa Barbara - 2026 Season

MUSIC & MEDITATION SANTA BARBARA brings together the timeless power of music with the calming practice of mindfulness. Each one-hour concert begins with a guided meditation to prepare the mind, followed by a live classical concert designed to open the senses and deepen emotional connection.

SEASON 2026 - ARTISTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2026 at 2PM - Ani Aznavoorian, cello
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MARCH, 6 2026 at 2PM - Jessica Guideri, violin
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APRIL 10, 2026 at 2PM - Laurie Rasmussen, harp
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MAY 12, 2026 at 2PM - Jill Felber, flute

EVENT FORMAT (1 Hour)

Welcome & Introduction – 5 minutes
Guided Meditation with Jessica Kolbe – 15 minutes
Concert Performance – 35 minutes
Closing Reflections – 5 minutes

With only 70 seats available, this intimate opening event offers a rare opportunity to experience silence, breath, and music in a transformative setting.
TICKETS:
General Admission — Single Concert $ 30
Admission to one Music & Meditation concert of your choice during the season. Open seating in a shared, contemplative setting. Includes post-concert tea and an informal opportunity to meet the artists.
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Patron Admission — Single Concert $45
Admission to one concert with a reserved front-row seat.
Patron tickets directly support the mission of Music & Meditation Santa Barbara, helping us maintain accessibility while fostering an intimate listening environment. Includes post-concert tea and artist conversation.
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Season Subscription — General Admission (4 Concerts) $100
Admission to all four concerts in the Music & Meditation season.
Open seating for each performance. A meaningful way to commit to deep listening and shared presence across the entire series. Includes post-concert tea at each event.
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Season Patron Subscription — Reserved Seating Front Row (4 Concerts) $160
Admission to all four concerts with reserved front-row seating at each performance. Season Patrons provide essential support for the continuation of this series and its community-centered mission. Includes priority seating, post-concert tea, and patron acknowledgment.

OUR VISION

“Silence is not the absence of sound but the presence of all sounds together, as if they were suspended.” — Olivier Messiaen (quoted in Griffiths, Messiaen and the Music of Time)

To experience music more fully, we can prepare ourselves in the same way we would for meditation: by grounding the body, calming the breath, and bringing attention to the present moment.

Instead of listening passively, we engage actively — noticing the textures, silences, and emotional landscapes as they unfold.

This mindful listening transforms a concert into a journey inward, where each note resonates not only in the air but also within our consciousness.

More info: musicandmeditationsb.com

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