Académies & masterclasses

« What do you get when you combine great musicians, a fabulous location and delicious food in the heart of France? The La Loingtaine Masterclass. The masterclass offers a low-pressure environment for students and teachers to meet at eye level and make music of highest quality. We were met with the utmost kindness and trust from the organizers and felt immediately included in the little family that is La Loingtaine. We’ve made memories and friendships here that will always transport us back to the old riverside villa, surrounded by grapevines and bubbling with music and laughter. »

« La Longtaine 2026 was absolutely the haven I didn’t know I needed this summer. I was inspired not only by the wonderful teachers and mentors, but by the collaborative and supportive atmosphere created by the other students, the kitchen team, and the residents of La Longtaine including Luna the dog! Days of practice were sustained by lessons, chamber music, conversation, fabulous home cooking, a ping-pong championship, sight reading and the occasional salsa dancing under the stars. If you practiced in the garden, you even occasionally got applause from a passing kayak or paddle boarder! Rural France with its 12th century churches, country peace, and summer sun provides exactly the space to work hard and experiment in an accepting, supportive environment. Thank you for having me! »

« La Loingtaine has a very special place in my heart. It is one of the very few places where one can get coached at the highest level while also feeling welcomed and accepted as a whole human. Every time I go back, I get reminded of how much goodness exists in our field and why I am still hanging around. »