Music & Meditation Santa Barbara

“Quiet the Mind. Let the Music In.”

Music & Meditation Santa Barbara is an intimate concert series bringing together guided meditation and the expressive power of live classical music.

Each one-hour program begins with guided meditation, preparing the audience through stillness and focused awareness, followed by exceptional musicians performing carefully crafted programs. In an intimate setting, audiences are invited to listen deeply and experience music with heightened attention, reflection, and connection.

The series was founded by pianist and composer Antonio Artese, Artistic Director, and Jessica Kolbe, Meditation Guide.

The series is presented at Weinman Hall at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. For current season programming, artists, and concert information, visit https://musicandmeditationsb.com.

Music & Meditation Santa Barbara is committed to building community through music and mindful listening, while making these distinctive experiences accessible to a broad Santa Barbara audience.

You can support the series at the following levels:

Friends Sponsorships — starting at $250
Friends Sponsorships help sustain Music & Meditation Santa Barbara’s mission of bringing exceptional live music, mindful listening, and community together.

Artist Sponsorships — starting at $1,500
Artist Sponsorships directly support the exceptional musicians who bring each program to life, helping cover artist honoraria, transportation, and related expenses.

Concert Sponsorships — starting at $2,500
Concert Sponsorships provide significant support for the presentation of an individual event, including production, venue, and organizational costs.

Series Sponsorships — starting at $5,000
Series Sponsorships provide essential support for the season as a whole, helping us engage outstanding artists, develop future programs, and expand our reach across the Santa Barbara community — while preserving the intimate character of the series.

Your contribution helps sustain this distinctive experience — where music, silence, and awareness come together, and where audiences can slow down, listen deeply, and discover new connections with themselves and with one another.