Resonance: A Health and Wellness Retreat for Musicians
Join a supportive community of musicians for two days of professional presentations from health and wellness experts at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe.
July 10-11, 2026
About Resonance
Resonance, hosted by the Nevada Center for Musician Health and Wellness (NCMHW), is a two-day retreat designed to help musicians strengthen their artistic practice through evidence-based wellness strategies. Open to students and musicians of all levels, the retreat features twelve presentations and workshops led by respected Reno-area professionals in fields such as mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, music therapy, psychology and counseling. Through these expert-guided sessions, participants will explore research-informed approaches to cultivating artistic resilience, sustaining creative longevity and developing a more compassionate, grounded relationship with their musical identities.
Event information and registration
Find location details, event schedule, speakers and registration information.
Resonance scholarship
There is a limited number of scholarships available for the Resonance Retreat. Please complete the form by May 1, 2026.
Scholarship will be awarded by May 8, 2026.
Contact us
If you have questions or would like additional information about the event, please contact Kevin Miescke.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe
The Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe is located less than one mile from one of the most stunning tourist destinations in the world – Lake Tahoe, and is at the center of the unique and vibrant community of Incline Village, Nevada. Students, faculty and visitors have endless access to outdoor recreation, dining, community events and more.
Frequently asked questions
No. While Resonance is being hosted at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe, the retreat is open to musicians from any background. Many attendees are independent musicians, recent graduates or creatives navigating music outside of traditional academic settings.
Yes! We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships that will be awarded based on the . These applications will be evaluated based on need, and the deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2026. Scholarships will be awarded via email by May 8, 2026.
Both full and partial scholarships will subsidize tuition, lodging and food.
Please reach out to kmiescke@unr.edu with additional questions.
We have designed Resonance to be an immersive, high-value experience that combines expert-led sessions, community and a unique retreat setting. All attendees will be able to attend twelve hours of professional presentations and workshops across the two days, with additional opportunities for follow-up questions and conversations with presenters.
We offer two ticket options at different price points:
- Full Overnight tickets: This includes on-site accommodation at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe for the night of Friday, July 10, allowing you to stay fully immersed in the retreat experience without having to arrange lodging and transportation during the event. This ticket also includes one dinner on Friday, July 10, and breakfast on Saturday, July 11.
- Single Occupancy: $240
- Double Occupancy: $225
- Day Camper tickets: These tickets are for those who prefer to stay at home or with friends in the Reno-Tahoe area. (Please note: Lodging in Incline Village in July is scarce and very expensive. If you wish to book your own lodging, we suggest exploring options in .)
- Day Camper ticket: $105
Suggested items to bring: notebooks or a computer for note-taking, a water bottle, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen for outdoor meetings.
Lunch will be provided for all participants, but you can bring additional snacks as you like.
Additional details for overnight participants will be emailed out after confirmation of lodging.
Resonance Retreat takes place at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe. All attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
There is convenient parking available at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV at Lake Tahoe, close to all events, and all University parking permits are accepted. Additional parking permits will be issued for drivers who do not have a University parking permit, free of charge.
All attendees, regardless of ticket type, will be provided with two lunches during the retreat.
Full Overnight Camper tickets include one dinner on Friday, July 10 and one breakfast on Saturday, July 11.
Day Camper tickets do not include any other meals and are responsible for their own breakfast and dinner. Meals can be conveniently purchased on-site in Patterson Hall, offering accessible options throughout the event.
Yes! There is a place in the registration form to share any dietary preferences/allergies so we can accommodate all needs of our participants and insure an enjoyable dining experience.
Full refunds will be issued through June 15, 2026, for any reason. After June 15, refunds will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but may be limited to a partial refund. Reach out to kmiescke@unr.edu for information or if a cancellation is needed.