Find a Summer Program
Browse Berklee summer programs by the locations below, or check our calendar to see programs by week.
- Berklee College of Music—Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee—Boston, Massachusetts
- Other U.S. locations—beyond Boston
- Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain
Summer Programs at Berklee College of Music—Boston, Massachusetts
Most of our summer programs take place at our campus in the vibrant Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Five-Week Summer Performance Program
July 7–August 10
Join musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime in an environment sure to inspire and elevate your performances.
Twelve-Week Full-Credit Summer Program
May 29–August 17
Join other serious music students from all over the world and get a comprehensive taste of Berklee. (Age: 16+)
Songwriting Workshop
June 25–June 29
Take your songs to the next level as you immerse yourself in the art and craft of songwriting. (Age: 15+)
Guitar Sessions
August 12–August 17
Learn to play guitar like a professional in this comprehensive course designed to provide you with practical performance experience. (Age: 15+)
Vocal Summit
June 18–June 21
Explore the world of contemporary vocal music in your choice of style. (Age: 15+)
Music Production Workshop
July 13–July 15
Do you want to produce or engineer music? Get started by immersing yourself in Berklee’s recording studios and labs. (Age: 15+)
Day Sessions: Young Performer Programs
Music, Dance, Musical Theater
Middle school students: explore performing arts programs in music, dance, and musical theater. (Age: 12–14)
Musical Theater Intensive
August 12–August 17
Do you dream of taking the stage in a Broadway musical production? Come find out what it takes. (Age: 15+)
Groove School: Bass, Drums, and Percussion
June 15–June 17
If you play bass, drums, or percussion, find your performance groove and rhythm with renowned faculty and visiting artists. (Age: 15+)
Piano/Keyboard Workshop
August 13–August 17
Dive into a full immersion in piano, keyboard, and Hammond organ performance. (Age: 15+)
Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Weekend
June 22–June 24
Discover the future of sound design, production, and laptop performance. (Age: 15+)
Global String Program
June 25–June 29
Learn from some of the world’s leading string virtuosos and educators. (Age: 15+)
Stage Performance Workshop
June 22–June 24
Develop the confidence and skills to take your performance to the next level and make the stage feel like your home away from home. (Age: 15+)
Berklee/Boston Conservatory Brass Program
June 25–June 29
Learn contemporary brass with the Berklee Brass Department and Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Larry Isaacson. (Age: 15+)
The Business of Music
June 15–June 16
Learn about the recording industry, new marketing strategies, and music entrepreneurship. (Age: 15+)
Summer Programs at Boston Conservatory at Berklee—Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Conservatory at Berklee offers summer programs in dance, music, and theater for high school and college students, as well as a workshop for vocal music educators.
Musical Theater Dance Intensive
July 23–August 10
Is your dream to be a "triple threat" on Broadway? Engage in rigorous training in voice, acting, and dance (ballet, jazz, and theater). (Age: 15–25)
Vocal/Choral Intensive
July 9–July 20
Discover your potential as a soloist, choral singer, and ensemble singer in musical theater or classical music settings. (Age: 15–18)
Summer Dance Intensive
July 9–July 27
Dancers: transform your technique and ignite your artistry while expanding into modern dance and improvisation. (Age: 15–22)
High School Composition Intensive
July 9–July 20
Develop a portfolio of works for collegiate applications and experience your work being performed by professional ensembles. (Age: 15–18)
Day Sessions: Young Performer Programs
Music and Musical Theater
Middle school students: explore performing arts programs in music and musical theater. (Age: 12–14)
Summer Programs in the U.S.—Beyond Boston
Berklee offers summer programs in the Rhode Island cities of Newport and Providence, and across the country in Los Angeles, California.
Creative Entrepreneurship Summer Program
July 15–July 27
Hone your entrepreneurial skills and your inner creativity in this Boston and Providence, Rhode Island–based program. (Age: 15–17)
Global Jazz Workshop at Newport Jazz Festival®
July 30–August 3
Study with world-renowned faculty in this full-scholarship jazz program, culminating in a performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. (Age: 15+)
Summer Programs at Berklee's Campus in Valencia, Spain
Berklee's international campus in Valencia, Spain, is an extraordinary setting for summer learning.
Summer Performance Program
July 16–July 27
Explore two weeks of comprehensive, world-class music performance instruction. (Age: 15+)
Summer Study Abroad
Session 1: June 4–June 22 | Session 2: June 25–July 13
Learn about music production and technology, music/entertainment business, or film scoring while studying abroad in Valencia, Spain. (Age: 18+)
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Opera Intensive
June 3–June 23
Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty impart technical and performance skills to build your opera career. (Age: 18+)
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