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.
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
July 6–August 9
Join musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime in an environment sure to inspire and elevate your performances.
Berklee Summer Semester
May 21–August 16
Join other serious music students from all over the world and get a comprehensive taste of Berklee. (Age: 16+)
Songwriting Workshop
June 24–June 28
Take your songs to the next level as you immerse yourself in the art and craft of songwriting. (Age: 15+)
Guitar Sessions
August 11–August 16
Learn to play guitar like a professional in this comprehensive course designed to provide you with practical performance experience. (Age: 15+)
Vocal Summit
June 16–June 20
Explore the world of contemporary vocal music in your choice of style. (Age: 15+)
Music Production Workshop
July 12–July 14
Do you want to produce or engineer music? Get started by immersing yourself in Berklee’s recording studios and labs. (Age: 15+)
Day Sessions: Music
Week Sessions
Middle school students: explore performing arts programs in music, dance, and musical theater. (Age: 12–14)
Musical Theater Intensive
August 11–August 16
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 14–June 16
If you play bass, drums, or percussion, find your performance groove and rhythm with renowned faculty and visiting artists. (Age: 15+)
Piano/Keyboard Workshop
June 17–June 21
Dive into a full immersion in piano, keyboard, and Hammond organ performance. (Age: 15+)
Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Weekend
June 21–June 23
Discover the future of sound design, production, and laptop performance. (Age: 15+)
Global String Program
June 24–June 28
Learn from some of the world’s leading string virtuosos and educators. (Age: 15+)
Stage Performance Workshop
June 21–June 23
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 24–June 28
Learn contemporary brass with the Berklee Brass Department and Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Larry Isaacson. (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 8–July 26
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)
Musical Theater Acting Intensive
July 22–August 9
Delve deep into the complex art of character development with intensive studies in acting, singing, and movement. (Age: 15–25)
Vocal/Choral Intensive
July 7–July 20
Discover your potential as a soloist, choral singer, and ensemble singer in musical theater or classical music settings. (Age: 15–18)
Dance Intensive
July 22–August 10
Dancers: transform your technique and ignite your artistry while expanding into modern dance and improvisation. (Age: 15–22)
High School Composition Intensive
July 8–July 19
Develop a portfolio of works for collegiate applications and experience your work being performed by professional ensembles. (Age: 15–18)
Day Sessions: Musical Theater
July 29–August2
This program lets you explore the world of musical theater where everyone gets to perform. (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.
Songwriting Sessions in Los Angeles
July 29–August 2
Take your craft to the next level with the best in the industry in Los Angeles. (Age: 15+)
Creative Entrepreneurship Summer Program
July 7–July 19
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 29–August 2
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 15–July 26
Explore two weeks of comprehensive, world-class music performance instruction. (Age: 15+)
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Opera Intensive
June 2–June 22
Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty impart technical and performance skills to build your opera career. (Age: 18+)