All Programs
Five-Week Summer Performance Program
July 8—August 11, 2017
Join musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime. The Five-Week Summer Performance Program allows you to immerse yourself in your chosen musical style and study with world-class faculty and visiting artists in state-of-the-art facilities.
This program is just one of many Berklee summer course options available to you in a variety of locations. We invite you to explore all of our programs in music, theater, dance, business, production, and entrepreneurship below. You can also view programs by date by using the calendar view.
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.
Twelve-Week Full-Credit Summer Program
May 30–August 18
Join other serious music students from all over the world and get a comprehensive taste of Berklee. (Age: 16+)
Percussion Weekend
June 9–June 11
Explore all the possibilities in the world of rhythm as you set the beat for your future in music. (Age: 15+)
Victor Wooten Bass Workshop
June 16–June 18
Make your bass lines groove with multi-Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Victor Wooten. (Age: 15+)
The Business of Music
June 16–June 17
Learn about the recording industry, new marketing strategies, and music entrepreneurship. (Age: 15+)
Vocal Summit
June 19–June 23
Explore the world of contemporary vocal music in your choice of style. (Age: 15+)
Stage Performance Workshop
June 23–June 25
You may have heard about that elusive “X factor.” Everyone has one; let’s find yours. (Age: 15+)
Global String Program
June 26–June 30
Learn from some of the world’s leading string virtuosos and educators. (Age: 15+)
Songwriting Workshop
June 26–June 30
Take your songs to the next level as you immerse yourself in the art and craft of songwriting. (Age: 15+)
Berklee/Boston Conservatory Brass Program
June 26–June 30
Learn contemporary brass with Grammy-nominated trumpeter Sean Jones and Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Larry Isaacson. (Age: 15+)
Day Sessions: Young Performer Programs
Music, Dance, Musical Theater
Middle school students: explore erforming arts programs in music, dance, and musical theater. (Age: 12-14)
Music Production Workshop
July 14–July 16
Do you want to produce or engineer music? Get started by immersing yourself in Berklee’s recording studios and labs. (Age: 15+)
Guitar Sessions
August 13–August 18
Sharpen your axe as you study in the largest, most comprehensive guitar program available—anywhere. (Age: 15+)
Musical Theater Intensive
August 13–August 18
Do you dream of taking the stage in a Broadway musical production? Come find out what it takes. (Age: 15+)
Piano/Keyboard Workshop
August 14–August 18
Dive into a full immersion in piano, keyboard, and Hammond organ performance. (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.
Vocal/Choral Intensive
July 9–July 22
Discover your potential as a soloist, choral singer, and ensemble singer in musical theater or classical music settings. (Age: 15-18)
Dance Intensive
July 10–July 28
Ballet dancers: transform your technique, ignite your artistry, and inspire while expanding into modern dance and improvisation. (Age: 15–22)
Composition Intensive
July 10–July 21
Develop a portfolio of works for collegiate applications and experience your work being performed by professional ensembles. (Age: 15-18)
Vocal Pedagogy Workshop
July 13–July 16
Voice instructors and vocal music educators: explore musical theater and classical voice pedagogy.
Musical Theater Dance Intensive
July 24–August 11
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)
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 16–July 28
Hone your entrepreneurial skills and your inner creativity in this Boston and Providence, Rhode Island-based program. (Age: 15-17)
Songwriting Program in Los Angeles
July 17–July 21
Learn the songwriting, stage performance, production, and business skills you need to forge your music career. (Age: 15+)
Global Jazz Workshop at Newport Jazz Festival®
July 31–August 4
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 Study Abroad
Session 1: June 5–June 23 | Session 2: June 26–July 14
Students who are at least 18 years old can earn college credit while studying abroad at Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain. (Age: 18+)
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Opera Intensive
June 25–July 15
Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty impart technical and performance skills to build your opera career. (Age: 18+)
Summer Performance Program
July 17–July 28
Explore two weeks of comprehensive, world-class music performance instruction. (Age: 15+)