Find a Summer Program
Our summer programs staff are temporarily working remotely. The best way to communicate with our office is via email at summer@berklee.edu.
Browse Berklee summer programs by your interests below, or find programs by date or age and location.
Music Performance Summer Programs
Dive into your instrumental or vocal technique, and pursue a diverse range of musical styles.
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
July 11–August 14
Join musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime in an environment sure to inspire and elevate your performances. (Age: 15+)
Berklee Summer Semester
May 26–August 14
Join other serious music students from all over the world, and get a comprehensive taste of Berklee. (Age: 16+)
Bass Workshop
June 12–14
Become a more versatile player in this program hosted by the Berklee Bass Department and Victor Wooten. (Age: 15+)
Berklee Global Jazz Institute Workshop at the Newport Jazz Festival®
August 3–7
Study with world-renowned faculty in this full-scholarship jazz program, culminating in a performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. (Age: 15+)
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Opera Intensive
TBD
Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty impart technical and performance skills to build your opera career. (Age: 18+)
Brass Workshop
June 22–26
Explore your craft with the Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee Brass departments. (Age: 15+)
Day Sessions: Music
Week Sessions
Middle school students can explore performing arts programs in music, dance, and musical theater. (Age: 12–14)
Global String Program
June 22–26
Learn from some of the world’s leading string virtuosos and educators. (Age: 15+)
Gospel Performance Program
August 17–21
Open to instrumentalists or vocalists, this program allows you to become fully immersed in the tradition of gospel music. (Age: 15+)
Guitar Sessions
August 16–21
Learn to play guitar like a professional in this comprehensive course designed to provide you with practical performance experience. (Age: 15+)
Piano/Keyboard Workshop
August 17–21
Dive into a full immersion in piano, keyboard, and Hammond organ performance. (Age: 15+)
Spain Summer Performance Program
July 13–24
Explore two weeks of comprehensive, world-class music performance instruction. (Age: 15+)
Vocal/Choral Intensive
July 6–19
Discover your potential as a soloist, choral singer, and ensemble singer in musical theater or classical music settings. (Age: 15–18)
Vocal Summit
June 15–19
Explore the world of contemporary vocal music in the style of your choice. (Age: 15+)
Songwriting and Composition Summer Programs
Develop and refine your writing technique through the study of rhythm, harmony, and melody as you write and create with other musicians.
Film Scoring Program in Los Angeles
August 3–7
Learn how to write for cinema, study with high-profile composers, and observe scoring recording sessions. (Age: 15+)
High School Composition Intensive
July 20–August 1
Develop a portfolio of works for collegiate applications, and experience your work being performed by professional ensembles. (Age: 15–18)
Songwriting Sessions in Los Angeles
July 27–31
Take your craft to the next level with the best in the industry in Los Angeles. (Age: 15+)
Songwriting Workshop
June 15–19, June 22–26
Take your songs to the next level as you immerse yourself in the art and craft of songwriting. (Age: 15+)
Music Production Summer Programs
Explore modern ways to create, design, and produce music that can be applied in the studio, at home, or on the road.
Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Workshop
June 22–26
Discover the future of sound design, production, and laptop performance. (Age: 15+)
Music Production Workshop
June 19–21
Do you want to produce or engineer music? Get started by immersing yourself in Berklee’s recording studios and labs. (Age: 15+)
Dance and Theater Summer Programs
Work with faculty, coaches, and guest clinicians to perfect your technique and learn how to consistently demonstrate your art with finesse.
Commercial Dance Intensive
June 22–July 11
Explore dance forms such as jazzdance, hip-hop, and urban, which are necessary to succeed in the entertainment industry. (Age: 15–22)
Day Sessions: Musical Theater
August 3–7
This program lets you explore the world of musical theater where everyone gets to perform. (Age: 12–14)
Musical Theater Acting Intensive
June 22–July 11
Delve deep into the complex art of character development with intensive studies in acting, singing, and movement. (Age: 15–25)
Musical Theater Dance Intensive
July 13–August 1
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 Workshop
June 15–19
Do you dream of taking the stage in a Broadway musical production? Come find out what it takes. (Age: 15+)
Summer Dance Intensive
August 3–22
Dancers, transform your technique and ignite your artistry while expanding into modern dance and improvisation. (Age: 15–22)
Music Business Summer Programs
Engage with experienced instructors as you develop the business acumen that will help you fully realize your vision.
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
June 22–July 3
Hone your entrepreneurial skills and inner creativity. (Age: 15–18)
Find Programs by Date
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Find Programs by Age or Location
Search or sort the table below to find programs for a specific age range or location.
| PROGRAM | AGES | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Berklee Summer Semester | 16+ | Boston, MA |
| Guitar Sessions | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Vocal Summit | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Songwriting Workshop: Week 1 | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Songwriting Workshop: Week 2 | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Music Production Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Day Sessions: Music Week 1 | 12–14 | Boston, MA |
| Day Sessions: Music Week 2 | 12–14 | Boston, MA |
| Day Sessions: Music Week 3 | 12–14 | Boston, MA |
| Day Sessions: Music Week 4 | 12–14 | Boston, MA |
| Musical Theater Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Piano/Keyboard Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Global String Program | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Brass Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Bass Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Drums and Percussion Workshop | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Gospel Performance Program | 15+ | Boston, MA |
| Musical Theater Dance Intensive | 15–25 | Boston, MA |
| Musical Theater Acting Intensive | 15–25 | Boston, MA |
| Vocal/Choral Intensive | 15–18 | Boston, MA |
| Summer Dance Intensive | 15–22 | Boston, MA |
| Commercial Dance Intensive | 15–22 | Boston, MA |
| High School Composition Intensive | 15–18 | Boston, MA |
| Day Sessions: Musical Theater | 12–14 | Boston, MA |
| Songwriting Sessions in Los Angeles | 15+ | Los Angeles, CA |
| Film Scoring Program in Los Angeles | 15+ | Los Angeles, CA |
| Creative Entrepreneurship Program | 15–18 | Boston, MA |
| Global Jazz Workshop at the Newport Jazz Festival | 15+ | Newport, RI |
| Spain Summer Performance Program | 15+ | Valencia, Spain |
| Boston Conservatory at Berklee Opera Intensive | 18+ | Valencia, Spain |