Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive (Online)

This year, Five-Week is meant to replicate a Berklee College of Music undergraduate experience in an online format.

As at the college, you will select one principal instrument (voice included) to study during the program. Your instructors will be Berklee's world-class faculty and visiting artists, supporting you in a combination of private instruction, instrumental or vocal labs, ensembles, theory, musicianship training, and electives. While classes are designed to challenge and expand your musical skill set, your course load will be appropriate for your abilities.

Students who do well in their core classes can now receive six college credits upon completion of the program.

Learn more about individual classes, elective options, and how to earn college credit.

Five-Week is a full-time program that consists of a rigorous courseload.

Your schedule will be entirely customized to your interests and abilities. You'll participate in 12–15 hours of required coursework per week, with opportunities to participate in supplemental events as well. Classes will meet regularly at defined times, and you are expected to attend each live class if you can. Recordings of all classes will be archived to accommodate students in different time zones or with schedule issues.

All students 14 and older with six months of playing or singing experience are welcome to attend. Most students who attend this program are of high school and college age.

Students should have access to a computer with the latest version of Google Chrome, a webcam, speakers or headphones, an external or internal microphone, and a broadband internet connection.