Spend the Summer of a Lifetime at Berklee

Each summer, thousands of artists ages 10 and older come to Berklee to explore their creativity, develop their skills, and connect with a community of passionate performers. Whether you're a musician, singer, dancer, or actor, Berklee Summer Programs offers opportunities to learn from acclaimed faculty and collaborate with like-minded peers.

Choose from online and in-person programs in Boston, Los Angeles, and Valencia, Spain, with options for beginners through advanced students. Programs range from two days to 12 weeks, giving you the flexibility to spend a weekend or an entire summer taking your artistry to the next level.

Ready to discover what's possible? Download the Berklee Summer Programs Viewbook to find the right program for you.

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Program Highlights

Dynamic Learning for All Ages

Comprehensive curriculum designed for music and performing arts students in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.

World-Class Faculty

Learn from experienced faculty and visiting artists who are Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winners.

A Global Community of Artists and Musicians

Join over 3,000 students from all over the United States and more than 70 countries around the world.

Discover Summer Programs On Campus and Online

Boston, MA

Berklee's flagship campus, located in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay neighborhood, is artsy, creative, and has a style of its own.

Valencia, Spain

Berklee’s European campus is located at the iconic City of Arts and Sciences, and is designed specifically for music and the performing arts.

Los Angeles, CA

We partner with renowned West Coast institutions to bring Berklee’s curriculum and instructors to industry hot spots.

Online

Berklee Online offers the most affordable and flexible path to studying at Berklee, with a student satisfaction rate of 99%.

Featured Summer Programs

Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance IntensiveFive Weeks (Boston, MA)

At Berklee’s premier pre-college program, you'll join musicians from more than 70 countries for the summer of a lifetime. Get the full undergraduate experience while you learn from the world's leading music educators in weekly private lessons, master classes, and a customized schedule tailored to your interests.

Songwriting Workshop / Songwriting Sessions in LAFive Days (Boston, MA or Los Angeles, CA)

Immerse yourself in the art of songwriting and discover effective melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrical techniques. Receive expert support and feedback while learning tips and tricks for being successful in today's music industry.

Guitar WorkshopFive Days (Boston, MA)

Experience the life of a Berklee guitar student in this musically diverse program. Designed to provide you with inspiring performance opportunities and technical training, this program will place you in ensembles with guitarists of similar experience, stylistic interest, and ability. Your faculty comprises 35 internationally recognized players from Berklee's Guitar Department who are experts in a diverse range of styles.

Vocal SummitFive Days (Boston, MA)

Your voice—it’s your instrument. Take the next step to develop your sound in this five-day program with instruction in vocal technique, style, performance skills, singing with a band, group singing, and a cappella performance. Open to vocalists, singer-songwriters, and instrumentalists who sing, Vocal Summit will let you explore the world of contemporary vocal music.

Summer Dance IntensiveThree Weeks (Boston, MA)

Study with our world-renowned faculty and guest artists in an immersive summer program that will transform your technique, ignite your artistry, and inspire your spirit. This program offers the trademark Boston Conservatory combination of rigorous classical training and a cutting-edge approach to contemporary dance.

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Music Business ProgramFive Days (Boston, MA or Los Angeles, CA)

Learn about the ins and outs of every major sector of the music industry—artist development, management, recorded music, publishing, live music, and marketing—as well as the new and emerging technologies that are revolutionizing how music is recorded, distributed, marketed, and monetized.

Summer Programs Student Perspectives

Hilary Stewart

Vermont, US

"I want to be a performing and recording artist, and Berklee offers the curriculum to prepare me for my career goals."

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Amy Onyonyi

Kenya

"Being at Berklee allows me to feel free to express myself and create."

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Matt Wong

New Jersey, US

"I'm drawn to Berklee because I'm not limited to only studying jazz or classical. I love being able to learn and incorporate new things from other styles into my own music."

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