Spend the Summer of a Lifetime at Berklee

Each summer, thousands of artists ages 12 and older come to Berklee to explore their creativity and expand their artistic abilities. Programs are available online and on campus in Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, and Valencia, Spain, and all programs provide students with an opportunity to engage with acclaimed faculty and like-minded peers. With programs for beginner to advanced students that range from two days to 12 weeks, you may choose to spend a weekend or the entire summer learning at your level. Whether you’re a dancer, an actor, a singer, or a musician, there’s a place for you at Berklee Summer Programs.

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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.

New York City, NY

Berklee’s NYC campus features state-of-the-art recording and video production technology, and is located near Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.

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. Earn college credit while you learn from the world's leading music educators in weekly private lessons, master classes, and a customized schedule tailored to your interests.

Spain Summer Performance ProgramTwo Weeks (Valencia, Spain)

Improve your performance, theory, production, and technology skills; take a workshop on our state-of-the-art campus in Valencia, Spain; and network in a multicultural environment. This program provides an opportunity for students to earn undergraduate college credit from Berklee.

Online Summer Programs12 Weeks

Earn college credit in our immersive online learning environment which encourages students to collaborate on projects and start building their global network. Participate in live classes with faculty and peers and complete independent coursework around your own schedule.

Youth Musical TheaterOne or Two Week Options (Boston, MA)

Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Youth Musical Theater Summer Program is a one- to two-week program for young artists between the ages of 12 and 14 who are passionate about musical theater and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive global community of peers and award-winning faculty.

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.

Music Business ProgramFive Days (Boston, MA)

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.

Hilary Stewart

Vermont

"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

"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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