Berklee's summer programs let you experience the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts—on stage or online. Explore our summer program offerings to find the program that’s right for you.
If your summer plans change after enrolling in an on-campus program, our flexible policy allows for a full refund prior to the start of the program. You also have the option to transfer your payment to another program, whether online or on campus, this year or next.
Comprehensive curriculum designed for music and performing arts students in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.
Learn from experienced faculty and visiting artists who are Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winners.
Join over 3,000 students who share your passion from all over the United States and more than 70 countries around the world.
Five 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. The focus is on you and what you want to say with your music in an environment that is pure performance.
Twelve Weeks (Boston, MA)
Join other serious music students from all over the world for an incomparable interchange of styles, ideas, and experiences in person during Berklee Summer Semester. This twelve-week program with focused studies in either guitar or songwriting offers you the chance to learn from Berklee’s renowned faculty, earn a certificate, and receive eight college credits–with no audition required.
Twelve Weeks
Pursue courses in music performance, music business, songwriting, film composing, or production while earning college credit. Our immersive online learning environment encourages students from around the world to collaborate on projects and start building their global network. Participate in live classes with your faculty and peers and complete independent coursework around your own schedule.
Five Days (Boston, MA)
The most comprehensive guitar program available—anywhere—awaits you. Dive into practical, hands-on playing experience as you refine your technique through a variety of classes, clinics, and performance activities. We’ll push you to challenge yourself, improve your skills, and develop your instrumental craft to become a guitarist with a strong musical identity.
Five Days (Boston, MA)
Fully immerse yourself in piano, keyboard, or Hammond organ performance. Develop your skills in improvisation, performance, chord theory ensemble playing, and synthesizer technology through this dynamic workshop. You’ll be exposed to a variety of styles, including jazz, hip-hop, rock, R&B, pop, funk, Latin, and fusion.
Two Weeks (Boston, MA)
Through seminars and workshops with Grammy Award–winning artists, serial entrepreneurs, and top data scientists, students will dive into music industry trends, learn the basics of scientific research, and practice developing an idea from prototype to presentation and publishing.
"Being at Berklee allows me to feel free to express myself and create."
"There are musicians here from all over the world. The mix of cultures is amazing and makes the music that much richer."
"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."
"I want to be a performing and recording artist, and Berklee offers the curriculum to prepare me for my career goals."
Located in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay, Berklee’s main campus offers over 20 summer programs to choose from.
Berklee's international campus in Valencia, Spain, is an extraordinary setting for summer learning.
Berklee also offers special summer programs in Los Angeles, California and Newport, Rhode Island.
