Berklee summer programs will give you a taste of Berklee—the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts—on the stage and in the classroom. Explore our summer program offerings to find the program that’s right for you.
Comprehensive curriculum designed for music and performing arts students in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.
Enjoy access to Berklee’s state-of-the-art facilities as you learn from faculty and visiting artists who are the very best at what they do.
Join 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 scheduled 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 and get a comprehensive taste of Berklee - no audition necessary! You’ll complete the first semester of Berklee College of Music’s core music curriculum and earn a full semester of college credits. Your classes will include private instruction, ensemble, ear training, harmony and arranging, and integrated music technology.
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)
Your voice is your instrument. Whether you’re a vocalist, a singer-songwriter, or an instrumentalist who sings, this program will provide you with world-class instruction in vocal technique, style, performance skills, singing with a band, group singing, and a cappella performance.
One-, Two-, Three-, Four-Week Sessions (Boston, MA)
It's never too early to study at Berklee. Open to any instrumentalist or vocalist, this day program for middle school students will improve your theory, reading, and performance skills while expanding your musical palate. Join us in either one-, two-, three-, or four-week sessions and build the confidence you need to take your overall musicianship to the next level.
One- or Two-Week Sessions (Boston, MA)
Discover effective songwriting techniques through an exploration of lyrics, melody, rhythm, harmony, and the latest technology. Under the direction of hit songwriter Bonnie Hayes, chair of Berklee’s Songwriting Department, you’ll receive valuable feedback from veteran songwriters and industry professionals on your original material. Learn about the strategy of earning royalties and diversify your songwriting tool kit in this one- or two-week session.
"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 the Los Angeles, California and Newport and Providence, Rhode Island.
