Piano/Keyboard Workshop

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

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Berklee

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Requirements

English Test

Additional Requirements

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Application Fee

Parent/Guardian Consent

Aug 12 — Aug 16

1295 USD — 2190 USD

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Piano/Keyboard Workshop

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Key Facts

Fully immerse yourself in piano, keyboard, and 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.

Interest Areas:

Humanities, Literature, Philosophy

Performing Arts (Music, Film, Theater)

Pre-college

Technology & Innovation

Grade:

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

High school grad

gap year

College 1st year/freshman

Other features:

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Final project

Academics

At the workshop, you will participate in several core classes throughout the week.

1 - Performance workshop: Learn style-specific chord voicings, rhythmic studies, technique, and chart reading, among other topics.
2 - Ensembles: This will be an instructor-guided forum for students to play with an ensemble.
Students will also attend additional electives throughout the week. The following list of electives will give you a sense of what to expect:
- Contemporary Styles Workshop
- Contemporary Keyboard History
- Synthesizer Performance and Technology
- Jazz Improvisation Master Class
- Hammond Master Class
- New Age Music Improvisation

Performance Opportunities
Students have the ability to participate in open jam sessions each evening. There will be multiple jam sessions happening simultaneously, focusing on different styles.

The program will culminate on Friday with students performing the repertoire they have been rehearsing in their ensembles.

Format

In-Person classes (residential housing available)

Program Details

Berklee's diverse summer programs provide a unique space for inspired students to enhance their skills in contemporary music, theater, or dance. We welcome dedicated students at all levels to explore their creativity and experience tailored, meaningful training in the arts while learning from renowned faculty and visiting artists.
How do Berklee’s summer programs differ from the rest?

At Berklee Summer Programs, you will take the skills you already possess—your creative voice, musicianship, technical ability, and motivation—and advance them with learning opportunities that are unmatched, and faculty who are at the forefront of the industry. We are the premier place for students to grow and develop their talents in a truly global community of artists.

Anyone Can Pursue Their Passions—No Audition Required
Most of our summer programs have open registration, which means you only need to complete the online registration and submit your payment to reserve your spot in a summer program. You may register for programs(Opens in a new window) that cover topics such as music performance, music production, songwriting, composition, dance, theater, or music entrepreneurship.

World-Class Faculty and Visiting Artists
Our faculty are Grammy-, Oscar-, and Tony-winning artists who are dedicated to helping you learn how to succeed in today’s performing arts and entertainment industries. In addition to our world-renowned undergraduate faculty, Berklee summer program participants learn from acclaimed visiting artists. Recent guests include Jacob Collier, Charlie Puth, Esperanza Spalding, and Ebony Williams.

Connect with Peers from Around the World
Each summer, Berklee welcomes students across the globe to its campus in the heart of Boston. More than 3,000 students travel from over 70 countries to hone their craft, make global connections, and collaborate with other like-minded musicians, actors, and dancers.

Explore the City of Boston
Located in historic Back Bay, Berklee’s Boston campus is an easy commute to many iconic venues throughout the city, including the House of Blues, Boston Symphony Hall, and the Boston Opera House. You can also choose to spend your summer at our campus in Valencia, Spain, or attend a program hosted in Los Angeles, California.

Apply to Our Undergraduate Programs for Free
Any student who attends a Berklee summer program is entitled to a fee waiver when applying for admission to the undergraduate programs at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

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Eligibility

All students 15 and older with six months of playing experience are welcome to attend. Basic knowledge of triads, seventh chords, and note identification in treble and bass clefs is required. The curriculum is geared toward low- and intermediate-level to advanced-level performance.

Application Components

English Test

Additional Requirements

Online Application From

Application Fee

Parent/Guardian Consent

1 - Begin by submitting your registration online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials.

2 - Make your tuition payment. All programs have limited capacity, so be sure to complete your full tuition payment to reserve your space in the program.

3 - Request on-campus housing:
Students who are 15 years of age or older by the start of their Boston-based program are eligible to stay in on-campus housing. If you require on-campus housing, complete the Residence Hall Contract in the Next Steps tab of the registration portal(Opens in a new window), then complete your housing payment when prompted.
If you require on-campus housing for more than one summer program, please fill out a separate Residence Hall Contract and payment for each program. Residence hall capacity is limited, so apply and pay in full early to reserve your spot.

4 - Complete the items in your Magnus Health account.
We require up-to-date health information, documentation for required immunizations as mandated by Massachusetts law, as well as, conduct and consent forms for all students.
Signed consent by a parent/guardian to give medication
Signed medication order.

5 - Submit a photo for your ID.
Boston-based Summer Program students will be issued an ID card when they arrive at Berklee. This card gives you access to campus facilities, and if you've elected to stay in our residence halls, also grants you access to the dining hall. If you do not upload a photo, your photo will be taken once you arrive on campus.

6 - International students: Obtain an I-20 form and apply for your F-1 visa.

7 - Upon arrival, participants are required to perform a placement audition. Be prepared to play a short piece of music no more than two minutes long. Your audition piece will help the audition team measure your ability in the style you wish to study for the week. You do not need to read music or have knowledge of music theory, but if you do, you will be asked to demonstrate your skills in this area.

Deadline

Registration opens annually in autumn and remains open until the corresponding payment deadline or until the program reaches capacity. Payment deadlines are as follows:

May 1: Payment deadline for June programs
June 1: Payment deadline for July programs
July 1: Payment deadline for August program

Tuition & Aid

Piano/Keyboard Workshop

Aug 12 - Aug 16

1 week