Participate in one, two or three weeks of summer programming with emphases in bass, guitar, drum, piano, vocal or jazz performance, rap & hip-hop, songwriting, music production, composing for visual media or music entrepreneurship. Summer at LACM is offered to all skill levels and includes master classes, private lessons, recitals and large ensembles taught by LACM faculty and top music industry members.
There is a grant available for accepted students in financial need. If you would like to apply, email [email protected] for access to the application.
Applications for Summer at LACM 2027 are now open!
Summer at LACM 2027 Dates
Week 1: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2027
Week 2: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027
Week 3: Tuesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 10, 2027Age Requirement: 12+
Questions?
[email protected]
626.568.8850
Week 1: Music Performance
Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2027
This week-long program is led by our award-winning faculty members and offers focuses in vocal, drum, bass, guitar, and piano performance. During this session you’ll dive deep into technique for your selected instrument technique and collaborate with other talented artists, working in bands to prepare for a live performance and a recording session in our world-class studio. You’ll learn from various guests in A&R workshops and industry panels. This program includes a private lesson in your primary instrument, as well as daily technique and performance workshops.
Week 1: Music Production
Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2027
During this week-long program, you’ll focus on key production topics such as the basics of ProTools, drum production, vocal production, mixing and more. Expand your production toolkit and work in our fully equipped-studios and production lab with guidance from our seasoned faculty members. You’ll learn from various guests in A&R workshops and industry panels. Collaborate or work solo to create a track to share at the end of the session.
Week 1: Bandwidth: Jazz & the Journey
Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2027
Bandwidth is a week-long collaboration featuring Bryan Lipps (Michael Bublé, Kurt Elling, John Mayer) and the Los Angeles College of Music. Along with playing with the pros in ensembles, private lessons, performance and recording opportunities, you’ll learn about the business and music technology behind creating a successful career path.
Week 2: Songwriting
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027
Writing music is a chance to tell your story. During this week-long session, you’ll focus on techniques in melody and lyric writing to assist with your storytelling. You’ll collaborate with other talented songwriters to write new music during the week and work towards the final recording session and live performance. You’ll work closely with our faculty members and learn from guest panelists to hone your craft and grow as a writer.
Week 2: Advanced Music Production
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027
The Advanced Music Production session is recommended for students who have already attended the Week 1 Music Production program or for students who have experience working in ProTools. During this week you’ll work to expand your knowledge of ProTools, advanced recording techniques, mixing, sampling and MIDI production. You’ll have the chance to learn from our experienced production staff and hear from industry guests during masterclasses. Expand your knowledge and work with songwriters to help take songs from concept to final track.
Week 2: Rap & Hip-Hop: Change the World
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027
The Rap & Hip-Hop: Change the World program partners with the Subversive Foundation to provide a unique program focused on artist development, lyric writing, beat-making, and other skills. You work with our faculty and guest industry advisors as they share their knowledge of the music industry. This week-long session focuses on creating music with a message and is tailored towards students that want to make a difference with their music. Full scholarships are offered to applicants with financial need. All tracks must contain lyrics with a positive message.
Week 3: Music Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 10, 2027
The Music Entrepreneurship program is focused on understanding the music industry and finding your path as an entrepreneur. Learn from our faculty and industry guests about topics such as artist management, marketing, licensing & publishing, and more. Learn how to make your career goals a reality.
Week 3: Composing for Visual Media
Tuesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 10, 2027
This week-long session is all about composing to picture. Work on film, TV, and video game scoring. With guidance from our experienced faculty members, you’ll work to score an original piece during this session.
Week 3: Pro Artist Study
Tuesday, July 6 – Saturday, July 10, 2027
The Week 3 Pro Artist program is designed to help unleash the potential of your music career. You will have the opportunity for yourself or your band to meet with industry professionals to develop your artistry through a week-long project, including recording one to two original songs in our recording studio and recording a performance style music video to one of your songs. You will also leave with a logo or branding package to develop your aesthetic.
Weeks 1, 2 or 3: Independent Artist Study
Step 1: Start Your Application
Applications for Summer at LACM 2027 are now open!
Questions can be sent to [email protected].
Step 2: Upload All Application Requirements
- Performance Applicants – Please upload a 1-minute video of you playing your primary instrument.
- Production Applicants – Please upload 1 track you have worked on.
- Bandwidth Applicants – Please upload a 1-minute video of you playing your primary instrument.
- Songwriting Applicants – Please submit a video of 1 original song. (Lyric sheets are not required but can be attached below)
- Advanced Production Applicants – Please upload 1 track you have worked on and upload a PDF page with a description of your involvement.
- Rap & Hip-Hop Applicants
- Short Answer Prompt (200 words):
Tell us why you want to change the world through music. - Upload One Song or Track:
This can be an audio or video track of a performance, song you have recorded, song you are currently working on etc.
- Short Answer Prompt (200 words):
- Composing for Visual Media Applicants – Please upload 1 composition you have worked on.
- Music Entrepreneurship Applicants – Please upload a 1-minute video describing your interest in the music industry.
- Pro Artist Applicants – Please submit a link to a video and lyrics of 1 original song AND submit a link to a 1 to 2-minute video describing who you are as an artist and what next steps you would like to take to advance your career.
- Applicants must upload a 1-3-minute video that showcases your artistry and a PDF page with a description of your career goals in music.
The audio/video component of the application is required. The Summer application will need to be complete in order to process.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Early Access Applications are due by February 15, 2027, to enroll by March 15, 2027.
Regular Submission Applications are due May 14, 2027, to enroll by May 21st, 2027.
After you submit your app, you can expect the review process to take 1-2 weeks.
After acceptance, all students will receive detailed information about transportation, housing, and program scheduling after enrollment in the program.
No Application Fee
[email protected]
626.568.8850
Tuition & Deadlines (On Campus)
Early Access Application deadline is February 1st, 2027
Our regular application deadline is May 14th, 2027
Please submit your enrollment form and pay in full by May 21st, 2027.
Our Cancellation deadline is June 7, 2027
No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. Late enrollments are subject to availability and a $300 service fee.
New Student
1 Week – $1,995
2 Weeks – $3,990
3 Weeks – $5,985
*does not include room & board or meals*
Pro Artist Program
$600 plus standard tuition
Independent Artist Study Program
$600 plus standard tuition
Discounts:
- Early Access:
- Apply by February 15, 2027 to receive $600 off program tuition costs per week of attendance.
- Must enroll and pay in full by March 15, 2027.
- Returning Summer at LACM students: Receive $100 off.
- Currently enrolled in an LACM degree program:
- Enrolled for the Fall to start classes at LACM? Receive 50% off one week of Summer at LACM tuition in addition to $250 off your degree program tuition each quarter for the first 4 quarters.
- Must enroll and pay in full by May 24th, 2027
- Future enrolled students in an LACM degree program: will receive a $250 off your degree program tuition each quarter for the first 4 quarters. Applicable to students who enroll within two years of attending a Summer Program (applies to juniors and seniors).
There is a grant available for accepted students. If you would like to apply, email [email protected] for access to the application.
Room & Board
For inquiries, contact [email protected].
Summer arranged housing includes a hotel room, an onsite nurse, resident advisers, hotel security personnel and daily $15 breakfast vouchers to use at the hotel. Roommate selection upon request – not guaranteed. Meals are optional and can be added on separately through our add-on’s form. You can choose to add on lunches only, or lunch and dinner.
Housing Application Deadline: May 14th, 2027
*Daily LACM Shuttle Transportation to and from campus is also provided.
After acceptance, all students will receive detailed information about transportation, housing, and program schedule after enrollment in the program.
Hotel Dena
303 Cordova St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Single Occupancy | 1 Student
$2090 per week
Double Occupancy | 2 Students
$1690 per week
Meals: $100 per week for lunches only. $200 per week for lunch and dinner.
LAX Transportation
Students can purchase an airport shuttle to and from LAX International Airport. LACM only offers a round-trip shuttle. LACM will transport students to and from LAX the day before the program starts each week (Sunday for Weeks 1 & 2, Monday for Week 3) & the day after the program ends each week (Saturday for Week 1 & 2, Sunday for Week 3).
LACM charge is $150 round-trip or $75 one way.
Transportation deadline: May 21st, 2027
For questions regarding housing, meals, or transportation, email [email protected].