UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music Summer Intensives are week-long programs on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles for high school musicians ages 14–18, led by UCLA faculty and industry professionals. Each track culminates in a live student showcase or capstone project.
2026 tracks and sessions:
| Track | Sessions | Format | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------ | | Songwriting | Session A: July 6–10; Session B: July 13–17 | In-person | | Voice Performance | Session A: July 6–10; Session B: July 13–17 | In-person | | Music Industry | Session A: July 20–24; Session B: Aug 3–7; Online: Aug 10–14 | In-person + Online | | Music Production | Session A: July 20–24 | In-person | | Global Jazz | Session A: July 27–31; Session B: Aug 3–7 | In-person |
Program highlights:
- Global Jazz: Collaborative classes, composition, and ensemble projects with UCLA faculty and Herbie Hancock Institute fellows; culminates in student performance
- Songwriting: Original song creation; capstone live showcase and livestream
- Voice Performance: Vocal technique, repertoire, diction, and college audition prep; live performance showcase
- Music Production: Mic technique, vocal mixing, MIDI, beat creation, and mixing
- Music Industry: Real-world music industry economics, politics, and social perspectives; group capstone project presented to industry professionals
Tuition: ~$1,533/session. $500 deposit due within 15 days of admission; balance due May 29.
Financial aid: Need-based subsidies available; contact the school at schoolofmusic.ucla.edu for details.