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Summer at LACM
Overview
An intensive 1–3 week on-campus summer music program offering tracks in performance, production, songwriting, rap & hip-hop, music entrepreneurship, and composing for visual media. Students work with award-winning faculty and industry professionals through private lessons, master classes, studio sessions, and live performances.
At a glance
Deadline
May 14184 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Pasadena, CA
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $1,995
Entering grades
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission. Review timeline: 1–2 weeks after submission. Track-specific application requirements (video, essay, or portfolio submission).
Application requirements
Music Performance
1-minute video of playing primary instrument
Music Production
1 track worked on
Songwriting
Video of 1 original song
Rap & Hip-Hop
200-word essay (Tell us why you want to change the world through music) + 1 song/track
Music Entrepreneurship
1-minute video describing interest in music industry
Pro Artist Program
Link to 1 original song (video + lyrics) + 1–2 minute video describing artist identity and career goals
Independent Artist Study
1–3 minute video showcasing artistry + PDF with career goals
Cost & sessions
Tuition for 1 week: $1,995 (new students). 2 weeks: $3,990; 3 weeks: $5,985. Does not include room & board or meals. Optional: single occupancy housing $2,090/week, double occupancy $1,690/week; meals $100–$200/week; LAX shuttle $75–$150. Early Access discount: $600 off per week if applied by Feb 15 and paid by Mar 15. Returning students: $100 off. Current/future LACM degree students: 50% off tuition or $250 off degree tuition per quarter.
Financial aid
Grants available for accepted students in financial need (applicants must email summer@lacm.edu for access to grant application). Full scholarships offered for Rap & Hip-Hop track for applicants with financial need.
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