Young aspiring musicians hone their talents in Berklee City Music program

At Berklee College of Music, 17 students recently received scholarships and awards from the school after participating in the Berklee City Music program. Over the summer, Berklee’s Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive provided young aspiring musicians, aged 15 and above, from Boston and around the world, with access to explore the music industry through lessons in music production, songwriting, and coursework, all under the guidance of professors on campus.

Berklee City Music is a nonprofit organization founded by the college over 30 years ago. The program helps young individuals from underserved communities develop skills in music and academics, while supporting them socially and emotionally through the exploration of contemporary music and performing arts. Today, the orga