Summer Piano Intensive Curriculum

Summer Piano Intensive Curriculum

The curriculum for the Summer Piano Intensive focuses on essential skills for any pianist and features private lessons, sight reading, masterclasses, concerts and more.

Summer Piano Intensive students can attend a 1 or 2-week course. Students applying to SPI 2-week program may be encouraged to switch to NCPF if deemed appropriate.

1-week course: June 21 - 26, 2026*

Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM

  • 9-10AM                       Solfege class (twice weekly)
  • 9AM-12PM                  Individual lessons
  • 12-1PM                        Lunch
  • 1-4 or 5PM                   Workshops & seminars

Wednesdays 3-5PM      Performance class (Concert hall)

Fridays 3-5PM              Student Showcase (Concert hall)

2-week course: June 21 - July 3, 2026*

Monday – Friday 9AM to 5PM

  • 9-10AM                       Solfege class (twice weekly)
  • 9AM-12PM                  Individual lessons
  • 12-1PM                        Lunch
  • 1-4 or 5PM                   Workshops & seminars

Wednesdays 3-5PM      Performance class (Concert hall)

Fridays 3-5PM              Student Showcase (Concert hall)


*Students check in on Sundays. Instruction starts the following Monday morning. Students may leave directly after the conclusion of program activities on the final Friday of their program but must leave their residence hall no later than 11:00 Saturday morning.