Summer Music Programs in Needham, MA

Name: Needham Music
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Artist Live! Rock Band Summer Program

Join Artist Live: Rock Band Summer Program 2026 at Needham Music and experience what it’s like to be in a real band! This immersive, two week-long program runs Monday through Friday from 10am–2pm, where students collaborate, rehearse, and develop their skills across instruments like guitar, bass, drums, voice, piano, and more.

Led by an experienced live performer, students will build confidence, improve musicianship, and prepare for an exciting full-band concert on August 2. Whether you’re looking to level up your playing or perform on stage, Artist Live is the ultimate summer experience for young musicians ready to rock.

Tuition is $1,000 per student, with flexible payment plans available—just contact us to set one up.

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Musical Theater Intensive Summer Program

Step into the spotlight this summer at Needham Music’s Musical Theater Intensive! Students will build confidence on stage while exploring acting, singing, movement, and performance skills in a fun, supportive environment led by classically trained piano and vocal instructor Reed Demangone. Over two exciting weeks, performers will collaborate, grow their artistry, and prepare for a final showcase performance on August 15th. Whether your child dreams of Broadway or simply loves to perform, this intensive is the perfect place to shine this summer!

Intro to Music Theory
Summer Program

Build a stronger musical foundation this summer with Needham Music’s Intro to Music Theory course! Led by brass instructor and theory expert Dr. Kevin Virgilio, DMA, this engaging program introduces students to the fundamentals of reading, understanding, and analyzing music in a supportive, approachable environment. Perfect for curious musicians looking to deepen their skills or prepare for AP Music Theory, students will strengthen their musical confidence while gaining tools that support performance, composition, and overall musicianship.

Summer Program Instructors:

Liam Compton

Artist Live

Liam has been playing guitar for over a decade. In 2018, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in Guitar Performance.

Reed Demangone

The Musical Theater Intensive

Reed Demangone is an internationally recognized countertenor and teacher from Pittsburgh, PA who loves to push the envelope of what is expected from a classical singer, and constantly seeks to go outside the box.

Dr. Kevin A. Virgilio

Intro to Music Theory

Hailed by the New York Music Daily as a “carefree” and “soulful” player, Dr. Kevin A. Virgilio is a Boston-based trombonist and educator whose performances run the gamut of contemporary and classical styles.

“Both my kids take music lessons (drums and ukelele) here and enjoy it. The teachers are super nice and encouraging. Scheduling has been easy, as well as making up lessons. We’ve had a great experience!”

— Nancy L.

“The Songwriting workshop was a great experience for my kids. Engaging, informative sessions. Maverick is a very thoughtful and intuitive teacher managing to give kids complex skills in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.”

— Gina N.

“My family has taken lessons from Needham Music over the past 11 years. That’s 4 students and 6 instruments and every experience has been wonderful! The teachers are all amazing, inspirational and kind. I recommend Needham Music whenever I can.”

— Karen H.

“We have had a wonderful experience with music and voice lessons from Needham Music the past two years (three kids, three instruments and one voice lesson). Great teachers and the scheduling policies have worked well with school and activities.”

— Tracy S.

“My son has taking euphonium private lessons at Needham Music for over 6 years. The teachers have all been fantastic, and my son just auditioned and was selected for the Needham High symphonic band. We could not have done it without Needham Music!”

— Elyse P.