Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)

This 12-day performance program is open to two groups of students:
 

• Advanced Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 9, 10, and ARCT
• Intermediate Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 7 and 8

Students accepted into the Summer Piano Performance Intensive will engage in all aspects of musical performance, as well as social and group activities, and attending performances by faculty, guest artists, and fellow students.

• Daily performance opportunities including full group performance classes and studio masterclasses 
• Solo, ensemble, and large group concerts in Mazzoleni Hall
• Multiple weekly private lessons 
• Faculty and guest artist recitals, including joint student and faculty recitals (open to public)
• Guest artist master classes (open to public)
• Monitored practice sessions 
• Technique and practice strategies workshops
• Piano Literature and theory
• Intro to Jazz Improvisation 
• Musicianship 
• Fugue Choir
• Piano Ensemble Practice and Coaching
• Creative video projects 
• Numerous music related discussion lectures
• Social activities TBA
• ...And more!

Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation from The Royal Conservatory upon completion of this 12-day intensive.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2026

SCHEDULE
Week 1	Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14
Masterclasses only	Saturday, August 15
Week 2	Monday, August 17–Saturday, August 22
Final Concert	Saturday, August 22

 

The following is sample weekday schedule. Actual schedules will vary.

Time	Activity
9:00-10:00 AM	Arrival, Group Activity/Lesson
10:00-10:30 AM	Musicianship
10:30-11:00 AM	Ensemble Practice and Coaching/Lesson
11:00 AM-12:00 PM	Individual Practice/Lesson
LUNCH (12:00-1:00 PM)
1:00-2:00 PM	Master Class
2:00-2:30 PM	Technique & Practice Strategies
2:30-3:00 PM	Improvisation Class
3:00-4:00 PM	Piano Literature
4:00-4:30 PM	Video Group Project
4:30-7:00 PM	Free Time, Practising
7:00-8:00 PM	Concerts, Recitals, Special Master Classes

Michael Berkovsky, Artistic Director	Coral Solomon, Director & Guest Artist
Stewart Goodyear, RCM Artist-in-Residence	Other guest artists to be announced!

Does tuition include accommodation or meal plans? 

The cost of accommodation and food is not included in tuition. Food can be purchased from several nearby grocery stores and restaurants. A select list of local accommodations is provided below.
 

Colleges & Universities	Hotels
George Brown College* Massey College* New College Residences* St. Volodymyr Institute Tartu Toronto Metropolitan University* University of Toronto* *Offers summer student residence program	Chelsea Hotel Courtyard Toronto Downtown Kimpton St. George

Where does the Piano Performance Intensive take place? 

This program takes place at The Royal Conservatory's downtown Toronto location at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. Please visit our website for location details. 

 

What books or learning materials do I need to bring with me? Will I be expected to purchase any additional learning materials? 

Students who are accepted into the program will be given more information after their deposit is paid.