As Nashville continues to solidify its status as an essential hub in the music industry landscape, the GRAMMY Camp program has announced its expansion to Music City beginning in 2026. The inaugural Nashville session will run from May 31 to June 6 at Belmont University‘s prestigious Music Row facility, located at 34 Music Square East, placing aspiring musicians in the heart of the country’s most storied music district.
GRAMMY Camp’s expansion to Nashville brings music education to the heart of Music City beginning 2026.
The Nashville addition makes it the fourth location in the GRAMMY Camp’s 2026 summer lineup, joining established programs in Miami (June 23-27), Los Angeles (July 12-18), and New York (August 2-8). This strategic expansion acknowledges Nashville’s growing influence across multiple music genres and provides high school students nationwide with another access point to this nationally recognized program.
Structured as a seven-day, non-residential immersion experience, the Nashville camp will offer specialized tracks in Music Business, Instrumental Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, and Vocal Performance. Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences that blend creative development with practical industry knowledge, producing media projects, recordings, and live performances under the guidance of GRAMMY-winning and nominated instructors.
The curriculum emphasizes both traditional and cutting-edge approaches to music production, with students learning microphone techniques, signal flow, digital audio workstation operations, and innovative production methods. Students will also receive guidance on music distribution strategies for various streaming platforms to maximize their future exposure and earnings. The program will include workshops on creating studio environments that optimize recording quality without expensive professional equipment. The program costs $3000 per student with scholarships available based on financial need for those who submit the required assistance form. Aspiring attendees should possess fundamental knowledge of recording equipment and basic audio terminology before applying.
Applications for the competitive program are open to high school students nationally through an online multi-step process that includes submitting contact information, school details, career track preferences, and location choices. The selection committee typically accepts students from numerous states, seeking those with intermediate to advanced skill levels who demonstrate significant potential. The program actively encourages diverse applicants from various backgrounds to reflect the inclusive nature of the music industry.
Faculty for the Nashville session will include music industry professionals, GRAMMY winners, nominees, and Recording Academy members who will provide mentorship and career guidance.
This expansion represents a significant opportunity for young musicians to develop their talents in one of America’s most vibrant musical communities while building vital industry connections that could shape their future careers.
