Overview
Start your musical journey at NEC.
NEC Prep invites more than 1,500 students from across New England to explore and find inspiration in music. More than 250 dedicated faculty members — including Boston Symphony musicians and NEC college instructors — are here to guide and support you on your musical path. We offer a broad variety of programs, including jazz, contemporary musical arts, Baroque music, and more. You can register for classes, work towards a certificate, and refine your abilities in both summer programs and academic year offerings.
NEC Prep combines conservatory rigor with community warmth. Many of our students pursue careers in music, while others embrace a lifelong passion for music. All carry the NEC experience with them wherever they go.
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A place for every musician.
Sign up for a single class, join an ensemble, or move through a training program at your own pace. NEC Prep offers the flexibility to shape the musical education that best fits you or your child.
Making Music Matter
NEC Prep celebrates music-making of all kinds, in all places.
![Making Music Matter Student playing violin](https://necmusic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Making-Music-Matter.jpg)
From Boston Public Schools and independent arts schools to partnerships with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the impact of NEC musicians is heard, felt, and lived.
![Making Music Matter Student playing violin](https://necmusic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Making-Music-Matter.jpg)