Belmont to Host GRAMMY Camp Nashville Beginning Summer 2026

Mike Curb College partnership brings prestigious music industry program to Music Row facilities

The GRAMMY Museum recently announced that Belmont will serve as the host institution for GRAMMY Camp Nashville, marking the program's expansion to a fourth city and bringing the prestigious music industry immersion experience to Music City for the first time in several years. 

The seven-day, non-residential program for high school students will take place May 31-June 6, 2026, across multiple Belmont facilities on Music Row, including the University's newly opened building at 38 Music Square East and the legendary Ocean Way Nashville Studios. 

"Hosting GRAMMY Camp at Belmont is a natural extension of our mission to empower the next generation of creators and leaders in entertainment," said Brittany Schaffer, dean of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business. "As Nashville's university at the heart of Music City, we're uniquely positioned to give high school students an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the music industry and the community that fuels it." 

GRAMMY Camp Nashville will offer students instruction across multiple career tracks, including music business, instrumental performance, music production, songwriting and vocal performance. The program is designed for students who already have foundational skills in music and are ready to expand their expertise toward career preparation, providing them with valuable insight from real-world musicians to give campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. 

Students will learn from GRAMMY-nominated artists, winners and music industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience in Belmont's state-of-the-art facilities. The new Music Row expansion features custom-designed songwriting rooms, each equipped with professional recording equipment. 

Belmont's location on Music Row provides GRAMMY Camp participants access to some of the most historic buildings in the area. The facility at 34 Music Square East marks where Music Row began, while Ocean Way Nashville Studios has served as a commercial recording hub for decades. 

The partnership extends beyond hosting, with opportunities for mentorship programs and experiential learning through the GRAMMY Museum's network. Belmont representatives will participate in parent panels during the camp, speaking with families about opportunities for studying music in college and pursuing careers in the creative arts. 

"Partnering with the GRAMMY Museum not only brings incredible opportunities to these talented young artists, but it also underscores Belmont's role as a global leader in music industry education," Schaffer said. "We're proud to help shape a program that inspires students and strengthens the pipeline of future industry innovators." 

Applications for GRAMMY Camp 2026 are now open to high school students across the country.