Engineering & Music Production
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Edinburgh's winding streets and sound engineering expertise.
Network
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop career-ready skills and experience as you mix your own original track.
The Destination
Welcome to Edinburgh, a city where medieval cobblestone streets echo with centuries of culture and creativity.
From early bagpipe performances to innovations of the Scottish Enlightenment, Edinburgh blends intellectual legacy with musical roots, offering a rich backdrop for exploring engineering and music production. Opening its doors in 1914, Usher Hall stands as one of Scotland’s most celebrated music venues, with near-perfect acoustics that have hosted everything from world-class orchestras to modern concerts. The city’s layout, from the echoing chambers of Edinburgh Castle to the narrow alleyways of the Royal Mile, reveals how space and structure shape sound.
Edinburgh’s skyline, crowned by Arthur’s Seat and the Scott Monument, inspires musicians, artists, and innovators alike. Each August, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe transforms the city into a global stage for music, theatre, and multimedia art. In the winding streets of Old Town, you’ll discover local flavors such as fish and chips or traditional haggis. Edinburgh’s history of creativity and innovation offers a dynamic soundtrack to your summer journey into music production.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Street Sound Mapping: Record and analyze the sounds of Old and New Town, from buskers to echoes, and compare how each environment shapes what you hear.
- Beat Swap Lab: Team up with local students to co-create tracks by blending field recordings, electronic production, and live performance.
- Scots Music Workshop: Discover traditional folk songs and rhythms, then remix them with modern production tools.
- Behind the Scenes: Attend a live rehearsal or soundcheck at one of Edinburgh’s legendary music halls.
- Ceilidh Night: Meet locals, hear a live Scottish band, and learn traditional dancing.
- Portobello Beach Jam: Swim, collect sea glass, eat fish and chips, and make music on the shore.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,750 |
| Total Fees | $6,750 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,750 |
| Total Fees | $6,750 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Jacqui Bassett
Center Director
Jacqui is a born and bred Scot from Edinburgh. She has a postgraduate MSc in International Development from the University of Edinburgh and a degree in Psychology from the University of Aberdeen.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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