Berklee Music Programme 2026
Are you a high school student or in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree, and do you want to explore contemporary music, songwriting, music production, jazz and composition (Berklee College of Music is the world’s leading institution for contemporary music) at a major university this summer? The enrichment programmes in Boston, Massachusetts offer an immersive 3- to 5-week experience. You explore a discipline in depth, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international Bachelor’s degree.
Berklee Music Programme: official booking
Registration, campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues.
The programme at a glance
The Berklee Music programmes in Boston, Massachusetts are run by Berklee College of Music (Five-Week Summer Performance Program, Aspire Performance Program for Young Women, Songwriting Workshop). Typical format: residential, on campus, with student accommodation, meals included, and supervision by faculty or doctoral students. Admission is selective and based on an application (transcripts, a personal statement, and sometimes a letter of recommendation and an interview).
Who is this programme for?
Students in their last two years of high school and first-year university students planning to apply to universities abroad.
- English level: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (sometimes B2, assessed at interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, with a strong record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the discipline
Curriculum and skills you’ll develop
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits.
Key skills you’ll develop:
- Berklee music theory
- Composition and arranging
- Individual instrumental technique (1-on-1 lessons)
- Ensemble performance (combo
- Big band
- Choir)
- Studio production
- Sight-reading
By the end of the programme, you’ll have a completed project, an official university certificate and, often, a letter of recommendation written by a supervising faculty member.
A typical day
The exact schedule varies by programme. Weekend excursions and visits.
Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: $4,500 to $8,500, including tuition, accommodation and meals. Flights, travel health insurance and spending money are extra.
Booking through La Route des Langues, a YDS partner
You register through our partner La Route des Langues, which handles programme selection, your application, campus accommodation, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 assistance. YDS provides admissions coaching so you can make the most of this programme in your Bachelor’s application.
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does the programme usually last?
3 to 5 weeks, depending on the format.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2-C1).
How do I register?
Through our partner La Route des Langues. Go to the booking page →
How can YDS help me make the most of this programme?
Full admissions coaching: see the service.
🎓 Ready to sign up?
2026 prices and availability from our partner La Route des Langues.
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