Will Calhoun
> Drum students enjoyed a top masterclass by the world renowned stixman Will Calhoun. Will treated students to some awesome tub-thumping demonstrations and then wowed them with his stories about his past work with the Grammy award winning band Living Colour, as well as numerous other artists. http://www.willcalhoun.com

Johnny Hiland
> Country star Johnny Hiland was in the house to give an inspirational masterclass to guitar students. Johnny has worked with such luminaries as Steve Vai, Randy Travis and Lynn Anderson, and goes to prove that being visually impaired doesn’t stop you from being a guitar great! Students were dazzled by his playing and inspired by his life story. http://www.johnnyhiland.com

Iain Archer
> Former member of Snow Patrol, Iain Archer came to ACM to inspire Higher Diploma and Degree students. The Ivor Novello award winner spent two days as the guest lecturer in the songwriting, and composition and arrangement classes. http://www.iainarcher.com

Dom Famularo
> Leading performer and drum clinician, Dom Famularo crossed the Atlantic to spend some time at the ACM. Dom was the first guest lecturer to perform at ACM 10 years ago and his repeat visit was well worth the wait. http://www.domfamularo.com

Janek Gwizdala
> New York bassist Janek Gwizdala was in the building to demonstrate his insane technical ability to ACM’s wide-eyed students. Janek then answered questions about his career and gave advice about technique. http://www.janekbass.com

Emre Ramazanoglu
> Respected drummer Emre, who is also a producer, engineer and composer, has worked with some of the industry’s most esteemed musicians including Michael Jackson, Dido, Shakira andThe Prodigy! A top masterclass indeed! http://www.emremusic.com

Line Hilton
> ACM vocalists benefited from some top teaching, when Line Hilton came to visit. Line specialises in developing vocalists using a technique called Speech Level Singing (SLS), which is one of the most recognised forms of contemporary vocal training. http://www.linehilton.com

Bill Bruford
> Students were delighted to welcome influential drummer Bill Bruford back to ACM for a guest lecture. Not only was Bill a prominent figure in the British art rock movement, he was also an important part of the ACM Business School for over 4 years. http://www.billbruford.com

Greg Koch
> Accompanied by bass master Roscoe Beck and ace stixman Johnny C, Greg demonstrated a variety of playing styles and gave advice on the do's and don'ts of technique and set-up. http://www.gregkoch.com

Paul Turner
> Jamiroquai bassist Paul Turner was in the building to demonstrate his great technique and approach to playing. Paul gave ACM students an insight into his background, influences and experiences of working artists such as Annie Lennox and Simply Red. http://www.jamiroquai.com

Mark Richardson
> "It’s always a pleasure to come to ACM and rock out with the students!" ACM favourite Mark Richardson of Skunk Anansie and Feeder fame dropped in to the school again to catch up with the drum students. Taking time off from recording the new Feeder album, wowed the audience with some serious tub thumping and shared stories of his trials and tribulations in the industry. http://www.feederweb.com

Mike Shapiro
> All round drum-meister and tutor at the L.A Music Academy Mike Shapiro visited ACM. The ace stixman talked to the packed out lecture theatre about his experiences, including his most recent work on the new album from legendary Brazilian pianist and band leader Sergio Mendes, which features such stellar artists such as Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and will.i.am from The Black Eyed Peas http://www.lamusicacademy.com

Starsailor
> The lucky audience of just 70, made up of radio competition winners and a selection of ACM students, were treated to intimate acoustic renditions of songs from their new album, ‘On the Outside’ as well as old favourites. http://www.starsailor.net

Lars Lehrman
> German groovemeister Lars Lehrman recently spent some quality teaching time with ACM's bass students. Lars, who is an experienced teacher and editor of German bass magazine, 'Bass Professor', came in to teach alongside bass tutors Pat Hughes and Paul Francis. Thanks for your time, Lars! http://www.larslehmann.com

Steve Rucker
> xperienced performer and teacher Steve Rucker crossed the Atlantic to spend some time at ACM. As the the director of the Drumset programme at the University of Miami for the past 20 years, as well as being an established member of the Bee Gees band, Steve imparted a wealth of knowledge to the eager drum student crowd. http://www.myspace.com/stephenrucker

Phil Mulford
> ACM welcomed Phil Mulford, one of the UK’s most respected bass players, for a great masterclass. He has worked with artists such as Leo Sayer, Tom Jones, Marc Almond and Gloria Gaynor as well as having a fantastic West End, television and publications career. http://www.philmulford.co.uk

Andy Edwards
> Experienced drummer and drum clinician Andy Edwards treated students to some awesome demonstrations and then wowed them with his stories of playing alongside some of the world's greatest musicians. http://andyedwardsmusic.blogspot.com

Jonathan Law
> Jonathan has been building and repairing guitars since 1986 and has worked for a number of high profile guitar companies. More recently he has established Feline Guitars. During his masterclass Jonathan talked to students about setting up, maintaining and repairing guitars. http://www.felineguitars.com

Victy Silva
> Experienced session singer Victy Silva. She talked to students about recording with artists such as Placebo, Suede, Tom Jones and The Stereophonics and her touring experiences with artists including Elton John http://www.victysilva.co.uk

Chad Smith
> Chad Returns (again!) “It’s always amazing to come to ACM and support you guys in your studies. Be true to yourself and be true to your art and keep up the good work.” In what is now becoming a regular event (5 times and counting!), Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith returned to ACM and was welcomed to the stage of the Electric Theatre by 150 awe-struck students. Students had spent the week before practicing three classic Chili Pepper tracks, as selected by Chad, in preparation for the big day. Several lucky students then got the chance to jam on stage with Chad – awesome! http://www.redhotchilipeppers.com

Kevan Gallagher
> Music Production students enjoyed a top masterclass by highly regarded freelance sound engineer and producer Kevan Gallagher. He talked to the eager audience about his career, sharing stories about his past work with recording artists such as Ronan Keating, as well discussing his work on numerous TV and Film projects. http://www.kevangallagher.com

Hank Shocklee
> Hip hop legend Hank Shocklee recently paid a visit to ACM. Hank is best known as the producer and co-manager of Public Enemy and has played a key role in the development of Rap Music. He shared stories about his past work with Public Enemy and other legends such as Dr. Dre, Tupac and Mary J Blige, as well discussing his new projects. “I’m glad I could come here to spread some of my knowledge to you guys so you can take that knowledge and develop it in your own way. You guys are the future and I know that this place will help you to get out there and do your thing!” http://www.myspace.com/hankshocklee

Dominic Miller
> Dominic has worked with some of the industry’s most esteemed musicians including Sting, The Pretenders, Paul Young and Sheryl Crow. Students commented that they found the workshop inspirational and informative. http://www.dominicmiller.com

Steve Lawson and Trip Wamsley
> The bassists gave some awesome demonstrations and then passed on top tips about how to make it as a professional musician. www.stevelawson.net and
http://www.twbass.com

Daniel Pearce
> Talented singer and drummer Daniel, best known for his work with Pop Stars band, One True Voice, got stuck in and performed at a Live Performance Workshop and afterwards answered questions and gave students advice about performing under pressure. http://www.daniel-pearce.com

Steve Washington
> Steve gave a banging masterclass. Steve, one of the UK's most respected session and touring drummers, and has worked with the likes of Take That, Wet Wet Wet and Texas spent time wowing students with some serious tub-thumping and discussing a life spent as a professional musician.

Steve Smyth
> Lead guitarist with metal bands DragonLord and Nevermore, Guitar students were treated to some energetic thrashing from rock lord Steve!

http://www.stevesmyth.com

Peter Day
> Producer supremo Peter Day spoke at length to Music Production students about his experiences, including his time spent working with Stock, Aitken and Waterman in the 80s and 90s. He also spoke about his own production company 'Point 4 Music'’, having written and produced for artists such as Lemar and Atomic Kitten. http://www.myspace.com/point4

Hugh Cornwell
> Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell came to ACM to record a track for the upcoming MOJO 'Bob Dylan' Special. The session was overseen by ACM Production supremo Clive Cherry and Degree Production student Tom Lambdin. ACM drum student of the year 2003 Windsor McGilvray (now recording and touring with Hugh). http://www.hughcornwell.com

Jazzy Jeff
> Producer, remixer and Dj Jazzy Jeff was half of the superstar duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (longtime partner/performer/actor, Will Smith)that went on to sell over ten million records worldwide. http://www.djjazzyjeff.com

Albert Lee
> Playing his own mix of country, rock and blues to eager ACM students, Albert told students a potted history of his music career which has seen him play all over the world with the likes of Eric Clapton, Hogans Heroes and Joni Mitchell. http://www.albertlee.co.uk

Billy Sheehan
> Groove overlord Billy Sheehan demonstrated his amazing technique and approach to bass playing. Billy, who has rocked all over the world with the likes of Racer X and Mr.Big, told ACM students how he got interested in the bass and made it a successful career. http://www.billysheehan.com

MJ Cole
> MJ Cole's critically acclaimed album 'Sincere', which included the chart topping tracks 'Crazy Love' and 'Sincere', won him the 'Best Producer' from the Muzik and Mobo Awards. His vast experience and success in the music industry was an invaluable resource as MJ sat and chatted with the DJ dept. http://www.myspace.com/mjcole100

Karl 'Tuff Enuff' Brown
> Tuff Enuff demostrated his awesome prowess on the decks and imparted valuable career advice to the ACM DJ onlookers. Tuff said, "ACM is the best academy of it's kind in the country - The facilities are amazing!" http://www.onetuff.com

Gary Powell
> Gary Powell of media darlings, The Libertines, showing students what it takes to make it big. A legend of the future!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Powell

Thomas Lang
> All round session guru and present drum legend Thomas Lang (Robbie Williams, Kylie) blistered his skins with an onslaught of phat beats that left all who looked on gasping for breath. WWW.sticktrix.com http://www.sticktrix.com

Carl Palmer
> Carl (sans Emerson and Lake) strode forth into the Academy and proved his mettle as a legend of rock music past.

http://www.carlpalmer.com

Dave Stewart
> One half of the multi-million selling act The Eurythmics and Brit Award winner for Outstanding Contribution to Music - Dave Stewart discussed his career, future projects and his approach to songwriting. He said that there was no real way to teach songwriting and no singular approach that works better than others. Some songs are written in fifteen minutes and others can take three days. He then decided to have a jam with ACM students which was a once in a lifetime opportunity for a handful of students. http://www.davestewart.com

Jimmy Page
> Guitar legend Jimmy Page came to ACM as part of his involvement with the Riffathon competition. The Led Zep guitar overlord took a tour of the amazing facilities at ACM. http://ledzeppelin.com

Nick Fyffe
> ACM in association with Bass Guitar Magazine welcomed Jamiroquoi bassist Nick Fyffe to Groove School 2004.

http://www.nickfyffe.com

Julian Crampton
> ACM in association with Bass Guitar Magazine welcomed Igcognito bass stalwart Julian Crampton to Groove School 2004.

http://www.juliancrampton.com

Nick Beggs and Adrian Ashton
> ACM in association with Bass Guitar Magazine welcomed Nick and Adrian to Groove School 2004 for some awesome question and answer sessions from the men who bought you Kajagoogoo and The Bass Handbook, respectively.

Katie Melua
> Jazz and Blues singer / songwriter Katie Melua, discovered by all round musical maestro Mike Batt, came to ACM to talk about her rise to fame. Katie joined a degree composition and arrangement class and enhanced the class by explaining her own approach to the songwriting process. http://www.katiemelua.com

DJ Sid Wilson - Slipknot
> Students flocked to catch a glimpse of his turntable wizardry. Amidst awesome demonstrations of scratching, Sid talked about life on the road, his influences, recording with the legendary Rick Rubin and how he landed the gig with Slipknot. http://www.slipknot1.com

Jennifer Batten
> Jennifer's return visit to ACM was a rip-roaring success. She spoke of her time on the road with Michael Jackson and demonstrated some amazing guitar trickery from her forthcoming album to a packed out lecture theatre. http://www.jenniferbatten.com

Billy Cobham
> Billy put on a sumptuous session of inspirational drumming that few could match. Students sat with jaws wide open as one of the best tubthumpers on the planet showed them what it's all about. Billy also took some time to chat with his adoring fans and signed autographs. ACM students experienced a true living legend. http://www.billycobham.com

Vinnie Moore
> Vinnie is one of the best clinicians around and a showcase to ACM students helped to underline this fact. His outstanding feel and phrasing were only matched by his awesome speed and precision. Vinnie regaled students with tales of Rock'n'Roll decadence and the art of home brewed beer! His homebrew recipe is so good that he won't even let his mum have some.. http://www.vinniemoore.com

Stevie Salas and Richie Kotzen
> Bodacious guitar heros Stevie Salas and Richie Kotzen brought a whirlwind of tough riffin', wailing solos and industry insights to ACM students. Stevie talked of his time laying down the guitar noodles on 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' whilst Richie spoke about playing arenas and hearing your own songs on the radio! www.richiekotzen.com and http://www.steviesalas.com

Garry Willis
> ACM in association with Bass Guitar Magazine welcomed bass legends Garry Willis, Nick Fyffe, Julian Crampton and Janek Gwizdala to Groove School 2004.

http://www.garywillis.com