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Masterclasses

In addition to the lectures, lessons, one to one tutorials and extra-curricular classes we run throughout each term, we invite various musicians, music professionals and artists to come in and talk to our students.

With each discipline benefiting from both subject specific events, such as lectures from renowned players, producers or managers, as well as cross discipline masterclasses from some of the top names in the world, students benefit from a wealth of experience and advise.

It’s also a great opportunity to see some fantastic performances in an intimate setting!

Mike Stern Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome American Jazz Fusion Guitarist Mike Stern to ACM to deliver a guitar masterclass session in ACM’s Global House.

During the two hour masterclass session Mike Stern opened the floor to students to ask questions ranging from simple practise regimes through to tips on how to get started and the » more

The Nexus’ James Bauer-Mein Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome James Bauer-Mein, one half of The Nexus writing and production team (with David Sneddon), to ACM to deliver a Music Production masterclass. The two hour session took place on 15th May in ACM’s state-of-the-art SSL Studio.

More about The Nexus

David and James met while touring together as professional » more

Nik Kershaw Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome singer/songwriter and producer Nik Kershaw who delivered a very special masterclass session to an eager ACM student audience.

The two hour performance masterclass, which took place in ACM’s Roger Taylor Zildjian Drum Studio, saw Nik take to the stage alongside his tour bassist and ACM Senior Bass Tutor Paul Geary, » more

American Jazz Guitarist Mike Stern Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome American Jazz Guitarist Mike Stern who delivered a guitar masterclass session.

More about Mike Stern

With a career spanning three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, six-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion » more

Nik Kershaw Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome singer/songwriter and producer Nik Kershaw to ACM to deliver a cross discipline masterclass session. Nik arrived at ACM on Thursday 25th April 2013 for the masterclass session which took place in Room 14 of ACM’s Rodboro Buildings between 3-5pm.

About Nik Kershaw

With over three decades of experience in the » more

Dave Seaman, DJ, Producer, Label Owner and ex-Mixmag Editor Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome songwriter, DJ, label owner and editor of Mixmag Dave Seaman to our Guildford campus on Monday 8th April.

During his visit Dave met with students before giving two guest lectures to the assembled Higher Diploma Music Production classes.

After the masterclass, we were lucky enough to get the following » more

Bassist TM Stevens to Return to ACM

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to illness TM Stevens has had to postpone his visit to ACM. ACM is working hard to re-schedule this masterclass session, but in the mean time we wish TM well and hope to be able to welcome him back soon.

ACM is pleased to confirm the return of bass guitarist TM » more

Drummer Paul Elliott Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome drummer Paul Elliott to Guildford, where he delivered a drum masterclass on Friday 22nd March.

The masterclass took place in Demo Room 2 of ACM’s Artist Development Centre (ADC) from 4pm until 6pm.

About Paul Elliott

Having played and recorded with the likes of Shaun Baxter, Frank Gambale, John Wheatcroft, » more

Guitarist Tim Van der Kuil Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome guitarist Tim Van der Kuil will to Guildford, who delivered a guitar masterclass on Tuesday 19th March 2013.

The masterclass took place in Demo Room 2 of ACM’s Artist Development Centre (ADC) between 4-6pm.

About Tim Van der Kuil

Tim Van Der Kuil grew up in the Perth hills and » more

Snarky Puppy Guitarist Mark Lettieri Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome guitarist Mark Lettieri to Guildford, who delivered a guitar masterclass on Tuesday 12th March.

The masterclass took place in Demo Room 2 of ACM’s Artist Development Centre (ADC) from 4pm until 6pm.

About Mark Lettieri

Mark Lettieri is a Texas-based professional guitarist, producer and songwriter. He grew up in Northern » more

ACM Alumni Zomboy Returns to ACM

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ACM were pleased to welcome back rising Dubstep sensation and ACM Music Production Alumni Josh Mellody aka Zomboy.

During the two hour masterclass, chaired by ACM Tutor Chad Jackson, Josh spoke about his early career as a live sound production, his discovery of the » more

Drum Legend Billy Cobham Visits ACM

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It’s not often you can say you’ve been in the presence of a true musical legend, but ACM students
and tutors alike witnessed the very reasons why drummer Billy Cobham is one of the most influential musicians of all time.

In a packed out lecture room, over 120 ACM students sat in trepidation » more

Video Game & Sound Designer Jack Attridge Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome Video Game and Sound Designer Jack Attridge to Guildford to deliver an Audio Production/CSD Masterclass session on Game Audio and Sound Design.

The masterclass session took place in Room 11 on Monday 25th February from 3-5pm.

Jack has worked as a Sound Designer with some of the biggest companies in » more

Andy James – Shred and Metal Guitarist Visits ACM

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ACM was pleased to welcome Shred and Metal guitarist Andy James to Guildford, who delivered a guitar masterclass on Tuesday 26th February. The masterclass took place in Room 14 of the Rodboro Building from 12 Noon.

About Andy James

For some time he has been widely regarded as one of the U.K.’s rising stars in » more

Josh Mellody aka Zomboy – ACM Alumni to Visit ACM

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ACM is pleased to confirm that Dub-Step sensation and ACM Music Production Alumni Josh Mellody aka Zomboy will be returning to Guildford to deliver an Audio Production Masterclass.

Originally from a background of more traditional sound engineering, running his own recording studio, recording bands, artists, and gaining a following in America with his solo » more

Legendary Drummer Billy Cobham to Visit ACM

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ACM is pleased to confirm that LEGENDARY drummer Billy Cobham will be visiting to deliver a drum masterclass on Wednesday 20th February. The masterclass will be taking place in Room 14 of the Rodboro Building from 2.30pm.

About Billy Cobham

Ever since his breakthrough in the early 1970s-as a founding member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, » more

Guitarist Chris Eaton to Visit ACM

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ACM are pleased to confirm that guitarist Chris Eaton will be visiting ACM to deliver a guitar masterclass on Tuesday 19th February in Room 14 from 12noon – 2pm.

Chris is an experienced session guitarist and has toured the UK, Holland and France, playing at some of London’s leading venues, such as Brixton Academy and » more

British Composer/Music Producer Kevin Kerrigan to Visit ACM

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ACM is pleased to announce that British Composer/Music Producer Kevin Kerrigan will be visiting Guildford to deliver TWO Audio Production Masterclasses on Thursday 14th February.

The masterclasses will both take place in ACM’s state-of-the-art SSL studio, the first at 2-4pm which will concentrate on Kevin’s composition for film and TV career, followed by the second » more