ACM Guildford
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is the UK's leading creative industries education provider.
ACM has been training artists, musicians, producers and entrepreneurs for careers in the music industry since 1995. With state-of-the-art facilities, world-class faculty and extensive connections within the music industry, ACM offers music programmes that develop students to their maximum potential, surrounding them with like-minded individuals and instantly immersing them in the music industry. T
🎵 This summer could be the start of something bigger.
The UK’s creative industries employ more than 2.4 million people, contribute over £120 billion to the economy each year, and are expected to create almost 366,000 new jobs by 2030.
At ACM Summer School, young creatives aged 12–17 can spend a week developing their skills, exploring their interests, and learning from industry professionals in real-world creative environments, building confidence and nurturing a passion that could lead to future creative study and careers.
🎤 Performance
🎧 Music Production
🎮 Games Development
📍 Available in London, Guildford or Birmingham
📅 10–14 August 2026
👥 Ages 12–17
Want to be the musician everyone wants in their band?
Study Bass at ACM and develop the skills, experience and industry connections needed to build a career in music.
From live performance and studio recording to collaboration with artists, songwriters and producers, you’ll learn what it takes to become a versatile, in-demand player.
Find out more via the link in bio.
We asked one of our prospective students what would make this university a 10 out of 10, and this is their response. There’s still time to join us this September, apply now via link in bio.
Do you want to write and compose music?
Designed for emerging composers, arrangers and sound artists, the course combines advanced compositional techniques with real-world industry context helping students develop their own creative voice while building a professional portfolio.
From collaborative briefs to scoring for visual media, students explore where composition can take them across today’s creative industries.
Find out more via the link in bio.
Thinking about studying at ACM? There’s still time to join us this month.
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the campus, meet tutors and current students, learn more about our courses, and get a real feel for life at ACM.
Whether you’re passionate about Music, Production, Business, Media, Games or Social Commerce, you’ll discover how ACM can help turn your creative ambitions into a career.
Over the next few weeks we have open days in our London, Birmingham and Guildford campuses. Book a spot via our website now!
Tutor AC shares their favourite part of teaching students on ACM’s Rap + MC pathway, from helping students build confidence in their artistry to developing the skills needed to thrive in today’s music industry.
Find out more via our website.
Bookings are now open for ACM Studio Access at Metropolis Studios this Saturday 30 May.
If you’re considering ACM, or already set to join us, this is your opportunity to experience the studios, people and industry environment that make ACM different.
From stepping inside the rooms where global award winning artists have recorded, to hearing directly from our tutors and engineers, this is designed to give you a real insight into the experience and connections available to ACM students.
🎵 Explore legendary studio spaces
🎚 Attend live engineering masterclasses
🎤 Meet tutors, students and the ACM team
🚀 Discover how ACM students gain real industry experience while they study
📍 Metropolis Studios
📅 Saturday 30 May | 11am–2:30pm
🎟 We’d recommend booking your place in advance via the link in bio.
20/04/2026
A glimpse into the ACM student experience at Metropolis. We’re proud to offer the next generation of producers, engineers and artists access to Metropolis Studios - giving them hands-on access to industry standard facilities through our partnership with Metropolis. Why not book an open day through the ACM website to discover what we can do for you!
Could an ACM diploma be your next step?
ACM’s Diploma and Extended Diploma courses are perfect for students passionate about music performance, production, live sound, songwriting, creative media or games development - all within a collaborative and supportive creative environment.
Join us at our upcoming Guildford Diploma Open Evening on the 23rd of March to take part in hands-on workshops, meet like minded creatives and experience what life could be like at ACM.
Sign up via the link in bio.
12/03/2026
Ready to make the first step to turn your passion into a career?
Whether it’s music production or game development, we offer Diploma courses to meet your creative needs.
Take part in hands-on workshops and collaborative creative sessions, meet our industry-experienced tutors and explore our specialist teaching studios and creative spaces.
Join us on 23rd March at ACM Guildford for our Diploma Open Evening.
📅 ACM Diploma Open Evening
📍 ACM Guildford
🕚 23rd of March @ 17:30
🎟️ Book via link in bio
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Address
Rodboro Buildings, Bridge Street
Guildford
GU14SB
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |