Elevate your skills
Elevate is a hub of online music courses designed for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Feed your curiosity and learn about a topic you love, whether you’re serious about your subject, trying something for the first time, having a bit of fun, or bringing a hobby or project to life. With more online courses added every month, there’s always something new to learn. Delve into a range of topics with the support of industry professionals, with a huge variety of music courses available — each led by an expert in your chosen industry. Even better, it’s all designed and developed by ICMP, a leading creative university with a 30-year heritage, so you know your learning is in safe, experienced hands. Flexible, accessible, and powered by industry expertise, just choose a course to get started.
Choose from over 30 online music courses
Passionate about lyric writing or an instrument? Dabbling in music composition? Or ready to make your mark as an entrepreneur? With Elevate, you can specialise in an area of your choice, or try an Expert Track – popular course bundles that give you a solid overview of your chosen subject, like blues guitar, songwriting or music production. Whatever you decide, you’ll be rewarded with a certificate, new skills and knowledge, and an impressive portfolio.
Made for everyone
Elevate is for everyone, whether you’re broadening your horizons, honing your skills, delving deeper into a favourite subject, or setting yourself up for a successful career. Whichever online music course you choose, there are immersive and engaging ways to learn — think quizzes, interactive sessions, video features, optional 121 mentoring and even monthly masterclasses on your chosen subject track— as well as traditional reading and assignments. And along the way, you’ll have exclusive access to hints and tips from industry insiders, helpful study hacks, and the support and guidance of an expert. It’s a chance to really get inside an industry that interests you, and learn by doing. All of our courses are created in collaboration with industry partners too, so you’ll unlock new software and discounts each month to use on the brands and products you love, and push your learning even further.
Learn in your own way
Once you’ve decided on your online course, start whenever you’re ready and learn at your own pace. With Elevate Lifetime Access — which comes as standard — you can revisit your modules and our masterclass archives at any time, as often as you like, and even after you’ve finished. Our music courses are designed to fit round you, and not the other way round. There are no deadlines to worry about — though we’re there to guide, prompt and support you through every module. It all means you can complete your course in a way that works for you, without stress or pressure, which keeps learning fun and flexible. Ready to go? Log in on any device and dive straight in.
Taught by experts
At Elevate, we think the best teachers are the ones who’ve seen it and done it for themselves. Our online courses are exclusively created by over 100 industry professionals, including well-known musicians, writers, and entrepreneurs who write and deliver every module. There’s really no-one better to learn from, as they’ll give you a glimpse into your chosen field unlike any other. Our experts also know what’s new and relevant, and update their courses accordingly, so you stay ahead even as technologies and techniques change. And, if you need more insight or want 121 support, you can sign up for additional personal mentorship and exclusive networking opportunities with industry insiders.
Broaden your knowledge
Through our great value and comprehensive expert track bundles, you’ll delve into the details of your chosen subject. Try our Essential Blues Guitar Expert Track for a broad look at this cultural phenomenon, getting to grips with the technical elements and unique style that make this such an iconic genre. Songwriting more your thing? Try either the Creative Songwriting Expert Track or the Complete Songwriter Expert Track, learning about crafting lyrics, popular genres and beating writer’s block. As for the more experimental, our expert tracks in areas like Sound Production with Ableton Live are ideal, helping you master this cutting-edge software from production to editing and effects. Whatever you choose, once you’re finished you’ll have developed the skills, knowledge and portfolio you need to make your own music or build your career.
Brought to you by the Institute of Contemporary Music
Elevate is a collection of short online courses curated and hosted by ICMP University, leading creative educators with 30 years’ experience in nurturing the industry’s rising stars. Built on ICMP’s specialist creative expertise and enviable global connections, Elevate offers the kind of real-life, backstage knowledge you won’t find on any other online course. And when you learn with Elevate, you’ll have the option to join ICMP’s Industry Insider mentoring programme, getting dedicated 121 time with a relevant artist, creative, or professional. Put it all together, and you can see exactly why so many people choose us. Elevate your passion. Elevate your skills. Elevate your career. Where will you start?
