Introducing The ‘Artist Series’

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Every single one of our artist-led courses is curated and hosted by a popular musician or industry name – including guitarists, drummers, bassists, vocalists and more; The Ace Method for guitar, for example, is written by guitarist Ace from UK rock band Skunk Anansie.

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The ‘Artist Series’

Come and learn from the experts with an online music course by Elevate. Every single one of our artist-led courses is curated and hosted by a popular musician or industry name – including guitarists, drummers, bassists, vocalists and more; The Ace Method for guitar, for example, is written by guitarist Ace from UK rock band Skunk Anansie. You’ll learn everything from how to master technical elements of play, to how to use cutting-edge music software – exploring diverse genres, elements of music theory, and ways to collaborate with other artists.

Here what our students say

Tobi J.

Ace Guitar Academy

“Having been a fan of Skunk Anansie for a long time, it was really cool to get tips and adivce from Ace! Phenomenal course, such great value for insights from someone active in the industry.”

Jaidon F.

Ace Guitar Academy

“Thoroughly enjoyed and picked up some really useful tips, would reccommend.”

Rob O.

Ace Guitar Academy

“I loved the logical approach, the simplicity and the examples used to teach chords, strumming, licks, picking..It just made me a better guitarist and opened my mind to a whole musical universe”

FAQs

  • Did Ace write this course?

    Yes, he did. The Ace Guitar Academy was originally a book written by Ace which has since been adapted into a highly interactive online course and repeatedly revalidated. It’s packed full of guitar tips and music industry knowledge that Ace has picked up during his incredible career as guitarist and backing vocalist for British indie rock band, Skunk Anansie.

  • DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE SONG TUTORIALS?

    Yes, absolutely. Ace will take you through over a dozen song tutorials on guitar, one step at a time.

  • IS THIS COURSE ONLY FOR ELECTRIC GUITARISTS?

    No. While Ace is an award-winning electric guitarist himself, meaning this is the perfect course for anyone looking for electric guitar tuition, the Ace Guitar Academy content focuses on all aspects of guitar playing and can be applied to both acoustic and electric guitars.

  • DO I NEED ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TO TAKE THIS COURSE?

    The Ace Guitar Academy is designed to be a foundational guitar experience. Completing this course will see you progress from beginner to intermediate level as a guitarist.

  • WHEN CAN I BEGIN MY COURSE?

    You can start whenever you’re ready! Elevate courses are accessed on demand, so you can start and pause your learning at any time. There are no deadlines to begin or complete your course by, so you can progress your studies when it suits you. All course materials are yours to keep, so you can take the course again further down the track if you’d like.

  • WHAT KIND OF DEVICE DO I NEED?

    To study an Elevate course, you just need to bring an inquisitive mind. You can easily complete your course on any mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

  • DO I RECEIVE ANY DISCOUNTS AS AN ELEVATE STUDENT?

    Yes. We work with a range of industry partners to provide Elevate students like yourself with discounted software to support your learning journey. Your courses will include links to discounts, where relevant.

  • WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY COURSE?

    If you have any questions about your course, please send an email to hello@icmp-elevate.com. We aim to respond to all emails within 24 hours – if not sooner! You can also call our admissions team on 020 7328 0222

  • WHAT DO I RECEIVE WHEN I FINISH MY COURSE?

    Once you’ve completed all your course lessons, you’ll be awarded a certificate found on your dashboard page, which you can download and share.

  • DO I REALLY GET LIFETIME ACCESS?

    Yes – you absolutely do! ICMP Elevate courses are designed to be revisited, so you can reuse the course material to practice, develop and continue to improve. As long as you have an account with us, you’ll have access to all the courses you’ve purchased.

  • HOW CAN I PAY FOR A COURSE?

    We offer a range of payment methods for your course, including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can even use PayPal credit to spread your payments.

The Ace Guitar Academy

Want to learn electric guitar from a pro? Look no further. In this charismatic course by Ace, guitarist in legendary British rock group Skunk Anansie, you’ll learn all the essential theories, techniques, and concepts, and get an overview of the electric guitar and the part it plays in contemporary music.

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