UCAS Application Deadline - 26th Jan APPLY NOW admissions@bimm.ac.uk | 0344 2 646 666 APPLY PROSPECTUS OPEN DAYS MENU Home » Why Study Guitar? Why Study Guitar? WHAT TO EXPECT FIND YOUR COURSE We know what it takes to make a guitarist not just great, but legendary. After all, the likes of James Bay, Isabel Torres, Cameron Cooper and Kai Smith (Dua Lipa) have walked through our doors and out into the music industry. And you could be next. The role of the guitar player is a versatile one, making it one of the most exciting instruments to excel at. And at BIMM Institute, you’ll transform your passion into something you can do every day of your life. Whether you study our two-year diploma or three-year degree, you’ll leave with all the skills, behaviours and experience you need to break into the music industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience, perform in live sessions, make invaluable connections and learn all you need to carve a meaningful career with your flight case in hand. Why Study Guitar? Key facts Available at all BIMM Institute locations Available as an industry-led diploma or undergraduate degree World-class lecturers A well-balanced blend of theory, analysis, practical and technical skills State-of-the-art facilities and top-of-the-range equipment from some of music’s leading brands Unrivalled industry internships and real-world opportunities The chance to play guitar onstage at festivals like Glastonbury Industry-leading Masterclasses with some of the planet’s best guitarists What to expect Whether your goal is to become a better guitar player or define your own route to success, you’ll be able to achieve these and more at BIMM Institute. Because we’ve consulted closely with industry professionals, we know that a watertight knowledge of all musical styles makes for an industry-ready guitar player. That’s why our BIMM Institute Guitar courses will hone your skills across the board. You’ll learn core topics within your first year, such as: Core and Applied Instrument Skills Performance Skills Applied Performance Creative Technology Optional modules to meet your goals At BIMM Institute, we don’t believe that ‘one size fits all’. That’s why our Guitar course puts you in control. With our undergraduate course, you’ll first learn the necessary employability skills and find where you’ll fit within the industry. Then, you can customise your studies through our range of optional modules. These are designed to help you become the multifaceted professional the industry is looking for – and ultimately help you reach your personal and professional goals. Expand your skill set with optional modules, such as: Music Creation with Technology Specialised Genre Performance MD-Led Performance Scoring for Drama Culture and Society Studying Guitar takes you places you never initially thought. With our optional modules, you’ll build your own path to success and launch into your dream career. Your potential career paths: Creative Performer Session Specialist Commercial Band Performer Music Teacher Academic Exclusive networking opportunities You’ll have access to exclusive networking opportunities and the chance to collaborate with like-minded fellow musicians throughout your course. And as we’re all about collaboration here at BIMM Institute, you’ll connect with creatives studying different disciplines through BIMM Connect – our own exclusive social media platform. This allows you to team up and network with fellow students, alumni, bands, songwriters, press agents, managers and promoters to get the most out of your time here. Student success stories Your lecturers Masterclasses Internships and opportunities Guitar on the blog Any questions? For any questions regarding our Guitar courses or if you’d like more information on how to apply to BIMM Institute, please contact our Admissions Team on 0344 2 646 666 or email admissions@bimm.ac.uk. APPLY NOW ATTEND AN OPEN DAY ORDER A PROSPECTUS HOW TO APPLY FEES & FINANCE TERM DATES INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ORDER A PROSPECTUS ATTEND AN OPEN DAY APPLY NOW © 2021 BIMM Institute British and Irish Modern Music Institute