ACM Summer School

Performance

Our Performance course is designed for young musicians aged 12–17 who want to take their playing, technical skills, and confidence on stage to the next level. Throughout the week, students will collaborate in bands, rehearse together, and work towards a live performance in front of family and friends.

Over five days, you’ll take part in focused sessions aimed at enhancing your instrumental technique and developing your skills as a live performer.

What You’ll Learn

● Songs and setlist preparation ● Rehearsal strategies ● Instrument-specific techniques ● Stagecraft
● Collaboration within ensemble playing

The Week Includes

● Daily instrument specific workshops ● Group band rehearsals ● Final live showcase

Some prior experience on your instrument is recommended, ideally around Grade 3 level or above. Don’t worry if you haven’t taken formal exams, just register your interest and we’ll guide you from there

Production

If you’re into beats, samples, or the behind-the-scenes magic of music creation, our Production course is your playground. Using professional DAWs like Logic Pro or Ableton Live, you’ll learn how to shape ideas into fully formed demos and tracks. You’ll also collaborate with Songwriting students to bring their music to life in the studio.

What You’ll Learn

● Beat-making, sampling, and sound design ● Recording vocals and live instruments ● Editing, arranging, and workflow optimization ● Mixing fundamentals and creative production The Week Includes ● Daily studio-based workshops ● Collaborations with performance and songwriting students ● Recording sessions and remix challenges ● Final listening party and group feedback This course is best suited for students with some prior experience in a DAW. If you’ve ever built a beat, made a loop, or explored Logic or Ableton, you’ll fit right in..

Games

This is hands-on, professional game development using Unity and possibly Unreal Engine, depending on updates. You’ll work in teams to design, code, and build a fully playable game by the end of the week.

What You’ll Learn

● 2D and 3D game art & asset creation ● Scripting and logic in Unity ● Level design and user experience ● Team collaboration and playtesting

The Week Includes

● Workshops on game art and design principles ● Coding and engine setup tutorials ● Group project: build your own game ● Final presentation and playthrough of your prototype This course is ideal for students who have some experience with Unity, 2D/3D art, or game design basics. It's not suited for complete beginners, but it’s the perfect next step for aspiring game developers.