Apply now for the 2010 ICMP guitar scholarship, in partnership with Yamaha Guitars and Total Guitar!

With almost a quarter of a century of experience in developing and delivering relevant, high-quality courses for contemporary musicians, the Guitar Institute (part of the ICMP) has acquired almost legendary status amongst guitarists looking to maximise their talent and develop a career in the music industry.

Located in London, at the heart of the music world, the Institute has pioneered the teaching methods, curriculum and philosophy that have become the benchmarks for contemporary music education.

Guitar Institute courses are tailored to the needs of the guitarist, and the experienced, professional teaching faculty is one of the best in the business.

By enrolling on a Guitar Institute course, you will benefit from:

• Small class sizes, meaning you get plenty of attention!

• One of the best and most experienced teaching faculties in the business

• Opportunities to perform live in gigs and showcases in London

• Connections to the music industry and advice on  building your career

• Industry-standard performance and practice facilities

• Opportunity to build that all-important network of contacts 

In addition, the extensive ICMP facilities and teaching faculty provides access to music business, studio, technology and industry expertise for all students, and the ICMP's unrivalled network into the live and recorded music scene means there has never been a better opportunity to develop your career.

Many places try to copy our formula but of course there is only one Institute, the first and still the best way to make it as a guitarist in the music business!

The Guitar Institute is part of London's Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.