Cameron Mills Group is proud to have created The Rock and Pop Academy – the home for young musicians across Devon.

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Built by Cameron Mills Group, The Rock and Pop Academy brings together everything we believe music education should be: real, exciting, creative and connected to the industry.

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For young people aged 7–18, it’s a place to learn, play, perform and grow – developing musical skills, confidence, friendships and the experience to become the artists they want to be.

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From electric guitar, bass and drums to vocals, every student gets the opportunity to learn their instrument, discover new music and experience what it’s really like to be part of a band.

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What Happens at The Rock and Pop Academy?

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Every two-hour session is packed with music, creativity and energy.

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First hour: students receive small-group tuition, with a maximum of five students per tutor. They develop their skills on guitar, bass, drums or vocals while learning real songs and building a growing repertoire.

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Second hour: everyone comes together in our jam space to rehearse and perform as a band. Students learn how to listen, collaborate, experiment and perform together – gaining the confidence that only comes from making music with other people.

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And because we believe learning should feel like a record label, not a classroom, sessions are filled with challenges, games, music quizzes and creative activities – particularly for our younger students.

 

Perform. Create. Connect.

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At The Rock and Pop Academy, performing is part of the journey.

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Throughout the year, students build a live setlist before taking their music out of the classroom and onto real stages. From local performances and showcases to our major end-of-year shows, students get the chance to experience the excitement of performing in front of an audience.

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But there’s another part of The Rock and Pop Academy that makes it different.

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We’re built with the industry.

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Through Cameron Mills Group, our students are connected to a network of professional musicians, artists, producers, performers and creative industry leaders. Our wider CMG network includes acclaimed artists and industry figures, alongside our incredible patrons and partners – bringing genuine industry experience directly into the learning environment.

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That means masterclasses, workshops, performances, advice and inspiration from people who have actually done it.

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Because music education shouldn't just teach young people how to play a song.

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It should show them where music can take them.