Want to play an instrument for your favourite artist? Here’s how to set the wheels in motion

Getting a job doing what you love can be a never-ending battle, from knowing what courses to study at college or uni to whether you should be taking a different route and getting an internship – it’s mind boggling.

Here at United By Pop we want to shed a little light on some of the more creative industries and help you along the way, just remember who helped you when you’re the next Simon Cowell and stonking rich.

If you love playing an instrument AND see it as more than a hobby The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) could be the place to further your dreams. They’ve helped the likes of Ed Sheeran and Newton Faulkner, plus unlike other universities the student-to-tutor ratios is extremely low, meaning you’re going to get more precious education for your money.

If you know your paradiddles from your triplets it might just sway you to know that Cherisse Osei, who’s played drums all over the world for the likes of Paloma Faith, Brian Ferry and Mika will be bringing her experience and knowledge to the classroom from this September.

Find out more about the courses on offer and how to apply here.