Paul Kirkham is owner and Managing Director at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, a leading school for students of guitar, bass, drums, vocals, songwriting and associated subjects, located in London.  He acquired the Institute in 2003 following a 15-year career as a senior business executive, during which time he managed large and complex companies all over the world.  Paul has been directing and managing a major programme of investment and development which has seen the organisation more than double in size. As a leading provider of structured, relevant and high quality education to young musicians and creative artists, the Institute is at the forefront of the development of education and training as a key element of the future music industry.