YOUR ROADMAP TO MASTERY
STRUCTURED PROGRESS. REAL RESULTS.​​
After more than 20 years of touring the world, playing on every inhabited continent, releasing multiple albums and collaborating with incredible musicians like Mick Gordon and Tom Player., and companies like Mayones and Schecter.
One thing has always been clear to me:
Real progress doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s structure. It’s intention.
It’s knowing exactly what to work on, and why.
That’s why I built Modern Metal Academy.
MASTER ADVANCED RHYTHM AND DOWNPICKING
Develop rock-solid timing, precision, and power so every riff hits with intent and clarity.
BUILD REAL WORLD STAGE ENDURANCE AND PRECISION
Train the stamina and control to perform flawlessly under pressure, night after night.
DEVELOPING SPEED WITHOUT FORSAKING GROOVE
Increase your speed and precision while staying locked into the pocket with feel and groove.
This is the system I wish I had when I started.
Built from everything I’ve learned on stage, in the studio, and alongside the world’s best.
- Browne
CELEBRATING YOUR PROGRESS
ALL IN ONE PLACE
After years of touring, recording, and constantly pushing myself as a player,
one thing I’ve learned is that growth doesn’t happen in isolation.
It happens through connection and feedback.
That’s why at Modern Metal Academy, community is at the heart of everything.
You’re not on your own here.
You’re surrounded by players who share your passion, your struggles, and your drive to get better.
CONNECT
Share your journey, swap ideas, and grow alongside players who are serious about progress.
IN YOUR AREA
Discover local members, organise jams, and connect with like-minded guitarists in your area.
PROGRESS
Upload clips of your playing to get real, constructive feedback from other members walking the same path.
IN REAL TIME
Take part in livestreams, Q&As, and exclusive masterclasses with John Browne.
GROUP CHAT
Collaborate, share ideas, and stay motivated in focused group chats built around key topics and techniques.
ONE APP
Lessons, feedback, community, and challenges. Everything you need to progress, all in one seamless experience.
BATTLE OF THE RIFFS
STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
I’ve been writing and recording music for most of my life, and one thing I’ve learned is that songwriting is a skill.
It grows through consistent practice and honest feedback.
That’s exactly what Battle of the Riffs is about.
Each month, you’ll get a creative brief, write your best original track, and go head-to-head with players from around the world.
WRITE
Create your best original song based on the monthly brief. Write, Submit and show off your riffs, ideas, and creativity.
LISTEN
Go head-to-head in a live streamed event where every track is played, reviewed, and given real-time feedback.
AWARD
All entries are marked by the team, with standout tracks winning epic prizes from our world-class sponsors.
OUR SPONSORS
POWERFUL LEARNING TOOLS
PRACTICE SMARTER WITH THE ADVANCED PLAYER​
I’ve spent years refining how I practice, and I wanted to make that process more effective and fun.
The Advanced Video Player gives you everything you need to get the most out of your time;
Real-time tablature synced with video, looping, slowdown, and a built-in speed trainer to help you master every detail.
All backing tracks were recorded, mixed, and prepared by me, with multi-stem control so you can solo, mute, and mix each instrument for a completely immersive learning experience.
LEARN
Follow real-time tablature synced with video and master each part step by step with clarity and precision.
ISOLATE
Loop tricky sections, slow them down, and use the built-in speed trainer to perfect every detail of your playing.
ENJOY
Play along to your own custom mix using multi-stem backing tracks. Solo, mute, and balance each instrument.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
INSTANTLY LEVEL UP WITH VIDEO LESSONS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO WORK.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND STREAMS ADDED EVERY WEEK.
ACHIEVE GOALS AT TRIPLE THE SPEED WITH OUR PATHWAYS AND MULTI-STEM BACKING TRACKS
BOOST SKILLS WITH ONE-ON-ONES AND BESPOKE FEEDBACK.
UNLOCK POWERFUL GUIDANCE FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS.