The Members Lounge is the main community hub inside Modern Metal Academy. It includes multiple areas where members can interact, share their progress, participate in challenges, access discounts, and join livestreams. This article explains each section of the Members Lounge and how to use it effectively.
You can access the Members Lounge here:
https://app.modernmetalacademy.com/spaces/11273548/discovery
The Forum | Share Your Progress & Connect With Others
The Forum is the primary area where members post content, share updates, and participate in discussions.
Inside the Forum, you can:
Post videos of your riffs and practice sessions
Share progress on Daily Guitar Hacks or lesson pathways
Upload audio clips or full song ideas
Ask questions about technique, theory, gear, or practice routines
Comment on other members’ posts, offer support and constructive critism
Participate in Monthly Challenges and Battle of the Riffs submissions
This is the best place to stay engaged and track your progress over time.
Live Chat | Hang Out in Real Time
The Live Chat area is a casual, real-time space where members can talk instantly with each other.
It’s designed for:
Quick conversations
Sharing ideas
Meeting other members
Asking fast questions
Chatting before or after livestreams
You can even send audio recordings and images on the chat
It functions like a group chat room and helps keep the community connected throughout the day.
Discounts Area | Exclusive Member Deals
Inside the Members Lounge, you’ll find a section dedicated to exclusive MMA member discounts.
These include deals from Modern Metal Academy partners such as:
Schecter Guitars (USA ONLY) - 15% off the entire Schecter USA Store (Masters members only)
20% off Submission Audio
20% off Antelope Audio
15% off the MMA Store
Members can redeem these discounts directly through the Lounge.
Both Ignite and Masters members have access to these partner benefits (except for Schecter)
Livestreams & Live Events Section
Live events available to Ignite and Masters members are hosted through the Members Lounge area.
Here you can:
Join general livestreams
Access community-wide sessions
View upcoming livestream schedules
Click into live rooms directly when a session begins
RSVP to upcoming events and sync with your calendar
Masters-exclusive livestreams will be available to Masters members only in the masters features area, but all-general livestreams are accessible to both plans.
Replay videos are posted within the past events after the live event concludes.
Announcements & Updates
The Lounge also includes announcements where you will find:
Monthly Challenge details
Battle of the Riffs themes
New lesson uploads
Livestream dates
Community highlights
Recognition posts
Badge winners
Checking this section regularly helps you stay updated on everything happening inside MMA.
Notifications
You can enable push or email notifications for:
Replies to your posts
New challenge updates
Livestream reminders
Major announcements
Notification settings can be adjusted here:
https://app.modernmetalacademy.com/your-settings
Best Practices for Using the Lounge
To get the most out of the community:
Share progress consistently
Support others with positive, constructive feedback
Take part in challenges
Start discussions and ask questions
Respect everyone’s learning journey
Use the Live Chat to connect and stay engaged
The Lounge is built on encouragement, growth, and collaboration.
Troubleshooting
If the Members Lounge is not loading or one of the sections is missing:
Refresh the page
Try Google Chrome
Log out and back in
Try the mobile app
Clear your browser cache
Restart your device
If the issue continues, contact support:
https://www.modernmetalacademy.com/support