"40 Years of Music" with Songwriter-Producer-Performer Clarence McDonald Jul 30, 2009
On Thursday, July 30, MI’s Audio Engineering, Keyboard, and Voice departments join to present a special seminar with legendary songwriter, producer, and performer Clarence McDonald. McDonald’s career as a writer, producer, performer and arranger spans more than 40 years. His versatile keyboard style has been featured on recordings by entertainment icons including Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Justin Timberlake, Hall & Oates, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, Bill Withers, Smokey Robinson, Linda Ronstadt, Boz Scaggs, The Jackson 5, Carole King, Seals & Crofts, Tina Turner, David T. Walker and The Carpenters. His writing, production and arranging credits include collaborations with Bill Withers, The Emotions, The Dells, Freddy Hubbard, Euge Groove, Patty LaBelle, Michael Lington, Johnny Mathis, The Memphis Horns, Billy Preston, Stanley Turrentine, Deniece Williams, and Nancy Wilson among many others.This event begins at 4:00pm in MI's Concert Hall and is open to all students.
Jul 30, 2009
"40 Years of Music" with Songwriter-Producer-Performer Clarence McDonald
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Chris Coleman Clinic
On Thursday, July 30 from 12-2pm in the Concert Hall, MI's Drum Department presents a clinic with Chris Coleman. Read more...
Clinic with System of a Down Bassist Shavo
On Thursday, July 30, MI's Bass Department presents a special clinic/Q&A with Shavo, bassist with hugely popular rockers System of... Read more...
Jul 27, 2009
Jon Clayden Named MI Voice Program Director
Musicians Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Clayden as Director of the Voice Department beginning in July 2009. Read more...
Jul 23, 2009
Free Music Business Seminars
This summer, MI’s Music Business Program is presenting two free, open-to-the-public seminars at MI’s Hollywood campus. Musicians, vocalists,... Read more...
"How to Get Your Music Into Video Games" Panel Discussion
Want to get your music into the multi-million dollar video game industry? On Thursday July 23 at 12pm the MI Student Council presents... Read more...
Jul 22, 2009
Shane Theriot Open Counseling
On Wednesday, July 22, New Orleans Strat-slinger (and MI alumnus) Shane Theriot will visit MI for a special open counseling session.... Read more...
Production Music Clinic with Steve Bravin
On Wednesday, July 22 MI’s Artist and Career Services Department presents a seminar on Production Music with songwriter-studio musician-music... Read more...
Artist and Career Services Presents Industry Fair
On Wednesday, July 22 from 11am-2pm in the Hollywood Passage, MI’s Artist and Career Services Department (ACS) presents another in... Read more...