Alex Skolnick Clinic Apr 10, 2008
On Thursday, April 10 GIT welcomes Alex Skolnick for an exciting mid-day clinic. Best known for his nine-year association with thrash-metal stars Testament, Alex’s resume also includes six solo CDs and tours with Megadeth, Slayer, Judas Priest, and White Zombie. He has regularly ranked high in guitar magazine polls with awards including ‘Best Thrash Guitarist’ and ‘Most Underrated Guitarist.’ In addition to his accomplishments in metal, Skolnick’s unpredictable career has included recordings and tours as a jazz guitarist leading his own trio. Other collaborations include Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Stu Hamm, Les Claypool (of Primus),Michael Manring, Ozzy Osbourne, rock band Savatage and more. In 2005, Alex reunited with Testament after a thirteen-year absence for a series of sold-out concerts in Europe and Japan.
Jun 18, 2004
UK Offers Career Development Loans for MI Students!
Musicians Institute has recently been approved by the UK Department of Education to offer Career Development Loans (CDL's) to our students... Read more...
Jun 10, 2004
GIT Instructors in Fingerstyle Concert
On Thursday, June 10th GIT proudly presents five of its finest instructors for an evening of fingerstyle guitar. These outstanding... Read more...
Ted Greene Returns to GIT!
Legendary guitarist and teacher Ted Greene returns to GIT for another of his ever-popular open counseling sessions on Thursday, June... Read more...
Jun 08, 2004
GIT Presents Carl Verheyen Band in Concert
On Tuesday, June 8, GIT presents the Carl Verheyen Band in concert at MI. Guitar Magazine calls him "one of the top 10 best guitar... Read more...
Jun 02, 2004
GIT Head Beth Marlis Appears at World Guitar Congress
GIT Department Head Beth Marlis is traveling to Baltimore, Maryland for the First World Guitar Congress, taking place from June 2-9,... Read more...