Clinic with Wah-Wah Inventor Del Casher May 13, 2009
On Wednesday, May 13, MI is proud to present guitarist and inventor Del Casher as he shares his fascinating and unique perspectives on the evolution of the wah-wah pedal and other influential guitar gear. Casher, a top LA session player who performed with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in the ¹60s, will reflect on his experiences as the developer of the first wah-wah pedal for Vox in 1967. Not only will Del bring the original wah pedal for students to study firsthand, he¹ll also display two of his other innovations: the Ecco-Fonic echo chamber and the guitar synthesizer.
Apr 20, 2010
Drum Clinic with Groove Master Herman Matthews
On Tuesday, April 20 from 11am-1pm in the Concert Hall, MI’s Drum Program presents “…And Nothing But the Groove,” a clinic with versatile... Read more...
Mar 27, 2010
Jazz Bakery at MI Presents the Antonio Sanchez Quartet
On Saturday March 27, the Jazz Bakery at MI Presents the Antonio Sanchez Quartet in concert. The group, featuring Antonio Sanchez (Drums),... Read more...
Mar 20, 2010
Sheila E. to be Keynote Speaker at March MI Graduation
Musicians Institute is proud to announce that Sheila Escovedo, known to the world as Sheila E., will serve as keynote speaker for the... Read more...
Spring 2010 Graduation Set for Wiltern Theater
On Saturday March 20th Musicians Institute returns to the world-famous Wiltern Theatre for its Spring 2010 Graduation. Read more...
Mar 18, 2010
Drum Magazine Features MI Instructor Roundtable
The April 2010 issue of Drum magazine (available now) features a "Groove Roundtable" with MI drum instructors Charlie Waymire and Bernie... Read more...
Mar 16, 2010
Night of the Living Guitars at Catalina's
On Tuesday, March 16, the Guitar Program at MI (GIT), presents the twenty-first installment of Night of the Living Guitars at world-renowned... Read more...
Mar 09, 2010
Artist and Career Services Presents Annual Spring Industry Fair
On Tuesday, March 9 from 11am-2pm in the Passage, MI’s Artist and Career Services Department presents its annual Spring Industry Fair.... Read more...
Mar 04, 2010
Marlon Saunders Vocal Clinic
On Thursday March 4, from 4-6:00pm in the Concert Hall, MI’s Vocal Program welcomes vocal coach Marlon Saunders. Read more...
Open Counseling with Jazz Guitarist Adam Levy
On Thursday, March 4, GIT presents open counseling with jazz guitarist Adam Levy. Read more...