Joe Beck Open Counseling Jan 22, 2008
On Tuesday, January 22nd, Jazz guitarist Joe Beck returns to GIT for an afternoon of Jazz-flavored open counseling. Beck has recorded with an incredible array of artists including Miles Davis (Joe was his first guitarist), Gil Evans, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Paul Desmond, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Stan Getz, Larry Coryell, Gene Ammons, Sergio Mendez, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Laura Nyro, Houston Person, Roger Kellaway, Richie Havens, Paul Simon, Joe Farrell, James Brown, Gato Barbieri, David Sanborn, and countless others. He has also recorded with the Royal Philharmonic orchestra in London, the Milan Philharmonic, and The Paris String Ensemble. Beck has been composing music for TV and film for thirty years and has arranged and produced records for Frank Sinatra, Gloria Gaynor, and Esther Phillips, including her hit recording of "What A Difference A Day Makes". Along the way Joe was signed to contracts with Columbia, Polydor, Verve, Gryphon, CTI, and MGM Records, and the recording industry (NARAS) honored him five times with their Most Valuable Player Award. Since the late '80s he has recorded four solo albums.
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...