Winter Event Updates: Kevin Toney, Ellis Hall and More Jan 29, 2004
Here are some recent additions to MI’s winter event schedule: January 29: Kevin Toney A concert/keyboard master class by the Grammy-nominated conductor for Seal, Annie Lennox, Pink, Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood; music director for Patti Austin and Michael McDonald; keyboard player with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Pink; and writer of the theme song for the Winter Olympics. His new CD Sweet Spot (Shanachie) has just been released. Kevin’s band includes Craig T.Cooper (guitar), Rayford Griffin (drums), Noriko Olling (keys), BIT instructor Ernest Tibbs (bass) and Kevin Ricard (percussion). February 12: Ellis Hall & Friends A concert by the multi-talented singer-keyboard player-composer for Tower of Power, Molotov, Juanes, Lowell George, Kenny G, Duo-Tones, Ray Charles, Warren Hill and the "California Raisin Song". For this show, Ellis will be backed by an all-star ensemble including drummer Johnny Friday (Natalie Cole Tom Scott), bassist Stan Sargeant (Tonight Show, Jodi Watley, Joe Cocker, Mindi Abair), guitarist Danny Jacobs (Tower of Power, Sheena Easton, Bette Midler), keyboards and vocals by Carlos Murguia (Three Dog Night, Luis Miguel), saxophonist Jason Freeze (Wilson Phillips, Goo Goo Dolls, Liz Phair) and background vocals by Shea Chambers, Melanie Taylor and Christi Black. March 4: James Gadson & Friends The multi-platinum drummer for James Brown and a host of others will be appearing with his band. April 22: Derek Trucks Band This just in! Slide guitar phenom Derek Trucks and band are coming to MI for a concert / Q&A session with MI students. Stay tuned for details…
Jan 21, 2010
Free Music Business Seminars: Placing Your Songs, A&R
Musicians Institute has announced the next in its series of free public seminars on topics of interest to musicians, songwriters, independent... Read more...
Dec 27, 2009
MI Sponsors Korean Music Competition
MI and Korean music production company Soundsketch, Inc. have announced MI Competition Korea 2009. Aimed at up-and-coming, unsigned... Read more...
Dec 03, 2009
Concert/Clinic with Chris Poland and OHM plus Special Guest Thomas Leeb
On Thursday, December 3, MI's Guitar Department (GIT) presents a dual concert/clinic event featuring OHM, with former Megadeth and... Read more...
Nov 30, 2009
Open Counseling with Jazz Pianist Otmaro Ruiz
On Monday, November 30 and Monday, December 7, MI’s Keyboard Technology Department presents guest Open Counseling sessions with renowned... Read more...
Nov 26, 2009
MI Studio Featured in Mix Magazine
Studio E, the heart of MI’s Post-Production Audio program, is featured in the November online edition of Mix Magazine. Read more...
Nov 20, 2009
Producer-Engineer David Isaac
On Friday, November 20 at 1:00pm in Studio E, MI’s Audio Engineering department presents a seminar with Grammy award-winning producer/mix... Read more...
Nov 19, 2009
Metal Guitar Clinic with Testament Guitarist Eric Peterson
On Thursday, November 19, MI presents a special metal guitar clinic with Eric Peterson, founder of iconic thrash band Testament. Read more...
Nov 18, 2009
Heima - a Film by Sigur Ros in Free, Public High-Definition Screening
On Wednesday, November 18, 8pm-11pm in the Concert Hall, MI presents a special, free high-definition screening of Heima – a film by... Read more...
Open Counseling with Keyboardist Peter Dyer (Mariah Carey)
On Wednesday, November 18, MI’s Keyboard Technology Program presents a special Open Counseling session with Peter Dyer, touring keyboardist... Read more...