Apr 3, 2026 | In The Know
How to Become a Session Bassist in 2026: What Actually Gets You Hired The image of a session bassist getting a call from a major label and walking into a world-class studio the next morning still exists. But in 2026, it’s one of many ways working bassists are...
Mar 13, 2026 | In The Know
7 Female Music Producers You Should Know in 2026 Music production continues to evolve, blending genres and technologies from immersive audio to hybrid studio workflows. As the industry grows, female music producers are stepping into increasingly influential roles...
Feb 27, 2026 | In The Know
In today’s music industry, the keyboard is more than an instrument. Because of its variety of uses, it’s often considered the foundation of modern production. From building chord progressions and programming MIDI to designing synth sounds and scoring visual...
Feb 25, 2026 | In The Know
Whether you’re producing pop, hip-hop, R&B, electronic music, or scoring for visual media, chord progressions are the foundation of your track. While sound design and drum programming get a lot of attention, harmony is what creates emotion, tension, and movement...
Feb 9, 2026 | In The Know
Musicians Institute is proud of our diverse mentor program, which allows MI students the unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with leading professionals who are working and thriving in the music industry. Each quarter, we feature a new group of MI instructors and...
Jan 30, 2026 | In The Know
Booking your first gig can feel like one of the biggest hurdles in your music career. You might be ready to perform, but figuring out where to play and how to get booked can feel overwhelming. The good news is that every working musician started exactly here. Booking...
Jan 26, 2026 | In The Know
Playing your first live show is a defining moment in any musician’s journey. Whether you’re performing at an open mic, a small local venue, or a DIY house show, that first gig represents a shift from practicing in private to sharing your music with the world. It’s...
Jan 17, 2026 | In The Know
Building Your Foundation for Success Progress as a musician depends on more than just picking up a guitar and strumming a few chords. Many beginners soon realize that frustration and plateaus are common if the proper groundwork isn’t set from the start. Equipping...
Jan 12, 2026 | In The Know
Auditioning for music college is a big deal. Depending on the college you choose, acceptance rates may be as low as 3%. Low acceptance rates often reflect the immense popularity of the music industry. So, many people want to be professional musicians, and they...
Jan 9, 2026 | In The Know
Emerging and independent artists: mark your calendars for March 27-29, 2026, when Musicians Institute’s Hollywood campus will transform into the epicenter of music industry education and networking this spring as we host the MusicPro 26 Artists’...
