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Best Vocal Exercises for Singers
Singing is more physically demanding than one might think. Professional singers spend countless hours practicing vocal exercises and breathing techniques to improve their voice and explore their range. If you're serious about honing in on your singing talents and...
7 Classic Songs Made Using The TR-808 Drum Machine
Check out this list of songs made with the TR-808 drum machine!
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning to Play the Keyboard
Learning how to play the piano can be a fun and fulfilling experience. However, the keyboard is not necessarily an easy instrument to learn to play, and many beginners struggle with the same ongoing problems. As you get used to reading sheet music and familiarizing...
The Importance of Networking in the Music Industry
You may have heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” several times when looking for new gigs or opportunities. While this isn’t always true, knowing individuals within the music industry can be beneficial to your career. It's a great way to build...
3 Max For Live Devices You Should Be Using In Ableton
Musicians Institute instructor Joe “Computo” Caputo writes about three essential Max For Live devices every musician should be utilizing in Ableton. The partnership of Ableton and Cycling74’s Max For Live has undoubtedly been one of the greatest innovations in music...
How To Bounce Back From a Bad Performance
So you just had a performance that went terribly wrong. Your inclination might be to hide in your room and never perform again, but this would be counterproductive to the overall success of your career. Instead, you can take this opportunity to learn how to recover...
#TBT

#TBT: Rare Jaco Pastorius 1985 Performance at Musicians Institute
Rare Jaco Pastorius 1985 Performance at Musicians Institute with Jeff Berlin, Frank Gambale and Patrick Buchmann.

#TBT: Eddie Van Halen Performs At Musicians Institute
MI remembers the icon and guitar legend, Eddie Van Halen.

#TBT: Johnny Hiland At Musicians Institute
Check out this #TBT of Johnny Hiland from the MI Vault.
PROFILES
MI Alum Spotlight: Nia Yang
Producer/artist Nia Yang tells us about her career and experience studying at Musicians Institute.
Alumni Spotlight: MI Alumnus Barrett Wilson of Fender Play
We feature Barrett Wilson, a graduate of the Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance program, who currently works as a guitar instructor at Fender Play.
Tanya Chua Recounts Her Career And Journey To Musicians Institute
Tanya Chua talks to MI about her career and her education at Musicians Institute.
Musicians Institute Graduate Spotlight: Areli Castro
This spotlight is on Areli Castro, a graduate of the Independent Artist program at Musicians Institute, who has landed her first industry job as an Executive Assistant at Hopeless Records. Areli chatted with The Mix about the internship program, her music projects,...
What Is The DIY Musician Conference In Austin? MI Will Host Panels For Indie Musicians
There are plenty of music festivals in Los Angeles and all over the country, where music lovers can unite, network, relax and watch some of their favorite bands and artists play in one place. Sure, that's all fun and games, but what if you're an independent musician...
Mateus Asato The Early Years
We highlight Mateus Asato’s career since graduating from MI.
GUEST ARTIST

Adam Skeppar Guitar Session
Adam Skeppar, a native of Sweden who is currently pursuing an A.A. in Guitar Performance, stopped into one of our studios to show off his latest skills. Want to take some guitar classes? Check out our Guitar programs to find out which courses are best for you!

Mateus Asato & Fredrik Halland Guitar Jam Session
Alumni Mateus Asato and Fredrik Halland come back to MI for a special jam session. Who do you think killed it? Let us know in the comments!