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Why Music Mentors Are Important To Success In The Music Industry
Navigating the music industry as an aspiring musician can feel very overwhelming on your own. It's a journey often made easier, and significantly more fruitful, with the guidance of experienced professionals: music mentors. These seasoned music industry professionals...
Musicians Institute Hosts Pearl Day Event With Nate Morton at Hollywood Campus
Musicians Institute (MI) recently celebrated a partnership with Pearl Drums, solidifying MI as a flagship showcase center for Pearl's prestigious Masters and Reference series drum sets. To commemorate this exciting collaboration, MI and Pearl Drums co-hosted a special...
5 Tips to Improve Timing as a Drummer
Timing is one of the most essential skills for any drummer. It’s what holds a band together, giving the music its groove and ensuring every part fits smoothly. Developing impeccable timing requires focused practice, discipline, and effective techniques that can help...
Bass Guitar and Drums: The Backbone of Music
In the world of music, the bass guitar and drums form an inseparable duo that lays the foundation for every great song. Often referred to as the "rhythm section," these instruments provide the groove, drive, and structure that bring a track to life. While they might...
Investing in a Bachelor’s in Music: Turning Passion into a Rewarding Career
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music is often seen as a leap of faith. At Musicians Institute (MI), we believe it’s more than just a credential—it’s an investment in your future. For aspiring musicians and industry professionals, Musicians Institute’s comprehensive...
Learning Music: A Journey of Creativity and Growth
Embarking on the journey of learning music is an experience like no other. For many, it begins with a spark of curiosity—a tune that lingers in your mind, a rhythm that moves your feet, or a melody that stirs your soul. At Musicians Institute (MI), we believe that...
#TBT
#TBT: Jeff Porcaro of Toto
For this weeks #TBT post, we bright back this gem from the Musicians Institute vault, a special clinic from Jeff Porcaro, one of the most revered drummers in modern music. MI is lucky to have this footage, as his life was tragically cut short when he was only 38 years...
#TBT Michael Ruff Visits MI ( With Sheryl Crow as Back-up Singer)
A while back, we shared this pretty sweet find from the MI vault: a performance by Michael Ruff, with a very young Sheryl Crow singing backup! Ruff is a multiple Grammy Award nominated songwriter and producer, who has released many solo albums. He has written, toured...
#TBT Jaco Pastorius
Jaco Pastorius is widely considered one of the most influential bassists of all time, so to celebrate our first #TBT post, here are some Jaco performances that’ll inspire you to get you back into the practice room real quick! Opening for Joni Mitchell. Weather Report...
PROFILES
A Conversation With: Aaron Mercier of Mercier Guitars
Aaron Mercier is a guitarist for Kings Of Carnage, and a Musicians Institute alumnus who is keeping very busy in many areas of the music industry, both as a performer and a man behind the scenes. On a recent visit back to the MI campus, Aaron spoke to The Mix about...
Panelist Spotlight: Adam Blackstone
Musicians Institute is proud to bring some of the best working musicians onto our campus to inspire our students and give them insight into what a career in the music industry holds. With this new series on our blog, we will start to highlight upcoming clinicians or...
The Life And Career Of MI’s Own: Francis Buckley
Grammy Award®-winning record engineer Francis Buckley’s broad range of experience has seen him occupy the studio seat for breakout bands, established chart-toppers and Hollywood films. Buckley started out working at W.E. Studios in Redondo Beach in 1979. He then went...
GUEST ARTIST
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!