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MI Graduate Spotlight: Guitarist Ruben Wan
MI Guitar alum Ruben Wan talks about his career, his time at MI, and his advice for students.
MI Graduate Spotlight: Bassist and Songwriter Moa Munoz
MI speaks with graduate Moa Munoz, singer-songwriter and bassist currently on tour with Olivia Rodrigo.
How to Network Successfully in the Music Industry
It's true what they say: it's all about who you know. Part of being in the music industry is creating connections and networking with other like-minded individuals. Every person you meet in the industry has the potential to help you take your career to new heights and...
Behind the Scenes: Music Careers in the Film Industry
If you didn't know, there are a lot of opportunities for people with a passion for music in the film industry. From dialogue and the soundtracks to foley sounds, there are a lot of musical components that go into creating movies that you probably haven't thought of....
Best Music Production Software in 2022
If you're interested in a career in electronic or other music production, you'll need a trusted music production software that fits your individual needs. Knowing your way around a Digital Audio Workstation can help you learn everything you need to mix your music,...
Musicians Institute Industry Mentors Spring 2022
Meet your Winter 2022 MI Industry Mentors.
#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...
