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Why the Musicians Institute Summer Shot Program is Perfect for High School Musicians
As a high school musician, the road to mastering your craft and preparing for a future in the music industry can be both exciting and challenging. The Musicians Institute Summer Shot Program offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive...
How to Choose the Right Music Program for Your Career Goals
Choosing the right music program is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your journey to a successful career in the music industry. Whether you’re looking to become an audio engineer, a music producer, or a recording engineer, selecting the best program...
Keyboard Skills for the Modern Musician: Versatility is Key
The skills needed to be a working keyboardist has changed. These days, it’s not enough to just nail one style. If you wanna make it big in the music world, being super versatile on the keys is where it’s at. Think about it: one day you might be laying down a smooth...
What Does a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Production Offer?
A Bachelor’s degree in Music Production opens up numerous career opportunities for aspiring producers, engineers, and artists. Whether you dream of working in a recording studio, producing albums, or working in post-production for film and television, a degree from a...
From Student to Studio: How MI Prepares You for the Recording Industry
The recording industry is a fast-paced, highly technical, and creatively driven environment that demands excellence from day one. Whether you dream of becoming a producer, sound engineer, studio musician, or mixing artist, having a strong educational foundation is...
The Future of Bass: New Technologies and Techniques 2025
Hey bass players! Ever wonder what's next for your favorite instrument? The world of music is always evolving, and the bass guitar is right there in the thick of it, constantly pushing boundaries. For us low-end lovers, staying on top of the game means embracing new...
#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!