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The Ultimate Guitar Pedal Guide: From Bedroom to Stage and Studio
As a guitarist, your gear can make a huge difference in how you establish your unique sound as an artist. One of the most powerful ways to transform your playing is by experimenting with guitar pedals. They are the hidden tools behind many iconic tones and can help...
10 Quotes from DJs on Music Production
DJs and music producers are both committed to bringing creative ideas to life through the power of sound. DJs showcase these ideas in real time — they're all about living in the moment and creating unforgettable musical experiences. Producers work behind the scenes to...
Scott Henderson on Guitar Technique: Lessons from a Musicians Institute Legend
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play with more feel, tone, and control, there’s no better place to start than with the pros who’ve mastered it. In a rare look inside his process, Musicians Institute guitar instructor Scott Henderson breaks down his unique...
Musicians Institute Industry Mentors Fall 2025
Meet your Spring 2024 MI Industry Mentors.
The Sound of the Crowd: How Live Music Mixing Became an Art Form
Imagine standing at the front of a smoky arena in the late 1960s, the band exploding into their opening song, the air shaking with pure volume and raw energy. Compare that with the pristine, immersive sound at a modern stadium show, where every instrument and vocal...
How to Build a Career in Music Management
For many, the image of a music manager looks like a scene from a movie: someone shouting into a phone from the side of a stage, jumping into limos, and just generally living the “rock and roll” life. In reality, a music manager takes on a variety of job titles in a...
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#TBT Black Veil Brides Conversation Series
Back in early 2015, Hollywood based band Black Veil Brides came by to the Concert Hall at MI to discuss the untold stories and secrets to success in the music industry from a band walking the walk. Black Veil Brides talked about breaking in, the recording process, and...
#TBT Panic! At The Disco Conversation Series
Check out Parts 1-5 of our Conversation Series when Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie stopped by MI!
#TBT MI Through The Years
As the ultimate throwback, we gathered tons of awesome photos from MI's past and put them all in this video! This slideshow really shows how many legends have roamed through these halls and all of the opportunities that are available to students after graduation. As a...