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What Skills Should a Beginner Songwriter Learn First?
Quick Answer: “A beginner songwriter should first learn how to develop a clear song idea, write lyrics and melodies, understand basic song structure, use simple chords and harmony, develop rhythm and phrasing, finish complete songs, and create basic demos....
What Should You Know Before Studying Music Production?
Quick Answer: “Before studying music production, it helps to understand what producers actually do and become comfortable with basic concepts like DAWs, song structure, MIDI, recording, and critical listening. You do not need advanced music theory, expensive...
How Do You Build Vocal Stamina Without Straining Your Voice?
Quick Answer: “Build vocal stamina by increasing singing time gradually, using efficient breath support, warming up before demanding sessions, practicing at controlled volumes, and giving your voice enough recovery between sessions. Vocal endurance should come from...
Which Music Program Is Right for You: Songwriting, Music Production, or Independent Artist?
Quick Answer: “Choose songwriting if you want to focus on lyrics, melody, structure, and the craft of writing songs. Choose music production if you want to build tracks, create sounds, and work inside a DAW. Choose an independent artist if you want to write, record,...
How Do You Choose the Right Summer Music Program for Your Career Goals?
Quick Answer: “Choose the right summer music program by matching the program to the career skill you want most: performance, production, recording, music business, or flexible online study. The best choice should help you build practical skills, test your direction,...
What Can You Study at a Summer Music Program?
Quick Answer: “At a summer music program, you can study performance, music production, recording, music business, songwriting, online courses, or customized training based on your goals. The best program helps you build practical skills, explore a career direction,...
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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...