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Guitar Technique Fundamentals: How to Build Speed, Accuracy, and Tone
A lot of guitar players want the same three things: more speed, cleaner playing, and better tone. The problem is that many practice routines chase those outcomes in the wrong order. Players try to get faster before they are consistent, play louder before they can...
How to Double Thumb on Bass: A Step-by-Step Technique Guide
If you’re wondering how to double thumb on bass, developing the right approach starts with understanding how this advanced technique differs from traditional slap bass. Popularized by players like Victor Wooten and expanded by modern progressive musicians like Animals...
The 10 Best DAWs for Music Production Students in 2026
Choosing your first DAW can feel bigger than it should. Every platform has loyal fans, every producer online seems certain that theirs is the best, and beginners often end up comparing features before they even understand how they want to make music. In reality, the...
Korn Drummer Ray Luzier Returns to Musicians Institute for Pearl Day 2026
Korn's Ray Luzier Comes Home to MI There's something special about watching a world-class musician walk back through the doors of the school that helped shape them. That's exactly what happened at Musicians Institute on Saturday, April 18th, when Korn drummer and MI...
How to Start a Career in Music Production in 2026: A Beginner’s Roadmap
Starting a career in music production can feel confusing because the path is no longer just one thing. Some producers teach themselves from YouTube and practice for years at home. Others take short courses to learn faster. Others want a more structured program that...
Musicians Institute Graduate Spotlight: Drummer Ian Foreman
From small-town Missouri to stages around the world, Musicians Institute alumnus Ian Foreman has built a career rooted in passion, persistence, and a deep love for drumming. A graduate of the Drum program at Musicians Institute, Ian has gone on to perform with artists...
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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...