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Scoring for Media: Career Paths with a Composition Degree from Musicians Institute
The world of visual media is built on storytelling and music is one of its most powerful tools. Behind every memorable film moment, every dramatic TV sequence, and every immersive video game lies a composer who shapes the emotional landscape. At Musicians Institute, the Bachelor of Music in Composition (Scoring for Visual Media) gives students the skills, technology, and industry awareness to turn creative instincts into professional careers.
Songwriting and Collaboration: How Musicians Institute Prepares You to Work with Vocalists and Producers
Great songs rarely come from isolation. They emerge from collaboration—between writers, performers, and producers who bring different skills and perspectives to the creative process. That’s why the Bachelor of Music in Songwriting at Musicians Institute emphasizes teamwork at every stage of its curriculum.
How to Write Music for Sync: A Guide for Aspiring Writers
If you’ve ever wondered how to get your music placed in TV shows, movies, video games, or ads, you’re thinking about sync licensing, which is one of the fastest-growing parts of today’s music industry. Writing music for sync requires more than just talent; it takes...
Careers You Can Pursue with a Bachelor’s Degree in Songwriting from Musicians Institute
A passion for writing songs is one thing—turning that passion into a career is another. At Musicians Institute, the Bachelor of Music in Songwriting is designed to bridge that gap. By combining creative training with technical instruction and industry knowledge, the program prepares students for diverse, sustainable careers in the modern music world.
Technology Meets Talent: Tools You’ll Master at Musicians Institute
Talent may be the heart of a musician’s career, but technology is increasingly the backbone. In today’s industry, performers, songwriters, and producers alike must be comfortable working with digital audio workstations, recording equipment, and performance technology....
The Business of Being a Musician: How Musicians Institute Prepares Students for the Industry
Talent is essential in music, but it’s not enough on its own. To thrive in today’s industry, musicians need to understand contracts, marketing, publishing, and branding. A great performance can open doors, but business knowledge keeps a career sustainable. That’s why Musicians Institute integrates music business education into its programs, ensuring students graduate as skilled artists and informed professionals.
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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...