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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...
Bonnie McIntosh: From MI Student to Touring Keyboardist for Global Artists
Musicians Institute Alum Builds a Career Performing With Selena Gomez, Halsey, and Post Malone Bonnie McIntosh’s career reflects what happens when strong musical foundations meet real-world opportunity. A classically trained pianist turned global touring keyboardist,...
Best Venues to Try to Book Your Band in LA
Los Angeles gives bands a huge range of places to play, but that also makes it easy to aim in the wrong direction. A lot of artists waste time pitching rooms that do not fit their sound, their current draw, or their stage of growth. The best venue for your band is not...
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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...