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How to Build an Impactful and Engaging Band Website: Tips for New Musicians
You’ve got the perfect band name and a growing discography that you’re proud of — but without a great website, you could be stifling your band’s growth and success. Whether you’re looking to revamp an existing site or build a band website from the ground up, here are...
How To License Your Music for Film and Television
Licensing your music for film and television is one of the most powerful ways to gain exposure, earn passive income, and establish credibility in the music industry. Whether you're an independent artist, a composer, or a producer, understanding how to license your...
At-Home Recording & Editing Tips for Musicians
The Power of DIY Home Studios In today’s world, more musicians than ever are making great music at home. You do not need a fancy studio or expensive gear to start recording your songs. The power to produce high-quality music is available to anyone with a computer and...
Essential Breathing Exercises and Warm-Ups for Vocalists
Have you ever watched a great singer perform and wondered how they make it look so effortless? How they can hold a note forever, belt out a powerful chorus, or sing night after night without losing their voice. The secret is not just raw talent. It is built on a...
Developing Your Performing Persona: How Musicians Institute’s Vocal Course Cultivates Stage Presence
Success as a vocalist requires more than just technical skill. The most captivating singers bring not only vocal strength but also personality, confidence, and connection with the audience. This blend of artistry and presentation is often described as “stage presence,” and it’s a skill every professional vocalist must master. At Musicians Institute, the Vocal Program is structured to help singers develop their performing persona while strengthening technique and musicianship, ensuring they leave ready for both the stage and the studio.
How Musicians Institute’s Curriculum Bridges Performance and Production: Working with Audio Engineering Students
In today’s music industry, the line between performing and producing is more connected than ever. A great performance must be captured, shaped, and produced into something that resonates beyond the stage. At Musicians Institute, students don’t learn these disciplines...
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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...