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Essential Guitar Gear: 10 Must-Have Tools for the Beginning Guitarist
Building Your Foundation for Success Progress as a musician depends on more than just picking up a guitar and strumming a few chords. Many beginners soon realize that frustration and plateaus are common if the proper groundwork isn’t set from the start. Equipping...
How to Prepare for Your Keyboard/Piano Audition for Music College
Auditioning for music college is a big deal. Depending on the college you choose, acceptance rates may be as low as 3%. Low acceptance rates often reflect the immense popularity of the music industry. So, many people want to be professional musicians, and they...
Musicians Institute to Host MusicPro ’26 Artists’ Conference This March
Emerging and independent artists: mark your calendars for March 27-29, 2026, when Musicians Institute's Hollywood campus will transform into the epicenter of music industry education and networking this spring as we host the MusicPro 26 Artists' Conference. This...
Unconventional Careers in Music: 10 Unique Jobs for Singers
Many aspiring vocalists and songwriters picture themselves performing on stage under bright lights, but there are other career paths for talented singers who don’t want a career in the spotlight. Many talented artists carve out rewarding and creative careers that let...
How to Book Jobs with Touring Artists: A Musician’s Guide to Getting on the Road
The Reality of the Touring Life Landing a job with a touring artist is a dream shared by many musicians. The allure of performing night after night, traveling across cities or continents, and connecting with audiences is undeniable. But behind every successful touring...
How to Build Your First Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
As an emerging artist, one of the most important tools you'll need in your music career is a professional Electronic Press Kit (EPK). Whether you're pitching to venues, festivals, labels, or media outlets, your EPK serves as your musical resume and first impression....
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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...