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The Ultimate Guitar Pedal Guide: From Bedroom to Stage and Studio
As a guitarist, your gear can make a huge difference in how you establish your unique sound as an artist. One of the most powerful ways to transform your playing is by experimenting with guitar pedals. They are the hidden tools behind many iconic tones and can help...
10 Quotes from DJs on Music Production
DJs and music producers are both committed to bringing creative ideas to life through the power of sound. DJs showcase these ideas in real time — they're all about living in the moment and creating unforgettable musical experiences. Producers work behind the scenes to...
Scott Henderson on Guitar Technique: Lessons from a Musicians Institute Legend
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play with more feel, tone, and control, there’s no better place to start than with the pros who’ve mastered it. In a rare look inside his process, Musicians Institute guitar instructor Scott Henderson breaks down his unique...
Musicians Institute Industry Mentors Fall 2025
Meet your Spring 2024 MI Industry Mentors.
The Sound of the Crowd: How Live Music Mixing Became an Art Form
Imagine standing at the front of a smoky arena in the late 1960s, the band exploding into their opening song, the air shaking with pure volume and raw energy. Compare that with the pristine, immersive sound at a modern stadium show, where every instrument and vocal...
How to Build a Career in Music Management
For many, the image of a music manager looks like a scene from a movie: someone shouting into a phone from the side of a stage, jumping into limos, and just generally living the “rock and roll” life. In reality, a music manager takes on a variety of job titles in a...
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#TBT Steve Vai Autograph Signing
For this throwback edition on The Mix, we scoured through the MI vaults and found these sweet snaps from a special autograph signing with none other than guitar legend, Steve Vai! Steve Vai has a long history with MI and considers himself a big fan of the music...