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Mastering Multiple Styles: How Musicians Institute’s Keyboard Program Prepares You for Diverse Genres
Gaining versatility as a keyboardist means mastering more than just chords—it means adapting fluidly across genres, performing with confidence, and understanding the tools behind modern music production. At Musicians Institute, the Keyboard Program is designed to...
The Different Types of Music Licensing Agreements for Film and Television
If you’re an artist dreaming of hearing your songs on TV shows, movies, or even video games, understanding music licensing agreements is the first step. These agreements are the legal frameworks that make sure your music is cleared for use, while also ensuring you get...
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.
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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...







