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Music Production vs. Audio Engineering in 2026: Which Career Path Should You Study?
If you are deciding between music production and audio engineering, the confusion makes sense. The two paths overlap enough that people constantly blur them together, especially online. Both can involve DAWs, recording sessions, plugins, studio work, and collaboration...
How to Become a Touring Guitarist: Evan Weant’s Journey from MI Student to International Tour
When Evan Weant decided to attend Musicians Institute, he knew he wanted to become a serious musician. What he didn’t know was that his journey would quickly become a real-world example of how to become a touring guitarist in today’s music industry. Like many aspiring...
Guitar Technique Fundamentals: How to Build Speed, Accuracy, and Tone
A lot of guitar players want the same three things: more speed, cleaner playing, and better tone. The problem is that many practice routines chase those outcomes in the wrong order. Players try to get faster before they are consistent, play louder before they can...
How to Double Thumb on Bass: A Step-by-Step Technique Guide
If you’re wondering how to double thumb on bass, developing the right approach starts with understanding how this advanced technique differs from traditional slap bass. Popularized by players like Victor Wooten and expanded by modern progressive musicians like Animals...
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...
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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...