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Zakk Wylde’s Conversation Series At MI: Discussing Elton John and Making Music With Ozzy
On May 24, Ryan J. Downey came to Musicians Institute for a special Conversation Series with Zakk Wylde, guitarist of Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne. The conversation spanned pretty wild moments in Wylde's career, like when a drunk fan actually chewed through...
R.I.P. To Legendary French House and Electronic Music Producer, Philippe Zdar
In the words that Mix Mag just put it,"Philippe Zdar is not the most well-known of the French producers who rose to prominence in the 1990s (alongside Air, Laurent Garnier and Daft Punk), he may well have been the greatest of them all." Philippe Zdar passed away...
11 Music Blogs You Should Follow
While social media and shared playlists have become the most popular ways to find new music in 2022, music blogs still remain one of the best channels for learning about new music from new or largely unheard-of bands and artists. No matter what genre you’re interested...
Open Mic Nights in Austin to Get Your Music Heard
One of the best things about living in a city like Austin is the availability of open mic nights to sharpen your skills on stage. As an aspiring singer-songwriter and musician, it is important to practice your craft and try to play on stage as much as you can, so an...
Billboard Announces Global 100 Chart To Track World’s Popular Music
The Billboard Hot 100 chart has long been the measure of success for popular musicians, but it has always only been based on U.S. based streams and downloads. But on May 6, 2019, Billboard announced The Global 100 chart, which will expand its reach around the world, a...
Musicians Institute at ASCAP Expo 2019
Musicians Institute and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) have a long history in collaborating and using our instructors and student talent at the annual ASCAP Expo. The 2019 Expo from May 2- May 4 was no different, and MI was on hand...
