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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...
Congrats To Musicians Institute Alumni Playing At Coachella 2019!
Every year, Musicians Institute is so proud our alumni and current students step outside of the classroom and book gigs and tours on some of the coolest stages around the country, and the world. We believe that this real world experience is what will make MI alumni...
Happy Birthday To A Legend, Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was a staple of the Motown era and he continues to be an icon for the hits that he lent to popular culture. Although his life came to a devastating end on April 1, 1984, today, April 2, is the day to celebrate his birthday and the joy that Gaye's music has...
Woodstock 2019 Announces Line-Up To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 was an iconic moment in music history, where over 400,000 music fans got together and ushered in the growing counterculture movement. Music has always been closely tied to society, identity and politics, and it only makes...
Three MI Alum On Nationwide Tour With Pop Singer Conan Gray
We have some good news to share from some Musicians Institute alumni! Drum program alum Bianca Richardson, Keyboard alum Renny Goh, and Guitar program alum Billy Lebua are part of the touring band for up and coming singer, Conan Gray. Conan started gaining a fan base...