Mar 6, 2023 | Education, In The Know
For this faculty blog, Musicians Institute drum instructor writes about the importance of looking back to traditions to further strengthen the music you make today. Here, he makes the case for four of his favorite class jazz drum solos that can provide inspiration to...
Nov 30, 2022 | Education, In The Know
As musicians, we are always looking to expand our knowledge, vocabulary, and musical depth. Oftentimes, after we hit a new plateau, there may be a lull in our progress and we find ourselves looking for the next flurry of inspiration. One way to speed up this process...
Sep 15, 2022 | Education, In The Know
MI Music Business instructor Bobby Borg writes about some of the top tips he has for upcoming musicians and creatives pursuing a career in the music industry. Make no mistake that networking is a vital part of establishing a successful career in the music industry....
Apr 14, 2022 | Education, In The Know
Director of Industry Programs Lacey Harris writes on the five most essential skills Independent Artist and Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur program students will learn while enrolled at Musicians Institute. Modern artists need to develop many diverse skills to navigate...
Dec 8, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Our Musicians Institute instructors are working professionals who are often still very active in the industry, meaning our students get top-notch education straight from the source. Nick Kellie, award-winning guitarist, educator, columnist (AND also MI instructor) has...
Nov 23, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Kathleen (Leena) Hurrell, an instructor in our Independent Artist Program, shares some songwriting tips on some of the basic things you should remember when you start writing for another artist. As a co-writer or a hired writer, your job is to create a safe...
