Mar 13, 2026 | In The Know
7 Female Music Producers You Should Know in 2026 Music production continues to evolve, blending genres and technologies from immersive audio to hybrid studio workflows. As the industry grows, female music producers are stepping into increasingly influential roles...
Feb 27, 2026 | In The Know
In today’s music industry, the keyboard is more than an instrument. Because of its variety of uses, it’s often considered the foundation of modern production. From building chord progressions and programming MIDI to designing synth sounds and scoring visual...
Feb 25, 2026 | In The Know
Whether you’re producing pop, hip-hop, R&B, electronic music, or scoring for visual media, chord progressions are the foundation of your track. While sound design and drum programming get a lot of attention, harmony is what creates emotion, tension, and movement...
Feb 9, 2026 | In The Know
Musicians Institute is proud of our diverse mentor program, which allows MI students the unique opportunity to speak one-on-one with leading professionals who are working and thriving in the music industry. Each quarter, we feature a new group of MI instructors and...
Jan 30, 2026 | In The Know
Booking your first gig can feel like one of the biggest hurdles in your music career. You might be ready to perform, but figuring out where to play and how to get booked can feel overwhelming. The good news is that every working musician started exactly here. Booking...
Jan 26, 2026 | In The Know
Playing your first live show is a defining moment in any musician’s journey. Whether you’re performing at an open mic, a small local venue, or a DIY house show, that first gig represents a shift from practicing in private to sharing your music with the world. It’s...