Oct 29, 2026 | In The Know
From the recording studio to film sets across India, Musicians Institute graduate Shreyas Srinivas has built a career combining his passion for music with his expertise in audio engineering. After graduating from MI with a degree in Music Performance and an emphasis...
Oct 21, 2026 | In The Know
Long before social media gave us instant access to performances from our favorite musicians, some unforgettable moments were happening right here at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. In this edition of the MI Vault, we’re looking back at a performance from...
Oct 20, 2026 | In The Know
Quick Answer: “To improvise over chord changes without getting lost, learn the progression first, hear where each chord changes, target chord tones on strong beats, connect nearby arpeggio and scale shapes, and build short phrases instead of running patterns. Start...
Oct 15, 2026 | Education, In The Know
Quick Answer: “Before playing with a band, a guitarist should understand rhythm, song structure, chord changes, dynamics, tone, and how to listen to other musicians. You should arrive prepared, know your parts, leave space in the arrangement, follow cues, control your...
Oct 10, 2026 | In The Know, Industry
Quick Answer: “Independent artists should plan their first music release by finishing the music first, setting a realistic release date, preparing artwork and artist profiles, choosing a distributor, organizing credits, building promotional content, and creating a...
Sep 30, 2026 | In The Know
Musicians Institute recently welcomed the Sonora LA Retreat 2026 to its Hollywood campus, bringing together guitarists, mentors, educators, and special guest Andy Wood for several days centered around playing, learning, and connecting through music. The annual Sonora...
