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...
Sep 28, 2026 | In The Know
Building a career as a professional musician takes more than being great at your instrument. You need to learn music quickly, adapt to different artists and styles, perform under pressure, build relationships and be ready when the right opportunity arrives. For MI...
Sep 25, 2026 | In The Know
Quick Answer: What makes a great record? According to legendary producer and engineer Eddie Kramer and producer, songwriter and musician Mark Hudson, it comes down to more than technical perfection. Experimentation, performance, collaboration and the willingness to...
Sep 22, 2026 | In The Know
If you’ve been thinking about turning your passion for music into a career, now is the time to take the next step. Fall 2026 classes at Musicians Institute begin October 5, giving aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters, and music industry professionals the...
Sep 20, 2026 | Education, In The Know
Quick Answer: “A beginner songwriter should first learn how to develop a clear song idea, write lyrics and melodies, understand basic song structure, use simple chords and harmony, develop rhythm and phrasing, finish complete songs, and create basic demos....
Sep 10, 2026 | Education, In The Know
Quick Answer: “Before studying music production, it helps to understand what producers actually do and become comfortable with basic concepts like DAWs, song structure, MIDI, recording, and critical listening. You do not need advanced music theory, expensive...
