Musicians Institute Graduate Spotlight: Drummer Ian Foreman

From small-town Missouri to stages around the world, Musicians Institute alumnus Ian Foreman has built a career rooted in passion, persistence, and a deep love for drumming. A graduate of the Drum program at Musicians Institute, Ian has gone on to perform with artists...

Best Venues to Try to Book Your Band in LA

Los Angeles gives bands a huge range of places to play, but that also makes it easy to aim in the wrong direction. A lot of artists waste time pitching rooms that do not fit their sound, their current draw, or their stage of growth. The best venue for your band is not...

Best Methods for Practicing Your Sight Reading

Sight reading can feel frustrating because it exposes everything at once. Your rhythm, note recognition, timing, coordination, and focus all get tested in real time. When it does not go well, many musicians assume they just are not naturally good at it. In reality,...