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...
Jan 22, 2026 | In The Know, Uncategorized
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Musicians Institute and Kawai Pianos, uniting MI’s cutting-edge music education with Kawai’s nearly century-long legacy of piano craftsmanship. Kawai America Corporation’s collaboration with MI means that premium...
Jan 17, 2026 | In The Know
Building Your Foundation for Success Progress as a musician depends on more than just picking up a guitar and strumming a few chords. Many beginners soon realize that frustration and plateaus are common if the proper groundwork isn’t set from the start. Equipping...
