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Musicians Institute’s Music Performance Programs are a unique combination of contemporary music performance and rigorous education in traditional music disciplines. Performance programs in our music college include five major instruments of study:

DEGREES OFFERED: Certificate (Non-Degree), Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

BASS

MI’s Bass Program, led by a world-class staff of professional bassists, combines intensive technical training with performances, equipping you to handle any style from funk to rock, jazz, R&B and more.

DRUM

MI’s Drum program is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of drummers and the workplace, going beyond traditional drumming skills to include electronic drumming, digital recording, loops and sequencing.

GUITAR

MI’s Guitar program introduces players to the basics of guitar playing, including performance, ear training, and melodic soloing. Students gain the tools necessary to be ready to work and perform in all genres, from rock to pop, jazz and beyond.

HORN

MI’s Horns program trains horn players—saxophonists, trombonists, and trumpeters—to work in the contemporary music industry as soloists, section players, readers and improvisers, arrangers and engineers.

KEYBOARD

MI’s Keyboard Program takes an innovative approach to an instrument that is both deeply traditional and constantly evolving. The unique curriculum combines traditional keyboard performance with cutting-edge keyboard-based technology.

SONGWRITING

MI’s Songwriting Program is designed to create versatile songwriters who will have the skills to steadily work in today’s modern music industry. Students will be immersed in the entire process it takes to write a song, from ideation to writing lyrics, to recording and production.

VOCAL

MI’s Vocal program surrounds you with a supportive network of teachers and students who challenge you to explore your stylistic identity and advance your technological knowledge while enhancing your confidence as a professional vocalist.

DEGREES OFFERED: Certificate (Non-Degree), Associate of Science, Bachelor of Music

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

ARTIST PRODUCER ENTREPRENEUR

MI’s 4-quarter Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur Certificate program provides the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to survive as an independent recording and performing artist.

AUDIO ENGINEERING
(MI ONLINE: STUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY)

MI’s Audio Engineering (MI Online’s Studio Recording Technology) program prepares graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing practical training on state-of-the-art recording equipment.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION

MI’s Electronic Music Production program helps students gain the technical knowledge and professional skills to grow as independent electronic music producers, beat makers, and remix artists in a variety of musical settings in the industry.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST

MI’s Independent Artist Program provides the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to survive as an independent recording and performing artist. Study the diverse skills needed to write, record and promote your original song.

LIVE MUSIC EVENT PRODUCTION

MI’s Live Music Event Production program offers an immersive learning experience in professional live musical and live event productions, with classes in sound reinforcement, audio engineering, tour management, lighting, video, rigging, live broadcast, and staging.

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR VISUAL MEDIA

MI’s Bachelor of Music Composition program provides students with the educational foundation for careers as composers of musical soundtracks for visual media including film, television, animation and games.

STUDIO RECORDING

MI’s Studio Recording program offers audio recording enthusiasts and engineers an immersive learning experience into the components, techniques, and roles involved in professional audio recording and production.

Yes. Students still need to submit audio recordings and other materials for enrollment, depending on the program.

Yes, we offer financial aid and scholarships to help make our programs more accessible. Please check our financial aid page for more details on available scholarships and how to apply.

Yes, we offer flexible online learning options through Musicians Institute Online (MIO). You can take courses from the comfort of your home while still receiving high-quality instruction and participating in interactive lessons.

All of our core Performance programs and Industry and Recording programs are offered during Fall quarter, including Guitar, Bass, Music Business, Independent Artist, Audio Engineering and more! You can find a complete list of our programs on the Programs & Degrees page.

Our Fall courses are the busiest of the year and are designed to have larger class sizes to allow for great collaboration and networking opportunities and an effective learning experience for each student.

Enrollment is easy and can be done online. Visit our enrollment page to get started. Visit our Programs & Degrees page to see which programs are available. If you have any questions, our admissions team is available to assist you. Call 800-255-7529 or email [email protected] and ask to speak to an Admissions Advisor.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including recording studios, performance spaces, and practice rooms. You can learn more about our facilities here.