Jan 17, 2023 | Featured, In The Know
On January 10, 2023, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck passed away at 78 after a sudden illness. As expected, the news quickly spread around the music and entertainment world, and the tributes began to flood in for the guitarist many considered as one of the best. He rose...
Jan 10, 2023 | In The Know
We always love to hear from Musicians Institute alumni who go on to have successful music careers after graduation! Recently, drummer Kari Paavola appeared on The Working Drummer podcast and had a great interview with the hosts Matthew and Zack about his career thus...
Dec 14, 2022 | In The Know
If you’ve got a passion for music, you might think that the best (and only) option for making music a career is to study either performance or production. While as a music lover it is always an added bonus to understand your passion at a deeper level, some...
Nov 30, 2022 | Education, In The Know
As musicians, we are always looking to expand our knowledge, vocabulary, and musical depth. Oftentimes, after we hit a new plateau, there may be a lull in our progress and we find ourselves looking for the next flurry of inspiration. One way to speed up this process...
Nov 7, 2022 | In The Know
There comes a time in your bass career when you feel like you’re no longer progressing. You may feel like you’ve mastered every chord, technique, and melody. You’ve practiced all you can, but you aren’t seeing the progress you need to keep moving forward. Don’t...
Oct 31, 2022 | In The Know
A bass guitar is a necessary instrument for any band. That woody and boomy sound complements the drums and creates a foundation for the vocalist and guitar to groove with the melody. If you want to experience the magic behind playing the bass, you may consider picking...
Oct 31, 2022 | 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...
Oct 24, 2022 | In The Know
There comes a point in every pianist’s career when they want to learn how to improve their piano and keyboard skills. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for new ways to improve your current skill set: You’ve come to the right place. We put together a list...
Oct 17, 2022 | In The Know
The keyboard is a fun and exciting instrument that’s great for beginner musicians. The different keys and hand-eye coordination needed to master this instrument may be daunting at first, but don’t let this discourage you. With time, dedication, and the perfect...
Oct 5, 2022 | In The Know
Learning how to play an instrument is one thing. Having the dedication and the drive to turn your love for music into a professional career and attending music school is a whole new level of commitment. If you’ve made it this far: Congrats! You’ve gotten...
