Sep 28, 2022 | In The Know
Learning how to play the piano is an exciting journey for musicians. However, mastering this instrument won’t happen overnight. You’ll need to spend countless hours behind the piano, learning the different music notes, familiarizing yourself with the keys, and...
Sep 23, 2022 | In The Know
We won’t beat around the bush: music school is competitive. Most of the top schools your child will choose to pursue will require some type of audition. During the audition, your child will be asked to show off their talents, answer a few questions, and leave a...
Sep 19, 2022 | In The Know
Breaking into the professional music scene is intimating. It takes time, patience, and dedication. You can’t expect to graduate from music school and head straight into a professional, high-paying career. If you’re passionate about becoming a bassist and want to...
Sep 15, 2022 | Education, In The Know
MI Music Business instructor Bobby Borg writes about some of the top tips he has for upcoming musicians and creatives pursuing a career in the music industry. Make no mistake that networking is a vital part of establishing a successful career in the music industry....
Aug 24, 2022 | In The Know
It’s no secret that the guitar and the bass guitar share several similarities. The only main differences would be the sound, size, number of strings, and technique. With that in mind, it’s not uncommon for a guitarist to know how or learn how to play the bass....
Aug 17, 2022 | In The Know
The bass guitar is responsible for the big bottom or thick sounds you hear in your favorite songs. It adds depth and dimension to any melody and effectively fleshes out any sounds in a band. If you grew up listening to Paul McCartney or Kim Gordon playing the bass...
Aug 15, 2022 | In The Know
Musicians Institute Instructor Joe “Computo” Caputo writes about several AI tools for music production as a part of his Artificial Intelligence August series of machine learning tools and tricks. Artificial Intelligence has provoked quite a bit of interest (and...
Aug 10, 2022 | In The Know
Singing is more physically demanding than one might think. Professional singers spend countless hours practicing vocal exercises and breathing techniques to improve their voice and explore their range. If you’re serious about honing in on your singing talents...
Aug 8, 2022 | In The Know
In 1980, Roland released the TR-808, which would go on to become one of the most important drum machines of all time. On August 8 (8/08), musicians worldwide celebrate the 808, sometimes noted as being “as important to hip-hop as the Fender Stratocaster was to...
Aug 3, 2022 | In The Know
Learning how to play the piano can be a fun and fulfilling experience. However, the keyboard is not necessarily an easy instrument to learn to play, and many beginners struggle with the same ongoing problems. As you get used to reading sheet music and familiarizing...
