How Much Does It Cost to Use a Recording Studio?

There comes a time in almost every artist’s career when they may need to rent a recording studio. Whether that’s to record vocals or a voiceover for visual media: you’ll need to know the cost to fit it into your budget. As a professional in the music...

The Best Guitar Tuner Apps 2022

Everyone that plays guitar or a stringed instrument needs a guitar tuner. Even if you’re a master at tuning by ear, you’ll still want a tuner to double-check you got it right for your big performance. The good news is that nowadays, you don’t need to...

MI Graduate Spotlight: Audio Engineer Lukas Cuman

Lukas Cuman was born near Venezia, Italy and grew up playing guitar and drums since he was seven years old. After graduating from high school, having always been fascinated by sound, he connected with producers, composers, and engineers in Milano and fell in love with...

8 Vocal Techniques Every Singer Must Know

There is a lot more to singing than having a good voice. Carrying a tune and hitting the right notes is just half the battle. From learning new breathing techniques to finding your singing posture, every element plays an integral role in your success, and we’re here...

10 Non-Performance Careers in the Music Business

If you’re passionate about the music industry but aren’t into the performance aspect, you may be wondering what types of careers are out there. The good news is that there are a ton! Whether you want to be a teacher or you want to be a producer, there is sure to be a...

MI Graduate Spotlight: Guitarist Ruben Wan

For our graduate spotlights, we like to catch up with Musicians Institute alumni who are currently working and thriving in the music industry. MI Guitar program graduate Ruben Wan is a guitarist, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, CA, who has amassed a...

How to Network Successfully in the Music Industry

It’s true what they say: it’s all about who you know. Part of being in the music industry is creating connections and networking with other like-minded individuals. Every person you meet in the industry has the potential to help you take your career to new...