May 4, 2022 | In The Know
If you didn’t know, there are a lot of opportunities for people with a passion for music in the film industry. From dialogue and the soundtracks to foley sounds, there are a lot of musical components that go into creating movies that you probably haven’t...
Apr 27, 2022 | In The Know
If you’re interested in a career in electronic or other music production, you’ll need a trusted music production software that fits your individual needs. Knowing your way around a Digital Audio Workstation can help you learn everything you need to mix...
Apr 26, 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...
Apr 25, 2022 | Featured, In The Know
We have partnered with Guitar Center, SoundStorming, and producers Lhanze and Miguel Gil to offer another special collaboration contest available to current MI students! The two producers will release their own produced beats on the platform SoundStorming, and...
Apr 20, 2022 | In The Know
At MI College of Contemporary Music, we’re proud of how far some of our audio engineering alumni have made it and want to take some time to recognize some of their accomplishments. Appu Krishnan Appu enrolled in our audio engineering program in 2005. Shortly after...
Apr 14, 2022 | Education, In The Know
Director of Industry Programs Lacey Harris writes on the five most essential skills Independent Artist and Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur program students will learn while enrolled at Musicians Institute. Modern artists need to develop many diverse skills to navigate...
Apr 13, 2022 | In The Know
Music streaming services have changed the landscape of the music industry. Consumers no longer need to individually purchase songs or buy CDs to listen to their favorite tunes. Instead, they’re choosing to pay a small monthly fee to music streaming services to...
Apr 6, 2022 | In The Know
Songwriting is an art form that takes years to master. Unlike writing a poem or a story, songwriters need to know how to handle the music components that complement the lyrics. From choosing a melody that pairs with the vocals to writing the perfect chorus,...
Mar 31, 2022 | In The Know, TBT
On October 7, 1985, legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius visited Musicians Institute for a clinic and performance. We have previously posted a short clip of this 1985 visit from Jaco, but this new footage from Patrick Buchmann is remastered from Its original VHS cassette...
Mar 5, 2022 | In The Know
The bass guitar is similar to your standard electric guitar, except it has a lower sound frequency. Traditionally featuring four strings, this iconic instrument was made famous during the 20th century by popular musicians everywhere. From James Jamerson to Bootsy...
