Jul 17, 2021 | In The Know
On December 27, 2020, Congress signed into law the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program (AKA the Save Our Stages Act) for struggling entertainment and music venues. Originally, $15 billion in grants was set aside to support small and large arts and...
Jul 14, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Kathleen (Leena) Hurrell, an instructor in our Independent Artist Program, shares some books that every songwriter should have on their bookshelf. They might not be directly about songwriting, but they can inspire your next greatest work. When it comes to songwriting,...
Jul 14, 2021 | Education, 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...
Jul 12, 2021 | In The Know
If you’re a musician, chances are that you’re hungry to monetize your talent. The fastest way to increase revenue? Swap getting signed by a label with uploading your tracks to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, and more. The key is to develop a solid marketing and...
Jun 30, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Ashley Stanbury, an instructor in our Vocal Program, shares some parts of her daily vocal routine that will keep students’ voice ready for the stage, studio, and beyond. These are the vocal warm-ups that keep my voice in shape and ready to go! As a consistently...
Jun 23, 2021 | In The Know
TikTok has exploded in the past year. With more and more creators posting daily content on the platform, it seems that TikTok is the place to be for everybody, including musicians. For anybody who has no idea what TikTok actually is, it is a social media platform that...
Jun 16, 2021 | In The Know
Having music and a vision is great, but it isn’t enough. PR, or public relations, can make or break a musician’s career. Music PR is essential because it helps spread the word of an upcoming single or album, gets the buzz going, and keeps current fans interested. So...
Jun 10, 2021 | In The Know
While the pandemic isn’t over yet, Los Angeles County and California state have been making great strides in moving forward into a post-COVID reality. According to the L.A. Times, California has one of the lowest COVID-19 case rates in the entire country, with...
Jun 9, 2021 | In The Know
YouTube was and remains one of the biggest content platforms around, and it’s a great place for musicians to get their music out there. Whether a musician is just beginning or they’re used to playing for a long time, starting a YouTube journey can be daunting. That’s...
Jun 2, 2021 | In The Know
Funding models within the music industry can be confusing at the best of times. From subscription service payouts to NFTs, it’s clear the world has moved on from the days when artists could make a living through CD sales. Currently, musicians can hope to earn just...
