Dec 15, 2021 | In The Know
For creators and musicians of every genre, everyone has been told to “develop your sound”. For some, it is a happy accident – an idea or combination of ideas that simply worked out. For others, it is the product of a lifetime of influence, work, and current tastes....
Dec 8, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Our Musicians Institute instructors are working professionals who are often still very active in the industry, meaning our students get top-notch education straight from the source. Nick Kellie, award-winning guitarist, educator, columnist (AND also MI instructor) has...
Dec 7, 2021 | In The Know
Have you ever read an article about one of your favorite keyboardists or musicians and gotten the scoop on their next release or tour dates? Have you ever wondered how the press got the information about these seemingly unannounced events? In this piece, we’re going...
Nov 30, 2021 | In The Know
The Importance of Automated or Additional Dialogue Replacement (ADR) The film industry has been doing something for a long time now that you may not have known. The actors in movies that you watch and the lines that you hear – they may not have been recorded at the...
Nov 24, 2021 | In The Know
Nowadays in electronic music, it is difficult to find a track that doesn’t have some sort of remix associated with it. Remixing has evolved to become a very important part of electronic music and all kinds of related genres! It is a way for producers, DJs, and other...
Nov 23, 2021 | Education, In The Know
Kathleen (Leena) Hurrell, an instructor in our Independent Artist Program, shares some songwriting tips on some of the basic things you should remember when you start writing for another artist. As a co-writer or a hired writer, your job is to create a safe...
Nov 19, 2021 | In The Know
It Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Them Let’s talk about rooms. In the world of the recording arts, the room where the music is being recorded plays a huge part in how the music is going to sound. Let’s talk about Motown from Detroit in the 60’s – Much of it...
Nov 16, 2021 | In The Know
Surefire Ways to Make a Lasting Impression on Your Audience Getting up on stage and delivering an impactful performance is a skill that takes practice. With that being said, it can be learned, and there are some surefire tricks and tips to improve your stage presence!...
Nov 2, 2021 | In The Know
Musicians Institute is excited to share that Gruv Gear has made a sizable donation of acoustic and electric guitar bags to our school to be used by MI students and faculty. This donation includes: 100 pcs Gigblade Slim Electric Guitar bags 20 pcs Gigblade 2 Acoustic...
Oct 29, 2021 | In The Know
If we didn’t have foley, film would certainly feel funny. Without the right sounds in the right places, films would feel so strange! To get an idea, think about Charlie Chaplin and the age of silent films, which didn’t have foley. Foley artists and their contribution...
