Aug 25, 2021 | In The Know
Electric guitarists know that the quality of the amp is often more important than the quality of the guitar itself. That’s how important it is to get an amp that sounds good – especially live! With that being said, a good amp doesn’t necessarily mean the most...
Aug 18, 2021 | In The Know
Here’s a hot topic. How do you get your music heard when you are just starting out? It’s not about sending demos out to labels and promoters anymore – it goes much deeper. We will discuss a few key strategies that DJs are using to get their music heard and develop a...
Aug 13, 2021 | In The Know
Broadcasting live is certainly nothing new – history was made when the Beatles became world stars overnight after playing the Ed Sullivan show a LONG time ago. Since then, there have been a few changes to the world of live broadcast – to say the least! When user-based...
Jul 31, 2021 | In The Know
Clubhouse went viral at the end of 2020, and the app shows no signs of slowing down in 2021. This May, the app tracked 10 million active weekly users. Musicians can majorly benefit from taking advantage of this year’s most noteworthy app, which attracts big-name...
Jul 24, 2021 | In The Know
More than 60,000 new tracks are uploaded to Spotify every day and 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Musicians need to find crafty ways to create teasers, promos, and music videos that give them an edge. Here are some video tips to boost your...
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...
