Music Therapy: What is it and How Does it Work?

What is music therapy? Music therapy, also known as sound therapy, supports the therapy process in clinical settings. That’s a bit of a mouthful, so let’s break it down. During the therapeutic process, the patient, guided and aided by the therapist, takes...

Musicians Institute Industry Mentors Spring 2021

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...

How To Promote Music in 2021

Since the music industry has changed significantly, it can be hard to navigate how to promote music in 2021. The internet and the impact of the Covid-19 remain relevant factors that affect music promotion. While options may seem limited, artists are finding ways to...

Social Media’s Critical Role in the Music Industry

The internet continues to revolutionize just about everything we do—including within the music industry. Social media platforms are the new way for artists to develop and connect with their fanbases. Over the years, we have seen artists utilize platforms like Twitter,...

The DIY Musician’s Guide to Live Streaming

Live streams are the new live concerts musicians can use while we’re in lockdown. Though they are a far cry from the actual live show at a venue, they allow a unique opportunity for musicians to reach fans in new ways. Streaming means anyone who follows the musician...

An Introductory Guide to NFTs in the Music Industry

A growing trend in the music industry is the rise of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. Transactions using NFTs allow audiences to participate in auctions for unique content from the artists they love. Currently, these tokens and the transactions that involve them empower...

Hybrid Concerts and the Future of Music Entertainment

COVID-19 has hit the world hard. One of the hardest-hit industries has been the music industry that was on a massive rise in recent years, has seen a staggering downfall. While streaming services are seeing more users and premium users throughout 2020, live music...