Dec 4, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
Without the right music and talented DJ, a party is just a boring gathering that lacks the life to get a crowd moving. So, in order to get the party going the right (and only) way, a DJ needs the right equipment. Knowing where to get started can be super overwhelming,...
Nov 29, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
Alternative-pop-punk band Lit was one of the most popular bands back in the late ’90s and early ’00s. But before they hit it big, Lit visited the Musicians Institute concert hall for a special performance, which we found in the MI Vault. The band shot to...
Nov 27, 2018 | In The Know
As a student, you have probably always heard that internships are integral in landing the job of your dreams in the music industry. With that in mind, The Mix spoke with Carolann Mota, Musicians Institute’s very own Internship Coordinator, who gave us some...
Nov 21, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
If your dream of success involves a microphone, recording studio, and/or a stage with lights focused solely on you, you’re likely want to know how to make it in the music industry. In the past decade or so, the way to achieve success in this exciting and diverse...
Nov 17, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
One of the first questions beginner DJs always ask is: What DJ equipment do I need? The best place to start is the DJ controller. A DJ controller is an external, attachable device that is typically hooked up to a computer to mimic the setup and workflow of a...
Nov 16, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
For this edition of our #TBT, we present guitarist and clinician Paul Hanson, who has a long history with MI. Paul first attended MI as a guitar student in 1980 and then went on to become an esteemed instructor in the guitar program throughout the ’90s. Since...
Nov 7, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
While a student at Musicians Institute, you will get plenty of time to perform on a stage on our campus. But one of the best things about studying in Los Angeles is the open mic nights that will allow you to start practicing out in the real world, and getting your...
Nov 1, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
From headstock to body, we take a look at the different pieces that comprise a guitar. The guitar is arguably one of the most beautiful instruments out there, and when you listen to music aficionados describe it, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were describing a...
Oct 31, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
It’s Halloween at Musicians Institute! The best way we can think to celebrate these two things is to highlight some of our favorite rockstars who like to take their stage personas into the creepy realm with masks, costumes and sometimes (a lot of times) gore....
Oct 25, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
Now that the year is winding down, a new year on the horizon always brings new possibilities, doesn’t it? Learning a new instrument and starting a career in music seems like a great idea! But decisions at this time of the year often come bundled with unrealistic...
