Jan 8, 2019 | In The Know
Two years ago, fans mourned the loss of David Bowie, an irreplaceable icon for music…and the world. But today, we want to celebrate Bowie on his birthday, by listening to his music and remembering all of the genius that he left behind for us before his journey...
Jan 8, 2019 | Education, In The Know
Your music education is an important investment and one that you expect to pay off by providing you many more opportunities than without one. In today’s work environment, it is imperative that you understand not only what you’ll learn in your selected...
Jan 8, 2019 | Education, In The Know
A guitar luthier is a skilled craftsman who makes and repairs guitars. Like most careers in the music field, the work of a luthier isn’t something you can learn overnight. But those with a creative mind who are detail-oriented and like to tinker may find the work of a...
Jan 3, 2019 | In The Know
It’s only the third day of 2019 and festival season is already starting to warm up! One of the biggest of the year, Coachella, just announced their 2019 line-up and it’s got a little bit for lovers of every genre. The festival will happen on the weekends...
Jan 2, 2019 | In The Know
It’s a new year and Musicians Institute alumni are already making headlines in the news! Musicians Institute alum Mateus Asato was featured in a piece on Forbes.com, hailing his innovative talents with guitar and social media, titled: Mateus Asato, Instagram...
Jan 2, 2019 | Education, In The Know
There is no doubt there is something different a live performance when compared to a studio recording. The raw emotion, the adrenaline, the pitch of the artist as they dance or move about the stage and the audience feedback is something that simply cannot be...
Dec 26, 2018 | Education, In The Know
When it comes to your guitar, there are many areas in which you can focus. You can acquire a beautiful Strat, purchase a high-quality amp, and lots of sound effects. However, one element that rises above them all in order of importance is keeping your instrument...
Dec 18, 2018 | In The Know, Profiles
Known as one of the internet’s favorite “shredders”, Brazilian native turned Los Angeles transplant Mateus Asato has combined his impressive skills on the guitar with smart marketing to become the Instagram/YouTube sensation he is today, more on this later. Of course,...
Dec 13, 2018 | Education, In The Know
Ask any DJ why they chose to become a DJ, and you will get a surprising amount of results, and the answers will probably seem familiar to you. Most of the responses you might hear from professional DJs, of course, revolve simply around their love and passion of music,...
Dec 13, 2018 | In The Know
It’s time for Holiday break! This is the ideal time to put away the books for a bit and relax in front of your television or laptop and catch up on some Netflix (you’ve been working hard enough this semester.) A good way to combine your love for music and...
