GUITAR PROGRAM
MI’s Guitar Studies Program is designed to develop professional level technique and musicianship through performance-intensive and total immersion experiences.
GUITAR PROGRAM
MI’s Guitar Studies Program is designed to develop professional level technique and musicianship through performance-intensive and total immersion experiences.
READY TO ROCK?
The first step in applying to any MI program is to complete an Application for Admission.
QUESTIONS?
Our admissions department is available to answer your questions, give us a call!
COURSE CATALOG
Program requirements, tuition for individual programs, and course information.
THE LEADER IN GUITAR INSTRUCTION
In 1977, the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) revolutionized contemporary music education with the first full-time program to offer hands-on professional training for the electric guitarist. Over three decades later, MI remains the leader in guitar education with a unique system that combines technical, creative and professional development in a performance-based program.
At MI, you learn from a proven curriculum taught by the best guitar instructors in the world, augmented by visiting artists’ seminars, concerts and lessons from some of the greatest players in contemporary music. Network with other players, find your creative voice, and get the training you need to become the player you have always dreamed of being.
DEGREE OPTIONS
Bachelor of Music
Associate of Arts
Certificate in Music Performance
Non-Certificate
CAREER OPTIONS
In addition to the many general music-related classes and electives offered at MI, the Guitar Program provides grads with the essential knowledge and skills that lead to such options as:
PERFORMER
ACCOMPANIST (STUDIO OR LIVE)
ARRANGER
BAND MEMBER
SONGWRITER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
TRANSCRIBER
COPYIST
MUSIC SUPERVISOR
PRODUCT REP
GUITAR TEACHER
CURRICULUM
- Trains students in the full spectrum of contemporary guitar skills, with core classes including Guitar Technique, Guitar Performance, Guitar Reading, Harmony/Theory/Ear Training
- Extensive stylistic and conceptual electives including Funk Guitar, Guitar Effects, Metal Guitar,Recording Guitar, Rock Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Modern Jazz Concepts, Guitar Workout, Melodic Soloing, Country Guitar, Shred Guitar, Advanced Groove Concepts, Blues Guitar and Acoustic Guitar.
- Develop stage-ready live performing skills in contemporary styles from blues, jazz, and fusion to country, rock, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, reggae, funk, R&B, and hip hop.
- Weekly one-hour private lessons
FEATURED FACULTY
An outstanding staff of Los Angeles guitarists brings practical, up-to-date experience directly to the classroom. Regular concerts and clinics with top guitarists from around the world.
SCOTT HENDERSON
CREDITS: TRIBAL TECH, JOE ZAWINUL, CHICK COREA
DEAN BROWN
CREDITS: BILLY COBHAM, BRECKER BROTHERS, MARCUS MILLER
ALLEN HINDS
CREDITS: RANDY CRAWFORD, GINO VANELLI, ROBERTA FLACK
CARL VERHEYEN
CREDITS: SUPERTRAMP
FACILITIES
- Full production sound stages and recording studios
- Fully equipped 24/7 practice facilities and computer labs with the latest industry standard equipment
- Concert Hall access, with full audio/video recording capabilities
- Multiple performance and recording studios available for student practice
- Security on campus 24/7
SUCCESS STORIES
PAUL GILBERT
CREDITS: MR.BIG, RACER X
SYNYSTER GATES
CREDITS: AVENGED SEVENFOLD
JOHN FRUSCIANTE
CREDITS: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
MATEUS ASATO
CREDITS: TORI KELLY
RAPHAEL MOREIRA
CREDITS: PINK, CHRISTINA AGUILERA
SCOTT HENDERSON
CREDITS: CHICK COREA, JOE ZAWINUL, TRIBAL TECH
JENNIFER BATTEN
CREDITS: MICHAEL JACKSON, JEFF BECK
JUSTIN DERRICO
CREDITS: PINK, THE VOICE NBC TV SERIES
WHY MI?
New Technology
MI offers a digital-based BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) curriculum, providing a comprehensive music education with exclusive downloadable eBooks available on any mobile platform.
Professional
Instructors are working professionals, touring and recording with top artists, who bring their experiences back to the classroom.
24-7 Access
Over 75 Private practice labs, 12 performance rehearsal rooms and 30 project recording studios are available for all your needs.
Hollywood Campus
MI’s state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the entertainment industry has a Concert Hall, computer labs, classrooms with full backline and a fully-equipped Music Library.
Personalized
Small class sizes, private lessons and Open Counseling sessions mean you get personalized attention and guidance from a variety of instructors.
All Music
500+ courses are offered every academic Quarter, covering a wide variety of core & elective subjects in music and the entertainment industry.