Musicians Institute

A contemporary music school dedicated to inspiring artistic & academic excellence.

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ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.

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MI ONLINE SHORT COURSES

MI ONLINE SHORT COURSES

Level up your music skills with flexible online courses designed for today’s musicians and creators.

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START MI THIS FALL

START MI THIS FALL

Kick off this October with hands-on training in performance, production, or the music industry. Study on campus in Hollywood or online and build real-world skills fast.

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World-Class Faculty

Musicians Institute faculty

Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.

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MI Success Stories

ANDERSON.PAAK

ANDERSON.PAAK 8x Grammy Winner

DRUM PROGRAM

My story as an artist has been about trial and error. It's been about artist
development, character building, struggle, happiness and failure, family, and music.
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Bishop Briggs

BISHOP BRIGGS Singer/Songwriter

VOCAL PROGRAM

I truly never saw myself doing anything other than music.
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Derek Keota

DEREK KEOTA Best Engineered Album

AUDIO ENGINEERING PROGRAM

To say MI has been a life-changing experience would be an understatement.
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NICOLE ROW

NICOLE ROW Incubus, Panic! At the Disco

BASS PROGRAM

The most important thing I took from Ml was what you do with what you're given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered.
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KEITH HETRICK

KEITH HETRICK Best R&B Album Grammy

KEYBOARD PROGRAM

I think the most important things I took away from my time at Ml were the
relationships I made with other creatives; across all walks of life, and across all
parts of the world.
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Justin Derrico

JUSTIN DERRICO Pink, NBC's The Voice

GUITAR PROGRAM

I definitely wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for Ml.
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You’re in the Spotlight at MI

Musicians Institute offers a blend of unique personalized education and Hollywood music industry connections that you will not find anywhere else. At MI, your musical journey and progress always takes center stage.

Hollywood Location

Our campus is located in the middle of the entertainment industry, including the worlds of music, film, television and beyond. Students will have access to the finest live music venues, along with opportunities and possibilities to visit, intern and work at the best studios and sought after music labels in the world.

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Hollywood Location

Private Lessons

MI Music Performance students are given one hour private lessons with their instructors every week and/or open counseling to strengthen their skills on a personalized scale. Music Production and Recording and Music Industry students also have project advising available, where instructors will critique and advise each student on their final project.

Private Lessons

Live Performance Workshops

As part of the curriculum, MI students perform weekly in Live Performance Workshops (LPWs). MI is unique in giving students a fully immersive stage experience as soon as they start their classes. The song selections are changed weekly, so students can gain experience with diverse genres, making them stronger musicians for their careers beyond MI.

Live Performance Workshops

Clinics

Every quarter, students have access to attend free clinics and seminars from visiting musicians from around the world. The topics and genres presented by clinicians are diverse to allow students a well-rounded insight into the music industry and working professionals.

Clinics

Career Support

MI students have direct, one-on-one access to successful industry professionals, who can offer personalized career advice on their progress and projects. The Artist & Career Services (ACS) team strives to continually grow and evolve our list of mentors, so students can always speak to professionals thriving in the current music industry today.

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Career Support

MI Programs & Degrees

Musicians Institute offers a full range of degrees and a wide variety of areas of concentration in the field of contemporary music. Study music with some of the best working musicians in the world.

Music Performance
Music Production & Recording
Alternative Programs

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Music Industry

Upcoming Events

ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.

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MI ONLINE INFO SESSION

MI ONLINE INFO SESSION

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Meet the MI Online team as they guide you through the MIO platform, the diverse program offerings, and the steps needed to apply.

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Institutional Notice

Change of Ownership

Musicians Institute is pleased to announce that the previously proposed transaction involving the acquisition of Campus Hollywood, Inc.,

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