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Online Songwriting Class vs. In-Person Which is Right for You
As the music industry evolves, so do the educational opportunities available to aspiring songwriters. Choosing between an online songwriting course and an in-person program can be challenging, but understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make an informed...
Why a Songwriting Degree is Worth It: Benefits and Career Opportunities
A career in songwriting is a dream for many music enthusiasts, and pursuing a songwriting degree can significantly boost your chances of success in this competitive field. But is a songwriting degree really worth it? In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of...
Donner Partners with Renowned Musicians Institute to Advance Outreach in Music Education, Music Careers
The partnership is designed to enrich the educational experiences at MI, while providing practical benefits that prepare students for successful careers in music Donner, leading manufacturer in innovative musical instrument gear, has partnered with the Musician's...
The Rhythmic Foundation: How Drums and Bass Define the Beat of Music
In the vast expanse of musical composition, the unique relationship between drums and bass forms the backbone of countless songs across various genres. Often referred to as the rhythm section, these two instruments work in harmony to provide not only the tempo but...
MI Graduate Spotlight: Jayanta Dasgupta of Audible Steel
We caught with Jayanta Dasgupta, an MI guitar program graduate and founder of Audible Steel.
The Business Side of Music: What Every Artist Should Know
For many musicians, the allure of creating and performing music is what initially draws them to the industry. However, success in the music world requires more than just talent and passion; understanding the business side of music is equally crucial. From managing...
#TBT
#TBT: Jeff Porcaro of Toto
For this weeks #TBT post, we bright back this gem from the Musicians Institute vault, a special clinic from Jeff Porcaro, one of the most revered drummers in modern music. MI is lucky to have this footage, as his life was tragically cut short when he was only 38 years...
#TBT Michael Ruff Visits MI ( With Sheryl Crow as Back-up Singer)
A while back, we shared this pretty sweet find from the MI vault: a performance by Michael Ruff, with a very young Sheryl Crow singing backup! Ruff is a multiple Grammy Award nominated songwriter and producer, who has released many solo albums. He has written, toured...
#TBT Jaco Pastorius
Jaco Pastorius is widely considered one of the most influential bassists of all time, so to celebrate our first #TBT post, here are some Jaco performances that’ll inspire you to get you back into the practice room real quick! Opening for Joni Mitchell. Weather Report...
PROFILES
A Conversation With: Aaron Mercier of Mercier Guitars
Aaron Mercier is a guitarist for Kings Of Carnage, and a Musicians Institute alumnus who is keeping very busy in many areas of the music industry, both as a performer and a man behind the scenes. On a recent visit back to the MI campus, Aaron spoke to The Mix about...
Panelist Spotlight: Adam Blackstone
Musicians Institute is proud to bring some of the best working musicians onto our campus to inspire our students and give them insight into what a career in the music industry holds. With this new series on our blog, we will start to highlight upcoming clinicians or...
The Life And Career Of MI’s Own: Francis Buckley
Grammy Award®-winning record engineer Francis Buckley’s broad range of experience has seen him occupy the studio seat for breakout bands, established chart-toppers and Hollywood films. Buckley started out working at W.E. Studios in Redondo Beach in 1979. He then went...