Dec 5, 2018 | In The Know, The Buzz
Through The Lens is our weekly series where we highlight current students and faculty, capture them on campus and ask them about their inspirations, advice and beyond. 1. Describe the moment/s when you knew that you wanted to study music further. I grew up in a...
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 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...
