Musicians Institute Summer 2025

TURN YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER

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i MI Summer 2025

Take advantage of the Musicians Institute Summer quarter 2025! We’re still accepting applications for the Summer start, giving you the perfect opportunity to dive headfirst into the world of music. Whether you’re interested in a certificate program or pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, we’ve got something for you!

At MI, you’ll be guided by industry professionals who are passionate about nurturing your talent. Our programs foster a vibrant community, both on-campus in Hollywood and online, providing an inspiring environment where you can truly thrive.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer financial aid and scholarships to help make your education more affordable.

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i Summer Quarter Benefits

The Power of Collaboration How MI's Online Songwriting Program Fosters Musical Partnerships Across the Globe

SMALLER CLASS SIZES

Get a personalized learning experience with one-on-one time with instructors.

EASY STUDIO BOOKING

Gain practical recording and production experience with access to more studio time for creative projects.

GET A HEAD START

Advance your skills ahead of the regular academic year, maintain academic momentum, and explore more options for future courses.

UNIQUE CURRICULUM

Enjoy summer-specific electives, exclusive concerts and lectures, and intensive workshops.

EXPERIENCE SUMMER IN L.A.

Immerse yourself in LA’s dynamic culture, music scene and perfect summer weather.

i Summer Programs Offered

MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Musicians Institute’s Music Performance Programs are a unique combination of contemporary music performance and rigorous education in traditional music disciplines. Performance programs in our music college include five major instruments of study:

DEGREES OFFERED: Certificate (Non-Degree), Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

BASS

MI’s Bass Program, led by a world-class staff of professional bassists, combines intensive technical training with performances, equipping you to handle any style from funk to rock, jazz, R&B and more.

DRUM

MI’s Drum program is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of drummers and the workplace, going beyond traditional drumming skills to include electronic drumming, digital recording, loops and sequencing.

GUITAR

MI’s Guitar program introduces players to the basics of guitar playing, including performance, ear training, and melodic soloing. Students gain the tools necessary to be ready to work and perform in all genres, from rock to pop, jazz and beyond.

HORN

MI’s Horns program trains horn players—saxophonists, trombonists, and trumpeters—to work in the contemporary music industry as soloists, section players, readers and improvisers, arrangers and engineers.

KEYBOARD

MI’s Keyboard Program takes an innovative approach to an instrument that is both deeply traditional and constantly evolving. The unique curriculum combines traditional keyboard performance with cutting-edge keyboard-based technology.

SONGWRITING

MI’s Songwriting Program is designed to create versatile songwriters who will have the skills to steadily work in today’s modern music industry. Students will be immersed in the entire process it takes to write a song, from ideation to writing lyrics, to recording and production.

VOCAL

MI’s Vocal program surrounds you with a supportive network of teachers and students who challenge you to explore your stylistic identity and advance your technological knowledge while enhancing your confidence as a professional vocalist.

MUSIC PRODUCTION & RECORDING

Musicians Institute’s production programs provide students with the educational foundation for careers as producers, audio engineers, beat makers, composers for visual media including film, television, animation and games. Our production programs include:

DEGREES OFFERED: Certificate (Non-Degree), Associate of Science, Bachelor of Music

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

ARTIST PRODUCER ENTREPRENEUR

MI’s 4-quarter Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur Certificate program provides the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to survive as an independent recording and performing artist.

AUDIO ENGINEERING
(MI ONLINE: STUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY)

MI’s Audio Engineering (MI Online’s Studio Recording Technology) program prepares graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing practical training on state-of-the-art recording equipment.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION

MI’s Electronic Music Production program helps students gain the technical knowledge and professional skills to grow as independent electronic music producers, beat makers, and remix artists in a variety of musical settings in the industry.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST

MI’s Independent Artist Program provides the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to survive as an independent recording and performing artist. Study the diverse skills needed to write, record and promote your original song.

LIVE MUSIC EVENT PRODUCTION

MI’s Live Music Event Production program offers an immersive learning experience in professional live musical and live event productions, with classes in sound reinforcement, audio engineering, tour management, lighting, video, rigging, live broadcast, and staging.

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR VISUAL MEDIA

MI’s Bachelor of Music Composition program provides students with the educational foundation for careers as composers of musical soundtracks for visual media including film, television, animation and games.

STUDIO RECORDING

MI’s Studio Recording program offers audio recording enthusiasts and engineers an immersive learning experience into the components, techniques, and roles involved in professional audio recording and production.

MUSIC INDUSTRY

Musicians Institute’s Industry programs offer students the foundation for a successful career as a music business professional. From marketing, to royalties and the art of luthiery, students will get an extensive education to help them navigate the full industry with ease.

DEGREES OFFERED: Certificate, Associate of Science

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

MUSIC BUSINESS

MI’s Music Business program features in-depth training and interactive learning covering the diverse range of industry areas including Law and Contracts, Music Publishing and Licensing, Artist and Tour Management, A&R and Record Labels, Distribution, Promotion, and Marketing.

GUITAR CRAFT NASHVILLE

MI’s Guitar Craft Academy Nashville is dedicated to inspiring excellence in the art of guitar building and design, while preparing students for careers in the music industry. By providing hands-on instruction from top professionals, we give students the skills necessary to achieve their goals.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Musicians Institute’s alternative programs offer options to study at MI outside of our traditional degrees. These programs can include taking MI classes “a-la-carte” style per quarter, to our weeklong summer programs.

DEGREES OFFERED: Non-Degree

ON-CAMPUS or ONLINE

MI SELECT

MI Select are non-certificate programs designed to provide students with “a taste of MI” if they want another option to studying full-time. Students can take as little as one class per quarter across our wide variety of programs and concentrations.

SUMMER SHOT

MI’s Summer Shot experience is an interactive summer music program for musicians 12 and older. This immersive week-long program will pair students with award-winning instructors in performance or production-based programs, so they can get a taste of a future career in music and just have fun!