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Programs by Degree...
Bachelor of Music

Musicians Institute’s challenging Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) is a unique degree program combining contemporary music performance with rigorous training in traditional music disciplines. The twel...

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Associate of Arts

MI’s 90-credit-unit, six-quarter Associate of Arts in Performance Degrees provide the instrument skills, musical knowledge and performing experience that musicians need to prepare for the challenges of pr...

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Certificate

MI's Certificate programs are based on an educational philosophy of focused, intensive, practical instruction that cuts quickly and directly to the heart of the subject matter...

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Non-Certificate

MI’s Encore Program is a non-certificate option for students of bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion, and voice. Working closely with the Encore Coordinator, Encore students create a personalized ten-week schedule drawn fro...

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Programs by Major...
Bass

The Bass Institute of Technology was the first program of its kind designed specifically for the contemporary electric bassist, and nearly three decades later BIT remains the leader in bass education. With a w...

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Guitar

In 1977, the Guitar Institute of Technology revolutionized contemporary music education with the first full-time program to offer hands-on professional training for the electric guitarist. Nearly three decades...

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Keyboard

The Keyboard Institute of Technology brings MI's inventive philosophy of music education to an instrument that is both deeply traditional and always evolving. The KIT program combines fundamental keyboard skills, performing e...

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Percussion

The Percussion Institute of Technology is the world's most-imitated school of contemporary drumming. PIT is not just a classroom experience - it's a total immersion in the world of drums. Learn a new groove or fill in the mor...

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Voice

Combining technical and creative development with continuous live performing experience, the Vocal Institute of Technology has no parallel in the world of contemporary vocal training. The VIT program is designed to build y...

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Audio Engineering

The Recording Institute of Technology prepares graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing in-depth knowledge of the essential technical aspects of recording as well as practi...

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Recording Artist

The rules of the music business are changing fast, and now more than ever artists possess the means to control the creation and distribution of their own work. The Recording Artist Program provides the technical knowledge...

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Music Business

The Music Business Program provides hands-on training for a business career in the music industry. Learn career skills including Marketing and Promotion, Music Publishing...

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Guitar Craft

The Guitar Craft Academy offers comprehensive training in the design, construction and maintenance of electric guitars and basses. In keeping with MI’s educational philosophy of total immersion, your classroom is a fully-e...

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Music Video, Film & TV

The unique Film Institute of Technology program guides you through the entire process of directing, producing, filming and editing music videos and commercials using film, high-definition video and state-of-the-art post-pr...

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My Interests

Writing and performing music, recording engineering, producing. the music business, guitar building, music video and film production

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in breaking into the music business professionally.... Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, Producers, people interested in Music Video and Film Directing & Production, people interested in working for record labels and other music-related businesses.... We can help you make your dream become a reality!!!!!

Music:

MI encompasses all styles of music (not just Jazz and Classical), singers and instrument players get the opportunity to perform Blues, Hard Rock, Modern Rock, Metal, Country, Reggae, Jazz, Latin, Fusion, R&B, Hip-Hop, and their own original compositions of any style... our Recording Engineering and Recording Artist courses welcome students of all musical tastes . . .

Books:

WE LOST THE GODFATHER OF SOUL JAMES BROWN ON CHRISTMAS DAY.... R.I.P.

My Blog

Lisa Harriton Joins MI Keyboard Faculty

Lisa Harriton Joins MI Keyboard Faculty Jun 26, 2008 Lisa Harriton, who early in 2007 made her debut as touring keyboardist and backing vocalist with the re-formed Smashing Pumpkins, has joined the...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:45:00 PST

Music Business Program Adds Evening, Part-Time Schedule Options

Music Business Program Adds Evening, Part-Time Schedule Options Jul 07, 2008 Beginning with the October 2008 quarter, MI's Music Business Program is adding two new options designed to make the progr...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:25:00 PST

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew (http://www.wreckingcrew.tv/), a revealing documentary on the Los Angeles studio scene and stellar musicians who were behind much of the most influential music of the 1960s, will hav...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:24:00 PST

John Wesley Performs Solo Acoustic Set

John Wesley Performs Solo Acoustic Set Jun 25, 2008 John Wesley (Porcupine Tree) will perform a solo acoustic set for Summer Shot students on June 25th in MI's Passage Performance Center on Hollywoo...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:10:00 PST

Jennifer Batten Multimedia Clinic-Concert

Jennifer Batten Multimedia Clinic-Concert Sep 04, 2008 GIT welcomes Jennifer Batten for a long-awaited return visit to MI. Jennifer, a GIT graduate, was a staff instructor when she was chosen to joi...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:51:00 PST

Megadeth Alumni Jeff Young, Nick Menza Reunite On Stage

Megadeth Alumni Jeff Young, Nick Menza Reunite On Stage Jun 13, 2008 Two former members of legendary Thrash-Metal pioneers Megadeth performed the classic track "In My Darkest Hour" with MI...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:51:00 PST

Devlin Murphy Places Songs in TV, Film

Devlin Murphy Places Songs in TV, Film Jun 02, 2008 Voice Devlin Murphy (Voice) has had considerable success placing his songs recently&   http://www.mi.edu/sucessdetail/394.aspx...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:59:00 PST

New Summer Shot Clinicians

New Summer Shot Clinicians Jun 23, 2008 Summer Shot, MI's unique summer learning experience, has confirmed two new clinicians: drummer Ray Luzier (Korn, Army of Anyone, David Lee Roth; see photo) an...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:58:00 PST

New Hiring Hall Audition: Society One

New Hiring Hall Audition: Society One Jun 03, 2008 On Tuesday, June 3, Hiring Hall (MI's exclusive in-house audition showcase) is holding auditions for Society One. The band has a new distribution d...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:57:00 PST

June 5th - Drummer Stephen Perkins in Special Clinic

Drummer Stephen Perkins in Special Clinic Jun 05, 2008 On Thursday, June 5, the Percussion Institute of Technology proudly presents a special clinic with A-list rock drummer Stephen Perkins. http:/...
Posted by Musicians Institute Official on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:52:00 PST