Mission Statement
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1 MISSION STATEMENT Musicians Institute is dedicated to inspiring artistic and academic excellence while preparing students for careers in the music and entertainment industry. Our cutting-edge educational offerings provide the information, skills and expertise necessary for musicians and creative professionals to achieve their goals. We strive to develop a diverse array of talented individuals who can enrich the global community with their artistic contributions. 1 NOTICE As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review Musicians Institute does not have a pending petition in this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. It bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, is the responsibility of the student to know and adhere has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or to the policies and rules included in this catalog. You are has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact within the preceding five years that resulted in Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States enrollment agreement. Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec 1101 et seq.) FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS NO GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT In keeping with Musicians Institute’s mission, MI While Musicians Institute provides no guarantee that recognizes the importance of real-world music industry employment will result from attending or completing any experience and academic credentials in our teaching program offered by the institution, we are dedicated to positions. In order to provide students with the most assisting students in finding professional opportunities. current and competitive skill set and career preparation, For more information on our Artist Support Center MI weighs both professional experience and academic (formerly known as Career Development Office), visit accomplishments when evaluating the assets of potential www.mi.edu. For more information about our graduation faculty members. rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION our website at: www.mi.edu/state-and-federal-student- Musicians Institute is a private institution that is approved consumer-disclosures to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Such approval to QUESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS operate requires compliance with state standards as Students are encouraged but not required to refer set forth in the Ed. Code. MI has been an accredited any questions or complaints regarding this catalog to institutional member of the National Association of Musicians Institute. At any time, students may contact the Schools of Music since 1981. The National Association Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: of Schools of Music is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE). The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 ACCURACY OF INFORMATION Sacramento, CA 95833 Information in this catalog is accurate as of the date of Website: www.bppe.ca.gov printing/publication. Catalogs are updated and published Toll free: (888) 370-7589 / Phone: (916) 431-6959 on an annual basis. MI reserves the right to revise or Fax: (916) 263-1897 cancel the programs, courses, activities, or services described herein without prior notice. Applicants are A student or any member of the public may file a advised to confirm their availability prior to enrollment. At complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private all times, the information contained in the digital/online Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 (toll- version of the catalog takes precedence over this printed free) or by completing a complaint form, which can be version. Please refer to the index of addenda to this obtained on the bureau’s website: www.bppe.ca.gov. catalog at the end of the online version for information and updates. National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 This catalog is available to students, members of the Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 public, and interested parties via the MI website: mi.edu/ Telephone: 703.437.0700 musicians-institute-course-catalog/, by request to MI Email: [email protected] Admissions ([email protected]), or by calling MI at (800)255-7529. In addition to the above, students are CONTACT MUSICIANS INSTITUTE provided digital access to the course catalog during their 6752 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 initial enrollment/registration process, and on an annual Toll free: (800) 255-7529 basis during subsequent registration periods. Local: (323) 462-1384 Web: www.mi.edu 2 THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017: OCTOBER 1, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. 3 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NON-CERTIFICATE 94 Bachelor of Music in Performance 173 Summer Shot 94 Bass 174 MI Select & MI Select Express 94 Drum 175 Pro Tools Certification 95 Guitar 174 Keyboard 175 CAMPUS 97 Vocal 176 Main Complex 102 Common Course 177 Audio Engineering Studios 102 Independent Artist Studios 103 ADMISSIONS 184 Production Labs 103 TUITION & FEES 191 Production Studios 104 FINANCIAL AID 194 Instrument Specific Studios 104 ARTIST SUPPORT CENTER 200 Counseling and Practice Facilities 104 POLICIES 204 MISSION STATEMENT 1 ASSOCIATE DEGREES 49 Music Library 104 NOTICE 2 Associate of Art in Performance Player’s Supply Store 105 ADMINISTRATION 207 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 6 Bass 51 Artist Lounge 105 FACULTY BIOS 233 CERTIFICATE & DEGREE OVERVIEW 8 Drum 55 NON-CERTIFICATE OVERVIEW 12 Guitar 59 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 114 Keyboard Technology 63 Entertainment Industry Studies CERTIFICATE Vocal 71 Audio Engineering 114 Entertainment Industry Studies Associate of Science in Music Business 75 DJ Performance & Production 118 Audio Engineering 15 Guitar Craft 120 DJ Performance & Production 20 BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE 79 Independent Artist Development 122 Guitar Craft 23 Bachelor of Music in Composition 80 Music Business 126 Independent Artist Development 25 Bachelor of Music in Performance Performance Studies Music Business 28 Bass 82 Bass 134 Performance Studies Drum 84 Drum 140 Bass 31 Guitar 86 Guitar 145 Drum 34 Keyboard 88 Keyboard Technology 152 Guitar 37 Vocal 90 Vocal 157 Keyboard Technology 43 Bachelor of Music Vocal 45 Bachelor of Music in Composition 158 4 THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017: OCTOBER 1, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. 5 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL QUARTER 2016 2017 2018 SPRING QUARTER 2017 2018 Re-Registration August 15 - September 23 August 21 - September 29 August 20 - September 28 Re-Registration February 20 - March 31 February 19 - March 30 New Student Registration September 19 - 30 September 25 - October 5 September 24 - October 4 New Student Registration March 27 - April 6 March 26 - April 5 New Student Orientation September 29 October 5 October 4 New Student Orientation April 6 April 5 Financial Aid Application Deadline 1 Week prior to registration 1 Week prior to registration 1 week prior to registration Financial Aid Application Deadline 1 Week prior to registration 1 week prior to registration Quarter Begins October 3 October 9 October 8 Quarter Begins April 10 April 9 *Thanksgiving Break November 24 - 25 November 23 - 24 November 22 - 23 *Memorial Day May 29 May 28 Final Exams December 12 - 16 December 18 - 22 December 17 - 21 Final Exams June 19 - 23 June 18 - June 22 Graduation December 17 December 23 December 22 Graduation June 24 June 23 Quarter Break December 17 - January 8 December 23 - January 7 December 22 - January 6 Quarter Break June 24 - July 9 June 23 - July 8 WINTER QUARTER 2017 2018 SUMMER QUARTER 2017 2018 Re-Registration November 13 - December 22 November 20 - December 28 Re-Registration May 22 - June 30 May 21 - June 29 New Student Registration December 19 - January 5 December 27 - January 4 New Student Registration June 26 - July 6 June 25 - July 5 New Student Orientation January 5 January 4 New Student Orientation July 6 July 5 Financial Aid Application Deadline 1 Week prior to registration 1 week prior to registration Financial Aid Application Deadline 1 Week prior to registration 1 week prior to registration *New Year’s Day January 1 January 1 *Independence Day July 4 July 4 Quarter Begins January 9 January 8 Quarter Begins July 10 July 9 *Martin Luther King Day January 16 January 15 *Labor Day September 4 September 3 Final Exams March 20-24 March 19 - 23 Final Exams September 18 - 22 September 17 - 21 Graduation March 25 March 24 Graduation September 23 September 22 Quarter Break March 25 - April 9 March 24 - April 8 Quarter Break September 23 - October 8 September 22 - October 7 *School Closed 6 THIS CATALOG APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017: OCTOBER 1, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. 7 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CERTIFICATE & DEGREE OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 QUARTER CERTIFICATE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY STUDIES PERFORMANCE STUDIES [PART-TIME] AUDIO ENGINEERING, DJ AUDIO ENGINEERING (POST PRODUCTION, LIVE SOUND), MUSIC BUSINESS PERFORMANCE STUDIES ASSOCIATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREES CERTIFICATE School of Industry Studies Audio Engineering, DJ Performance & Production, Guitar Craft, Independent Artist Development, or Music Business School of Performance Studies Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard Technology or Vocal ASSOCIATE DEGREES Associate of Arts in Performance Bass, Drum, Guitar, Keyboard Technology or Vocal Associate of Science in Music Business BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREES Bachelor of Music in Composition (Scoring for Visual Media) Note: For transfer details, please speak with your Admission Advisor or refer to the Transfer section. Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) Published program lengths are based on optimal course load at 12 units per quarter for Bachelor Programs; 15 units per quarter for Certificate and Associate Programs.