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OUR MISSION

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.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for the community it serves. Members of the MI community include students, faculty, administration, families, and visiting artists. As an institution that is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the diversified music and entertainment industry, MI strives to cultivate talented individuals from across all backgrounds with conscious efforts to enrich the global public.

2 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE

Introduction 6

Program & Degree Options 8

Bass 10

Drum 12

Keyboard Technology 14

Guitar 16

Vocals 18

Composition 20

Songwriting 22

Audio Engineering 24

DJ Performance & Production 26

Artist/ Producer / Entrepreneur 28

Independent Artist Program 29

Music Business 30

Guitar Craft Academy 32

Facilities 34

Success Stories 36

Artist Support Center 38

Admissions & Financial Aid 40

4 INTRODUCTION

MUSICIANS INSTITUTE PROVIDES HANDS-ON MUSIC MI FEATURES A EDUCATION. COMPLETELY IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.

MI is regarded as one of the world’s top colleges for students seeking a career in the . MI offers a variety of degrees, including Master of Music, Bachelor of Music, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science, as well as Certificates and alternative programs. The school is focused on building creative skills and providing all PERFORMANCE: the tools students need to develop careers as musicians, artists, and music industry professionals. Master’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Associate of Arts Degree | Certificate

Bass New Technology Professional 24-7 Access Drums Guitar

MI offers a digital-based BYOD Instructors are working Private practice labs, rehearsal Keyboard Technology (Bring Your Own Device) curriculum, professionals, touring & recording rooms & project recording studios Vocals providing a comprehensive with top artists, who bring their are available for all your needs. with exclusive experiences back to the classroom. BACHELOR’S DEGREE: downloadable eBooks available on any mobile platform. Composition Performance Hollywood Campus Personalized All Music Songwriting & Production ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: MI’s state-of-the-art campus in the Small class sizes, private lessons & 600+ courses are offered every Certificate | Associate of Arts Degree heart of the entertainment industry Open Counseling sessions mean academic Quarter, covering a wide and Associate of Science Degree* has a Hall, computer labs, you get personalized attention variety of core & elective subjects in classrooms with full backline & a & guidance from a variety of music & the entertainment industry. Audio Engineering fully-equipped Music Library. instructors. DJ Performance & Production Artist / Producer / Entrepreneur (APE) Independent Artist Guitar Craft Music Business* For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at 6 www.mi.edu/state-and-federal-student-consumer-disclosures. Songwriting PROGRAMS & DEGREES

MUSICIANS INSTITUTE OFFERS A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY STUDIES C SONGWRITING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND DEGREE OPTIONS. PERFORMANCE STUDIES, AE, DJ, MUSIC BUSINESS, IAP AUDIO ENGINEERING (POST PRODUCTION, LIVE SOUND), MUSIC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR

AUDIO ENGINEERING (POST PRODUCTION, LIVE SOUND), MUSIC BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR MASTER OF MUSIC BACHELOR OF MUSIC ASSOCIATE PERFORMANCE STUDIES MM DEGREES BM DEGREES AA/S DEGREES PERFORMANCE STUDIES AA/S PERFORMANCE STUDIES & ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC BUSINESS 45 quarters • 4 credits 12 quarters • 180 credits ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BM, MUSIC COMPOSITION PERFORMANCE: • Choice of specialization in BM BM, MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE MASTER OF MUSIC Performance or Composition 6 quarters • 90 credits* IN PERFORMANCE: 12 quarters • 90 credits (Part-time) BM, SONGWRITING & PRODUCTION • General education courses MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREES • Advanced music performance in language, philosophy, • Complete training in one of MM COMBINED BACHELOR AND MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREES training program with additional mathematics, science, and instruments: Bass, Drums, Guitar, study in both traditional and humanities (through matriculation Keyboard, and Vocal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 contemporary disciplines such as with partner institutions) • Professional development courses QTR music history, theory, education, including: Promotional Media, research skills, recording BACHELOR OF MUSIC Music Business, and Marketing CERTIFICATE NON-CERTIFICATE technology, production, business IN PERFORMANCE: relations and online brand • course in Apple C PROGRAM NC PROGRAMS management. • A comprehensive academic Logic®, Ableton Live®, Pro Tools®, degree focusing on Reason®, studio recording and MI YOUTH ACADEMY • The Master of Music combines performance along with music more PERFORMANCE: advanced performance training theory, ear training, musicianship, 4 quarters • 60 credits* • 5 or 10-week duration with additional study in both • Live performance experiences that 8 quarters • 60 credits (Part-time) music history, and more simulates professional situations • Customizable program traditional and contemporary • A year-long program that provides complete and industry scenarios • Allows students to combine lessons, classes, workshops, and disciplines such as music history, training in musical skills BACHELOR OF MUSIC other activities theory, education, research skills, IN COMPOSITION: recording technology, production, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN • Hands-on instrumental training MI SUMMER SHOT: business relations and online • A comprehensive academic MUSIC BUSINESS: • Extensive harmony, theory and ear training brand management, taking your degree providing in-depth 6 quarters • 90 credits* • One-week programs featuring performance and industry courses training in arranging, scoring and 12 quarters • 90 credits (Part-time) bass skills to the highest level. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: • Includes guest artist clinics, private lessons and a Battle of the for visual media • Complete training in entertainment 2 quarters • 30 credits* Bands including film, TV and video law, music publishing and licensing, 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) games MI YOUTH ACADEMY record labels, distribution, personal • Hands on training in the entertainment management, music industry industry • The 7 week MI Youth Academy is a performance-based music history, international music education program created to allow students to practice their publishing, accounting and finance, • 3rd quarter emphases options are available passion at their own pace, where they will receive private lessons, marketing, and visual media. • Programs include Audio Engineering, DJ open counseling, lessons in video techniques, branding, and Performance & Production, Music Business, more. • Students will leave the Academy with a and the *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter Guitar Craft & Independent Artist experience of a stage performance. 8 Musicians Institute is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is licensed to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE). For details, contact www.bppe.ca.gov or (888) 370-7589. C AA BM BASS MM MICHAEL MENNELL MICHAEL (Taylor Hicks Jimmy / Buffett)(Taylor Etta James) Etta DAVE KEIF FEATURED FACULTY (Mark Lindsay, Rita Coolidge, (Mark Lindsay, (Crosby, Stills & Nash) (Crosby, ALEXIS SKLJAREVSKI identification, and string positions Playing techniques for finger and slap stylesslap and finger for techniques Playing Exposure various to rock, like grooves , shuffles, swing, odd-meter, jam-band and Afro-Cuban, country, Brazilian, harmonies arpeggios and scales, chords, triads, covering basics Fretboard Reading fundamentals the with for rhythmic bass clef, subdivisions, pitch presence stage and skills listening fine-tune to classes Performance interaction band and reading chart with Experience Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of genres metal, like and R&B . different styles different All aspects theory of and musicianship the for electric and upright bass A choice elective of classes topics for upright like acoustic bass as well as STUDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE • • • • • • • • • INSTRUCTION ON THE INSTRUMENT. ON INSTRUCTION THE BASS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE BASS PROGRAM PROVIDES 10 DRUM

THE DRUM PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

• Fundamental reading skills for drum set, • In-depth reading studies focused on from basic rhythmic figures to full charts time signatures, subdivisions and rhythm interpretation • Performance classes with guitar and bass accompaniment • An emphasis on developing dynamic stick control • Coordination drills to improve time, feel, independence and sound • Focus on rock, jazz, Afro-cuban, Brazilian, funk, country, and odd-meter • Studio recording experience grooves

• Digital drumming technology with MIDI • Choice of electives including double sequencing, recording software, loops bass drum, advanced rudiments, New and samples Orleans rhythms, bebop and more • Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles

FEATURED FACULTY MM

GORDEN CAMPBELL JEFF BOWDERS (Mary J. Blige, Earth, Wind & Fire, George (, George Lynch) BM Duke, ) AA

GIANLUCA PALMIERI (Stu Hamm, Jennifer Batten, Kamasi Washington) C

12 KEYBOARD TECHNOLOGY KEYBOARD

THE KEYBOARD TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OFFERS FEATURED FACULTY INTENSIVE TRAINING IN KEYBOARD TECHNIQUE, JOHN MATTHEW ROSENBERG KAREN HAMMACK THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP. (Cab, Calloway, Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia, Bonnie (Melissa Manchester, Niki Haris, Perla Batalla) Raitt)

ALBERTO SALAS (Grammy-winning producer, arranger, keyboardist, percussionist) Choose one of the following specialties: • A thorough study of traditional keyboard facility including chords, scales, arpeggios, PERFORMANCE TRACK: and intervals

• A heavier emphasis on live performance • Emphasis on learning notation such as clefs, skills, as well as basic training in using Reason ledger lines, and song forms software. • The details of analog and digital PRODUCER TRACK: programming • State-of-the-art tools such as virtual • A heavier emphasis in studio-based recording instrument software, MIDI components and and production skills, including the use of DJ applications Logic and Pro Tools software; as well as core courses in Digital Music and Synthesis & • Keyboard-based approaches to composing, Sampling. arranging, recording and producing

• Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles

• Performance classes concentrating on syncopation, playing with a drummer, and MM swing vs. straight feels

• Voice leading, chord construction and symbol BM recognition

• Elective classes for video scoring, music AA directing, electronic music and more C 14 GUITAR

THE GUITAR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP FEATURED FACULTY PROFESSIONAL LEVEL TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP. DEAN BROWN (Tribal Tech, , (, Brecker (Supertramp) Chick Corea) Brothers, )

• Development of tone and • Performance courses emphasize ALLEN HINDS ADAM HAWLEY dynamics chart reading, stage presence, (Randy Crawford, Gino (Jennifer Lopez, The , and gear set-up • Concentration on single-string Vannelli, ) Joss Stone, , Sheila E) solo abilities • Reading fundamentals for • Fretboard organization of minor rhythmic figures, chord symbols, and major pentatonic scale key signatures and note positions patterns • Grooves such as rock, swing, • In-depth examination of chord shuffle, ballads, funk, jam-band, progressions and harmonies and country • Exploration of tonality and • Electives in guitar maintenance structure and repair, classical music, slide guitar, electronic effects and • Includes music theory, ear more training, music history, and understanding of different styles

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16 VOCAL

THE VOCAL PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE APPROACH, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A RANGE OF SKILLS.

• Development of vocal range and dynamic power

• Training in articulation, enunciation and stage presence

• Sight-reading

• Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles

• Real-world environments performing popular genres with a three-piece backing band

• Courses covering breath control and the physiology of

• Education in Apple Logic®, Ableton Live®, Reason®, Pro Tools® recording software, or other production technology

• An understanding of the business and marketing aspects of the entertainment industry

• Elective courses in songwriting, arranging, dance and more

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FEATURED FACULTY BM

DEBRA BYRD AA (The Voice / Justin Timberlake / Ruben Studdard)

DAWN BISHOP C (Black Eyed Peas / India Arie / John Legend) 18 COMPOSITION

THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN COMPOSITION INCLUDES THE SCORING FOR VISUAL MEDIA PROGRAM.

It prepares students for careers as for film, television, animation and games.

• The curriculum includes in-depth studies • Includes music theory, ear training, music in traditional and popular techniques history, and understanding of different across all genres of composition styles

• Features courses in Contemporary • Develops broader intellect, critical Arranging, Scoring and Orchestration thinking skills, and perspectives on music as part of contemporary culture • Emphasizes applications to contemporary visual media • Lays foundation for further studies at the graduate level • Prepares graduates for careers as composers, orchestrators, arrangers, • Supportive classes in Apple Logic®, the music copyists and music editors Business of Composing, Counterpoint, Keyboard Proficiency and more • Professional training in the use of digital tools for music production

FEATURED FACULTY BM JOE BAGG TOM VILLANO (Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Coryell, (Robocop, The Hunt for Red Madeleine Peyroux, Anthony Wilson, October, The War of the Roses, Pete Christlieb, Jack Sheldon) Matlida, Scooby-Doo, and others)

20 SONGWRITING & PRODUCTION & SONGWRITING

• Students will be fully immersed in the process it CERTIFICATE IN takes to write a song, from ideation to writing lyrics, SONGWRITING: to recording and production. 2 quarters • 30 credits* 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) • Students will complete a recording and mix, master • For vocalists, instrumentalists, and create liner notes for what can be used as a rappers, electronic artists, DJs and professional demo. producers • Certificate in songwriting does not • Gain the skills to write music for other artists or for include the production portion TV, film and commercial placement.

• In-depth mastery of harmony, theory and ear training, as well as comprehensive courses in music BACHELOR OF MUSIC history, music production software, production and IN SONGWRITING AND business relations. PRODUCTION: 180 quarters • 12 credits* • Prepares students for careers as , • For vocalists, instrumentalists, producers, studio engineers, composers for film and rappers, electronic artists, DJs and television and more. producers • For vocalists, instrumentalists, rappers, electronic artists, DJs and producers

THE SONGWRITING PROGRAMS AT MUSICIANS INSTITUTE ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE VERSATILE SONGWRITERS WHO WILL HAVE THE SKILLS TO STEADILY WORK IN TODAY’S MODERN MUSIC INDUSTRY. FEATURED FACULTY

LAUREN PARDINI SUZAN KOÇ (Marvel Comic, Greys Anatomy, A$asp Ferg) (, Pink, Brandy) Graduates of the these programs will be able to write and produce their own music, while exploring other areas of the industry, such as writing music for other artists or for TV, film and commercial placement. BM IAN ROBBINS (This is Us, America’s Got Talent, Barry Manilow, Bonnie Raitt) C

22 AUDIO ENGINEERING

THE AUDIO ENGINEERING PROGRAM PROVIDES Students can choose from the following Audio Engineering options:

STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL TRAINING ON STATE-OF- CERTIFICATE IN AUDIO ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN LIVE MUSIC THE-ART RECORDING EQUIPMENT. ENGINEERING: EVENT PRODUCTION: 2 quarters • 30 credits* 6 quarters • 90 credits* 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) 12 quarters • 90 credits (Part-time)

MI prepares students to be part of the creative team in the recording studio. Training is provided in: • Professional audio production training, including • Live Music Event Production offers an immersive certification on industry-standard audio platforms learning experience in professional live stage such as Avid Pro Tools® & Apple Logic® musical performance and live event productions • Practical concepts of audio • Modern and classic tools, such as with studies in sound reinforcement engineering, engineering and acoustic science the recording console, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN STUDIO stage work, lighting, rigging, live broadcast, and workstation software (DAW), outboard RECORDING: staging. • Every aspect of the recording and equipment, plug-ins, and more 6 quarters • 90 credits* mixing process 12 quarters • 90 credits (Part-time) • Topics include studio design, video game • The use of industry-standard recording audio, sound-for-picture, and studio • Studio Recording offers a deep dive into the equipment etiquette components, techniques, and roles involved in professional audio recording and production. With a focus on music, students learn to use industry relevant recording equipment in multiple studio and production spaces and scenarios to track, edit, mix, master and produce.

FEATURED FACULTY

FRANCIS BUCKLEY BARRY RUDOLPH GRAMMY Award Winner (Quincy (Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mick Jones, Alanis Morissette, Black Flag) Jagger, Waylon Jennings)

MARC CROSS DAVID ISSAC GRAMMY Award Winner (Michael Jackson, (Cars, ER, Meet the Parents) , , )

*at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter C MI is a Digidesign© Certified Training Location, preparing students for Pro Tools Operator CertificationSM, and an authorized Apple® Training Center for Logic Audio® software. 24 DJ PERF. & PROD.

THE DJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

The DJ Performance and Production program provides in-depth knowledge and training for aspiring DJs, producers, beat-makers, remix artists & electronic musicians.

• Learn software & equipment such as • Music Business concepts are taught so Traktor, Serato & Ableton Live. you learn about income streams, social media management, business contracts, • Courses include Beat-Matching, Vinyl publishing law & touring. Turntablism, Synth Programming, Sound Design & much more. • The MI Community offers a broad base of collaborators, so you can perform & • Multiple settings allow you to study study with a wide variety of musicians and electronic music and hip-hop aspiring professionals. techniques in solo AND live band settings. • The Final Concert at the end of the program lets you demonstrate your • Study the basics of Harmony, Theory & abilities in a live performance event. Ear Training so you can work with other C musicians.

• Cross-pollination with other MI programs gives you access to faculty FEATURED FACULTY & facilities for Bass, Drums, Guitar, CERTIFICATE IN DJ PERFORMANCE Keyboards, Vocals & Audio Engineering. & PRODUCTION: DJ JEDI ART BLEEK 2 quarters • 30 credits* EMMY Award Winner (Digable Planets / DaKAH) (Fitz and The Tantrums / Ursula Rucker) 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) • For DJs, producers, beat-makers, remix artists, JOSH SPOON MARK “BLAKKAT” BELL and electronic musicians (Giorgio Moroder / ZZ Ward / Ableton Certified Artist) ( / New Order / Jamiroquai / A Tribe Called Quest / Paul Oakenfold)

26 *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter ARTIST/PRODUCER/ENTREPRENEUR INDEPENDENT ARTIST

THE ARTIST/PRODUCER/ THE INDEPENDENT ARTIST PROGRAM EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH ENTREPRENEUR AND THE SKILLS NEEDED TO WRITE, PERFORM, RECORD AND PRODUCE INDEPENDENT ARTIST THEIR OWN ORIGINAL SONGS. PROGRAMS EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO WRITE, PERFORM, RECORD Learn the diverse skills needed to write, record & promote your original songs in a personalized program AND PRODUCE THEIR OWN that’s tailor-made to fit your interests & career goals. Go through the complete creative process in a ORIGINAL SONGS. 6-month, 30-credit “music boot camp” to perfect your songwriting, arranging, production & promotion skills.

• Songwriting and production of original material For a final project, you’ll deliver fully produced Learn the diverse skills needed to write, tracks of your original music along with a plan to record & promote your original songs in CERTIFICATE IN ARTIST/ • Classes that guide students through recording release it into the world. personalized programs that are tailor- PRODUCER/ENTREPRENEUR: sessions in both commercial facilities and made to fit your interests & career goals. 4 quarters • 60 credits* home studios The yearlong, 60 credit APE program was 8 quarters • 60 credits (Part-time) FINAL designed to further your studies and give • Learn graphic design and create promotional • For vocalists, instrumentalists, rappers, PROJECT you an even stronger foundation for a artwork electronic artists, DJs and producers. ARTIST WEBSITE MARKETING PLAN successful independent music career. • Creation of a web and social media presence

• The creation of promotional initiatives and SOCIAL MEDIA marketing plans ARTIST GOALS 3 SONGS ACCOUNTS

8 VISUAL IDENTITY ITEMS ARTIST STATEMENT CERTIFICATE IN INDEPENDENT FEATURED FACULTY ARTIST DEVELOPMENT: 2 quarters • 30 credits* JON BROWN ALEXX DAYE-ALBERSON 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) (Eminem, P!nk, Black Eyed Peas) (Patti LaBelle, Vesta Williams, ) • For vocalists, instrumentalists, rappers, electronic artists, DJs and producers JONATHAN BATES LAUREN PARDINI (Daft Punk, M83, Moby) (Columbia, Island/Def Jam, Aftermath, C Sony/Epic, Atlantic, Universal Records) C *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter 28 MUSIC BUSINESS MUSIC

THE MUSIC BUSINESS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS Students can choose from the following Music Business options: FOR VARIOUS CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC BUSINESS: 6 quarters • 90 credits* This includes, but is not limited to: record labels, management and booking, publishing, music 12 quarters • 90 credits (Part-time) supervision, A&R, marketing, promotion, public relations, and more. Students will receive: In addition to principal courses in entertainment law, music publishing and licensing, record labels, distribution, personal management and more, the Associate of Science degree also includes courses in music industry history, international music publishing, accounting and finance, marketing, and visual • Workshop-style classes and projects taught • Analysis of the complete industry business media. by active industry professionals cycle, from A&R to promotion and distribution Students partake in two internships as well as supportive music courses covering song structure, recording and production, and critical listening skills. • Preparation for employment in a variety of • Media relations and publicity writing for artist music industry firms bios, press releases, and news headlines CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC BUSINESS: CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC BUSINESS, • Areas of music law and basic legal • Overview of computer skills and essential 2 quarters • 30 credits* ENTREPRENEUR: concepts including: software used in the music business workplace, 4 quarters • 30 credits (Part-time) 3 quarters • 45 credits* - Intellectual Property including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Provides training in label operations, A&R, 6 quarters • 45 credits (Part-time) - Personality & Publicity Rights marketing, promotion, contracts, music • Adds an emphasis in entrepreneurial • Specialization and practical information in - Name & Likeness publishing, and artist management techniques for business management - Equitable Principles & Remedies artist management, booking, publishing, music - Contract Law supervision, marketing & promotion, copyright, - Constitutional Principles or radio/record promotion - Music Streaming • Skills in contract negotiation, networking, and - Licensing for TV & Film other entrepreneurial strategies - International Copyright

FEATURED FACULTY

TIM EDWARDS DANIELLE PRICE , film and TV music supervisor, and music library Entertainment and intellectual owner. (Ellen, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The property attorney for LaPolt Law P.C. Bachelor, Vampire Diaries, Smallville, Warner Bros.) AS SUZAN KOÇ AARON MEZA BMG, Warner Chappell France (Shelly Peiken, (The Recording Academy (NARAS), SAG-AFTRA, C David Gamson, Xandy Barry, Wally Gagel) ASCAP, and LARAS) *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter 30 GUITAR CRAFT

THE GUITAR CRAFT ACADEMY IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SPECIALIZED SKILLS OF LUTHIERY—THE ART OF GUITAR MAKING AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE.

• Designing, fabricating and finishing your own CERTIFICATE IN GUITAR CRAFT: electric guitar or bass—from raw lumber to 2 quarters • 30 credits* taking home a completed instrument

• An explanation of guitar pickups, wiring • Provides comprehensive training in the modifications, and advanced electronics methods and techniques of professional electric guitar/bass design, fabrication • Technical maintenance, including guitar and maintenance setup, fretwork, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance

• Preparation for careers as instrument CERTIFICATE IN GUITAR CRAFT, manufacturers, designers, and technicians ACOUSTIC GUITAR DESIGN: 3 quarters • 45 credits*

• An additional focus on steel-string acoustic guitar creation

FEATURED FACULTY

DAVE MADDUX (John Mayer / Phil Collins / Billy Gibbons / Eric Johnson)

ISAAC JANG (Stephen Stills / The Doobie Brothers)

C *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter 32 FACILITIES

MI’S MAIN BUILDING IS OPEN TO STUDENTS 24 LIBR ARY / RECORDING LIVE PERFORMANCE LIVE HOUSE: INFORMATION STUDIOS: HALLS: CENTER: • 15,000 sq. ft HOURS A DAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.* • Professional studios • Many stage-based areas entertainment complex • 23 stations for provide hands-on are found on campus instrumental practice experience • Live house + lounge + 4 • Used for live dance studios It encompasses 60,000 square feet of classrooms, practice rooms, state-of-the-art recording facilities • 45 computer-equipped • Top-of-the- performance classes, and performance stages. Additional buildings on campus also host classes, studios, and practice areas. practice terminals line equipment , and clinics • 129 capacity in Lounge from prestigious • 700 sq. ft stage • Gear rentals and manufacturers, including • The 500-capacity borrowing of , Concert Hall is equipped large-format mixing • 18 x 10 ft LED video wall basses, pedals, CDs, with pro-level video CLASS AND REHEARSAL ROOMS: PRIVATE LESSON AND consoles from SSL, API, behind stage PRACTICE LABS: and more and Euphonics and audio recording • Most classrooms are equipped with a full equipment • 64-channel/96k backline • Over 100 private and small-group lesson rooms are • An array of project ProTools HD system studios are available for available • When classes are over, select rooms convert to students to record, mix, • Full broadcasting and and edit music exclusive rehearsal facilities for MI students • Various rooms available 24/7 and equipped for the recording capabilities different needs of each student and their instrument

AUDIO LABS:

• Workstation-based audio labs feature an array HOLLYWOOD PASSAGE of industry-standard recording software and BUILDING: outboard gear • Houses MI’s administrative headquarters

• Used for both group instruction and individual • Artist Lounge & Artist Support Center projects • Located in the heart of Hollywood, right on Hollywood Boulevard

• Rooms for rehearsals or open-mic performances, equipped with backline for full band set-up

*barring school closures 34 SUCCESS STORIES

MUSICIANS INSTITUTE IS PERHAPS BEST KNOWN FOR THE SUCCESSES OF ITS ARTISTS.

They include hundreds of currently working professionals in many music-related fields, such as: independent artists, session players, executives, studio engineers, guitar builders, engineers, audio equipment manufacturers, and much more. Martina Bergstrand || Guitar Craft Emanuela Bellezza || Vocals DJ Beamon || Keyboard Maton Guitars Juanes Sean Kingston

Mark Mackay || Guitar, Chad Smith || Drums || Drums JinJoo Lee || Guitar Ginny Luke || Vocals/Keyboard Bishop Briggs || Vocal/IAP vocalist, Red Hot Chili Peppers Korn / Army of Anyone DNCE Solo Artist, To 10 Billboard hit “River”

Nicole Row || Bass Oscar Cartaya || Bass Gaby Moreno || Vocals Anderson Paak || Drums Kevin Hastings || Keyboard Matt McJunkins || Bass Panic! At the , , Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz Amnesty International’s Anderson .Paak and Free Rihanna / Jay-Z Thirty Seconds to Mars / Troye Sivan Electric Burma Concert Nationals/ NxWorries Eagles of Death Metal

Descriptions of activities involving faculty or current or former students are provided without compensation, inducement, or quid pro quo. 36 ARTIST SUPPORT CENTER

THE ARTIST SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

The Artist and Career Services Center (ACS) helps students maximize the benefits of their educational and social experience at Musicians Institute, while providing the professional development strategies needed to pursue careers in the music and entertainment industry. By creating a supportive environment to facilitate the goals of each student, the ASC is dedicated to ensuring the best opportunities for success in the real world upon graduation and beyond.

Through one-on-one appointments, group workshops, tutoring sessions and a variety of additional resources, ASC counselors can provide assistance to current students and alumni in the following areas:

• Student Affairs • Artist and Career Services • Alumni Engagement • Internship Placement • Housing (MI Residence Halls) • International Student Advising • Tutoring • Wellness

38 ADMISSIONS / FINANCIAL AID

ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID

MI’s helpful admissions team would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the application acceptance process. MI is committed to helping students with available federal financial aid opportunities—monies that can assist in covering the cost of tuition, class supplies and living expenses. Admissions Advisors consult and support prospective students from the day that they first contact MI, to their arrival on campus and throughout the registration process. For information on federal, state and private financial assistance options, please contact our Financial Aid Office: Each student is assigned a personal Advisor who provides information and practical advice on everything from suitable programs to admission requirements, auditions, housing and other aspects of MI life.

PHONE: 323-860-4343 EMAIL: [email protected] APPLY NOW @ ONLINE: www.mi.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ PHONE: 800.255.7529 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: scholarships.mi.edu EMAIL: [email protected] FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: PHONE: 800.255.7529 FAX: 323.462.1575 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028

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While Musicians Institute provides no guarantee that employment will result from attending or completing any program offered by the institution, we are dedicated to assisting students in finding professional opportunities.

For more information on our Student Services, visit www.mi.edu/student-services/

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