HOLLYWOOD, CA MI.EDU 800 255 7529 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. 2 2 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE Introduction 6 Program & Degree Options 8 Guitar 10 Bass 12 Drums 14 Keyboard Technology 16 Vocals 18 Composition 20 Audio Engineering 22 DJ Performance & Production 24 Independent Artist Program 26 Music Business 28 Guitar Craft Academy 30 Facilities 32 Success Stories 34 Artist Support Center 36 Admissions & Financial Aid 38 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Musicians Institute provides hands-on music education. MI features a completely immersive learning experience. MI is regarded as one of the world’s top colleges for students seeking a career in the music industry. MI offers a variety of degrees, including 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 the tools students need to PERFORMANCE develop careers as musicians, artists, and music industry professionals. 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. music education with exclusive experiences back to the classroom. downloadable eBooks available on any mobile platform. BACHELOR’S DEGREE Composition Hollywood Campus Personalized All Music Performance MI’s state-of-the-art campus in the Small class sizes, private lessons & 500+ courses are offered every heart of the entertainment industry Open Counseling sessions mean academic Quarter, covering a wide ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: has a Concert Hall, computer labs, you get personalized attention variety of core & elective subjects in Certificate | Associate of Arts Degree classrooms with full backline & a & guidance from a variety of music & the entertainment industry. and Associate of Science Degree* fully-equipped Music Library. instructors. Audio Engineering DJ Performance & Production Independent Artist Guitar Craft 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 Music Business* 6 www.mi.edu/state-and-federal-student-consumer-disclosures. PROGRAMS & DEGREES Musicians Institute offers a variety of educational programs and degree options. BACHELOR OF MUSIC ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE NON-CERTIFICATE BM DEGREES AA/S DEGREES C PROGRAM NC PROGRAMS 12 quarters • 180 credits ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN PERFORMANCE: MI SELECT/ MI SELECT EXPRESS PROGRAM: • Choice of specialization in Performance or PERFORMANCE: 4 quarters • 60 credits* 6 quarters • 90 credits* Composition • A year-long program that provides complete • 5 or 10-week duration • General education courses in language, • Complete training in one of five instruments: training in musical skills • Customizable program Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, and Vocal philosophy, mathematics, science, and • Hands-on instrumental training • Allows students to combine lessons, classes, humanities (through matriculation with partner • Professional development courses including: • Extensive harmony, theory and ear training workshops, and other activities institutions) Promotional Media, Music Business, and Marketing ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: MI SUMMER SHOT: BACHELOR OF MUSIC • Music technology course in Apple Logic®, 2 quarters • 30 credits* • One-week programs featuring performance IN PERFORMANCE: Ableton Live®, Pro Tools®, Reason®, studio • Hands on training in the entertainment industry and industry courses • A comprehensive academic degree focusing recording and more • Includes guest artist clinics, private lessons on instrumental performance along with music • 3rd quarter emphases options are available • Live performance experiences that simulates and a Battle of the Bands theory, ear training, musicianship, music professional situations and industry scenarios • Programs include Audio Engineering, DJ history, and more Performance & Production, Music Business, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN Guitar Craft & Independent Artist BACHELOR OF MUSIC MUSIC BUSINESS: IN COMPOSITION: 6 quarters • 90 credits* • A comprehensive academic degree providing • Complete training in entertainment law, music ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY STUDIES in-depth training in arranging, scoring and publishing and licensing, record labels, C PERFORMANCE STUDIES orchestration for visual media including film, distribution, personal management, music TV and video games industry history, international music publishing, accounting and finance, marketing, and visual AA/S media. BM QTR *at an optimal course load of 15 units/quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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. GUITAR The Guitar Program is designed to develop professional level technique and musicianship. FEATURED FACULTY SCOTT HENDERSON DEAN BROWN CARL VERHEYEN (Tribal Tech, Joe Zawinul, Chick (Billy Cobham, Brecker Brothers, (Supertramp) Corea) Marcus Miller) • Development of tone and • Performance courses emphasize ALLEN HINDS ADAM HAWLEY dynamics chart reading, stage presence, and (Randy Crawford, Gino Vannelli, (Jennifer Lopez, The Backstreet Boys, gear set-up • Concentration on single-string Roberta Flack) Joss Stone, Natalie Cole, Sheila E) solo abilities • Reading fundamentals for rhythmic figures, chord symbols, key • Fretboard organization of minor signatures and note positions and major pentatonic scale patterns • Grooves such as rock, swing, shuffle, ballads, funk, jam-band, • In-depth examination of chord and country progressions and harmonies • Electives in guitar maintenance • Exploration of blues tonality and and repair, classical music, slide structure guitar, electronic effects and more • Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles “Playing the guitar is like telling the truth.” – B.B. King BM AA C 10 BASS The Bass Program provides students with comprehensive instruction on the instrument. • All aspects of theory and musicianship for the electric and upright bass • Playing techniques for finger and slap styles • Exposure to various grooves like rock, funk, shuffles, swing, odd- meter, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, country, and jam-band • Fretboard basics covering triads, chords, scales, harmonies and arpeggios • Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles • Reading fundamentals for the bass clef, with rhythmic subdivisions, pitch identification, and string positions • Performance classes to fine-tune listening skills and stage presence • Experience with chart reading and band interaction • A choice of elective classes for topics like upright acoustic bass as well as genres like metal, R&B and jazz. FEATURED FACULTY BM ALEXIS SKLJAREVSKI MICHAEL MENNELL AA (Crosby, Stills & Nash) (Taylor Hicks / Jimmy Buffett) “Playing music is an opportunity to give LYMAN MEDEIEROS PUTTER SMITH C something to the world.” (Michael Buble, Steve Tyrell) (Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, 12 – Flea Duke Ellington, etc..) 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 grooves • Studio recording experience • Choice of electives including double bass • Digital drumming technology with MIDI drum, advanced rudiments, New Orleans sequencing, recording software, loops and rhythms, bebop and more samples • Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles “I’m a music nerd. I’m obsessed with the process.” FEATURED FACULTY - Questlove GORDEN CAMPBELL (Mary J. Blige, Earth, Wind & Fire, BM George Duke, Jessica Simpson) AA JEFF BOWDERS (Paul Gilbert) C 14 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD The Keyboard Technology Program offers intensive FEATURED FACULTY training in keyboard technique, theory and musicianship. APPU KRISHNAN (Christina Aguilera / Pink / Jordin Sparks) RUBY B.C. (The Voice / Victoria Justice) Choose one of the following specialties: • A thorough study of traditional keyboard facility including chords, scales, arpeggios, and PERFORMANCE TRACK: intervals • A heavier emphasis on live performance skills, as • Emphasis on learning notation such as clefs, well as basic training in using Reason software. ledger lines, and song forms TECHNOLOGY