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APPLY NOW REQUEST INFO MIO INFO SESSION MIOInfoSessionDate- Join the MI Online team as they offer a guided tour of the MIO learning platform and dig into the Bachelor Degree programs offered through MI Online. LEARN MORE FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION FinAidInfoSessionDate- You’ll learn about everything from an overview of the financial aid process, to key documents you’ll encounter, and different funding sources that can help you manage costs. LEARN MORE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FinAidInfoSessionDate- Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers. LEARN MORE MUSICIANS INSTITUTE A contemporary music school dedicated to inspiring artistic & academic excellence. APPLY NOW REQUEST INFO MIO INFO SESSION FinAidInfoSessionDate Join the MI Online team as they offer a guided tour of the MIO learning platform and dig into the Bachelor Degree programs offered through MI Online. LEARN MORE FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION FinAidInfoSessionDate You’ll learn about everything from an overview of the financial aid process, to key documents you’ll encounter, and different funding sources that can help you manage costs. LEARN MORE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FinAidInfoSessionDate Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers. LEARN MORE i It’s All Here at MI Musicians Institute offers certificates and degrees in 16 music programs on-campus or online. Whether you want to study for 10 weeks or 4 years, it’s all here at MI! MI ONLINE Learn from the comfort of your home. LEARN MORE NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! Musicians Foundation has secured new and expanded scholarships for MI students enrolling for Spring 2024, including for both on-campus and online programs! LEARN MORE FINANCIAL AID Get help paying for college. LEARN MORE i It’s all Here at MI Musicians Institute offers certificates and degrees in 16 music programs on-campus or online. Whether you want to study for 10 weeks or 4 years, it’s all here at MI! LEARN FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME MI ONLINE GET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! Musicians Foundation has secured new and expanded scholarships for MI students enrolling for Spring 2024, including for both on-campus and online programs! LEARN MORE i New MI Programs/Degrees i New MI Programs/Degrees LIVE MUSIC EVENT PRODUCTION The LMEP program is back on campus! Learn everything you need to know about live sound engineering and the behind-the-scenes industry skills needed to excel in the business. LEARN MORE MI ONLINE BACHELOR PROGRAMS MI Online now offers 5 new Bachelor of Music degrees in Guitar, Drum, Vocal, Keyboard, and Bass! LEARN MORE i MI Success Stories ANDERSON .PAAK / 8x Grammy Winner DRUM PROGRAM My story as an artist has been about trial and error. It’s been about artist development, character building, struggle, happiness and failure, family, and music.” READ MORE Bishop Briggs / Singer/Songwriter VOCAL PROGRAM I truly never saw myself doing anything other than music.” READ MORE Derek Keota / Best Engineered Album Grammy Nomination AUDIO ENGINEERIG PROGRAM To say MI has been a life-changing experience would be an understatement.” READ MORE Nicole Row / Panic! At the Disco BASS PROGRAM The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered.” READ MORE Keith Hetrick / Best R&B Album Grammy Nomination KEYBOARD PROGRAM I think the most important things I took away from my time at MI were the relationships I made with other creatives; across all walks of life, and across all parts of the world.” READ MORE JUSTIN DERRICO / Pink, NBC’s The Voice GUITAR PROGRAM I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for MI.” READ MORE i MI Success Stories ANDERSON .PAAK / 8x Grammy Winner DRUM PROGRAM My story as an artist has been about trial and error. It’s been about artist development, character building, struggle, happiness and failure, family, and music.” READ MORE BISHOP BRIGGS / Singer/Songwriter VOCAL PROGRAM I truly never saw myself doing anything other than music.” READ MORE DEREK KEOTA / Best Engineered Album Grammy Nomination AUDIO ENGINEERING PROGRAM To say MI has been a life-changing experience would be an understatement.” READ MORE NICOLE ROW / Incubus, Panic! At the Disco BASS PROGRAM The most important thing I took from MI was what you do with what you’re given. I tried my best to absorb everything I heard, and took every gig I was offered.” READ MORE KEITH HETRICK / Best R&B Album Grammy Nomination KEYBOARD PROGRAM I think the most important things I took away from my time at MI were the relationships I made with other creatives; across all walks of life, and across all parts of the world.” READ MORE JUSTIN DERRICO / Pink, NBC’s The Voice GUITAR PROGRAM I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for MI.” READ MORE i You’re in the Spotlight at MI i You’re in the Spotlight at MI Musicians Institute offers a blend of unique personalized education and Hollywood music industry connections that you will not find anywhere else. At MI, your musical journey and progress always takes center stage. HOLLYWOOD LOCATION Our campus is located in the middle of the entertainment industry, including the worlds of music, film, television and beyond. Students will have access to the finest live music venues, along with opportunities and possibilities to visit, intern and work at the best studios and sought after music labels in the world. Read more PRIVATE LESSONS MI Music Performance students are given one hour private lessons with their instructors every week and/or open counseling to strengthen their skills on a personalized scale. Music Production and Recording and Music Industry students also have project advising available, where instructors will critique and advise each student on their final project. LIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS As part of the curriculum, MI students perform weekly in Live Performance Workshops (LPWs). MI is unique in giving students a fully immersive stage experience as soon as they start their classes. The song selections are changed weekly, so students can gain experience with diverse genres, making them stronger musicians for their careers beyond MI. CLINICS Every quarter, students have access to attend free clinics and seminars from visiting musicians from around the world. The topics and genres presented by clinicians are diverse to allow students a well-rounded insight into the music industry and working professionals. MENTORS/NETWORKING MI students have direct, one-on-one access to successful industry...