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MI’s educational philosophy emphasizes not only the development of knowledge, skill and experience, but also preparation for the practical steps required to make the transition from student to professional. MI’s unique advantages, including in-house auditions for signed artists, career counseling by recognized industry leaders, and unparalleled networking opportunities have helped thousands of graduates to launch their music careers. Former MI students are performing in bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Weezer, Korn and Nine Inch Nails; backing artists like Pink, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera; writing and recording original music; and working in the studio, on the set, and behind the scenes in every area of the music industry.

Musicians Institute is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music and offers the following approved degree and certificate programs:

Performance Programs (majors in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Voice)

Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles)

A professional performance degree combining intensive instrument studies with a thorough education in theory, composition, and arranging. Graduates are equipped to pursue a wide variety of music career paths from performing to writing music for film and television to music education and more. Additional minor studies available in Audio Production and Music Industry Studies.

Associate of Arts in Performance

A unique vocational music degree emphasizing the development of professional instrument performance skills. Through hands-on training equivalent to that in many four-year music degrees, students learn to perform effectively in a range of contemporary styles while having the freedom to focus on their specific areas of musical interest. In the fifth and sixth quarters, students may also choose to pursue areas of emphasis in audio engineering, independent artist development, film, music business, or guitar-making.

Certificate in Performance

A four-quarter foundation in all aspects of contemporary performance, including technique, theory, ear training, reading, live performance, and stylistic applications.

Music Industry Certificate Programs

Certificate in Audio Engineering

Comprehensive preparation for careers in professional audio recording. Students learn to record, mix, and master in state-of-the-art studios using industry-standard equipment. Additional emphasis available in Post-Production Audio, training students in the specialized skills of recording and mixing for film and television.

Certificate in Audio Engineering  (Post-Production Audio)

Comprehensive training in audio recording with additional emphasis in the specialized field of recording and mixing music, dialogue, and sound effects for film and television.

Certificate in Music Business

Prepares students to enter the professional music job market at record labels, management companies, music publishers, production houses and more, while artists learn how to manage their own careers outside the traditional industry structures.

Artist Certificate

Students learn to handle every aspect of their careers as independent musical artists from songwriting to recording, production, promotion and distribution. Students produce finished recordings using personal laptops combined with state-of-the-art production gear.

Certificate in Music Video, Film and Television Production

Trains students in all stages of production from concept and storyboard to directing, lighting, camera operation, editing and special effects. Every student creates a final, music-driven film encompassing all areas of study.

Certificate in Guitar Craft

For students seeking additional specialized training in guitar craft, the nine-month (three quarter) Acoustic Guitar Design emphasis combines the complete Certificate in Guitar Craft program with an additional quarter of intensive training in the design, fabrication, and maintenance of acoustic guitars.