For over three decades, Musicians Institute has offered focused, intense, hands-on contemporary education designed and taught by working professionals at its location in Hollywood, California, the center of the worldwide music industry. Today, MI provides a wide range of degree and certificate programs in fields including performance, recording, music business, film, and guitar-building, all housed in one of the world's foremost contemporary music education facilities. Over the years, MI has evolved in size and scope, but our mission remains the same: to provide you with the best possible preparation for a successful career in the field of contemporary music.

Tuition

Tuition (in state): $26,700.00
Tuition (out of state): $26,700.00

Loans: Alternative Loans Musicians Institute has information on alternative loans for those students who need additional assistance with funding their education or living expenses. These loans are credit-based and should be applied for directly through the lending institution offering the loan. Students who are not eligible for U.S. financial assistance may apply for these loans with an eligible co-borrower. For further information, please contact the Financial Aid office. International students, please contact the International Student Director. Federal Stafford Loan (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan) This is a low-interest, need-based loan designed to provide students with additional funds for college. Dependent students who qualify may borrow up to a maximum of $1,750-2,625.00, depending on program, for their first academic year at Musicians Institute. Independent students may borrow up to a maximum of $4,416-6,625.00, depending on program, per academic year (at least $2,666-4,000 of this amount must be in an Unsubsidized Stafford loan). Students enrolled in their second or subsequent years may borrow at higher levels. You MUST REPAY this loan. Repayment generally begins six (6) months after your last date of attendance and the minimum monthly payment is $50.00 per loan. The interest rate is variable (maximum 8.25%) and is adjusted annually. For students who demonstrate a need for a subsidized Stafford Loan, the government will pay the interest on your loan during the time you are in school and the specified grace period. Students who have a calculated need less than the maximum on the Stafford Loan may borrow the difference on an unsubsidized Stafford Loan and will be responsible for the entire interest on that portion of the loan. Federal Parent Loan For Undergraduate Students (PLUS) PLUS loans are for qualified parents of dependent students who want to borrow to help pay for their childrens education. Eligible PLUS borrowers may borrow up to the yearly cost of education less other financial aid awarded to the student. PLUS loans are credit-based and require approval by the lender (bank). This is a loan and must be repaid. Repayment on the PLUS loan begins within 60 days of the final disbursement. The amount of the monthly payment will vary with the amount borrowed, but will never be less than $50.00 per month. The interest rate is variable and is adjusted annually, but will not exceed 9%.

Scholarships: Development Scholarship Musicians Institute offers the MI Accompaniment Scholarship in order to encourage the educational development of musicians and music industry professionals. Opportunity Scholarship Musicians Institute has Opportunity Scholarships available for students who are interested in starting the Performance and Professional Certificate Programs. There will be up to 10 scholarships awarded on a first come, first served basis to eligible recipients each start. Individual awards of up to $6000.00 ($1000.00 per quarter for up to six quarters) will be granted to students who successfully complete each quarter of their enrollment. The scholarships are for tuition credit only and they are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Only complete applications will be considered. Musicianship Scholarship Musicianship Scholarships are available for Performance and Professional Certificate Program students. Up to 20 scholarships per year (10 per program start/2 per instrument program) are awarded to applicants demonstrating outstanding musicianship. Individual awards of up to $6000.00 ($1000.00 per quarter for up to six quarters) will be granted to students who successfully complete each quarter of their enrollment. Musicianship Scholarships are available to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.

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Demographics

Affiliation: Private
Number of Men: 725
Number of women: 275
Number of Full-time: 1100
Number of Part-time: 0
Number of Undergraduates: 1100

Majors

Performance Programs (majors in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Voice) Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) MI's Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) is a unique professional music degree designed for the contemporary performing musician. Combining MI's world-renowned performance-based instrument training with a broad-based college music education, the Bachelor of Music degree prepares graduates for rewarding careers in the contemporary music industry. Bachelor students undertake an intensive program in contemporary performance, theory, ear-training, arranging, composition and related professional studies as well as general education requirements that develop cultural literacy and critical thinking. Challenging juried performances set a professional standard for student preparation and accomplishment. Bachelor's degree students may also include minors in Audio Production or Music Industry Studies for an exceptionally versatile professional education. Associate of Arts Performance If your goal is to be a professional contemporary performer, MI's Associate of Arts program is designed for you. Created by musicians for musicians, this intensive, accelerated six-quarter program provides instrument technique, musicianship, stylistic development, performing experience and music industry career skills for a versatile professional education.* Students may also earn an Associate Degree that combines Performance with a concentration in Audio Engineering, Independent Artist Development, Music Business, Film Production, or Guitar-Making. Contact an MI admissions representative for details. *Note: Associate Degrees are terminal-occupational and do not require General Education credits. Certificate in Performance The Performance Certificate provides a broad foundation in technical skills, musicianship and performing experience. The one-year (four quarter) program immerses you in MI's unique performance-intensive curriculum including technique and musicianship classes, live playing workshops, private lessons, electives, open counseling, and seminars and clinics by some of the world's greatest musicians, taking your music to places you never thought possible. Music Industry Programs Artist Certificate More than at any time in history, artists have the power to control the creation and distribution of their work. Whatever your style, the six-month (two quarter) Independent Artist Program provides you with the knowledge and tools to bring your musical vision to life and present it to the world. Certificate in Audio Engineering The program prepares graduates for successful careers in the professional recording industry, combining practical education in the essential technical skills of recording with hands-on experience in MI's state-of-the-art studios and working with live musicians in MI's unique all-music environment. Certificate in Audio Engineering (Post-Production Audio) The Post-Production Audio specialization combines the 30-unit Certificate in Audio Engineering with an additional quarter of intensive training in the art of recording, editing and mixing music, dialogue, and sound effects for film and television. Certificate in Music Business The music business program provides hands-on training for a business career in the contemporary music industry. Certificate in Guitar Craft The guitar craft program offers comprehensive training in guitar and bass design, construction and maintenance. Learn your craft from experienced professional luthiers in a fully-equipped custom shop located in the heart of the music industry. Certificate in Music Video, Film and Television Production The film program trains you in the complete process of directing, producing and editing film and television.