This show will feature student and faculty performances of all original music & lyrics. The night will include a performance from songwriting instructor, Audra Kubat, and full lineup details will be announced soon! We are also very pleased to announce that current Artist in Residence, Thornetta Davis, as well as APLUS (which features DIME’s… Read more »
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DIME Detroit Open House – October 20th, 1-3pm
DIME Detroit’s Fall Open House is happening on Saturday, October 20th from 1-3pm! If you are interested in attending DIME to study Commercial Music Performance, Commercial Songwriting, or Music Industry Studies, our OPEN HOUSE is the best way to learn more about us. Speak with our staff, industry professional faculty, current students, and alumni directly about… Read more »
Fall Short Courses at DIME Detroit – October 9th
DIME SHORT COURSES RETURN! Beginning October 9th, the following classes meet Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for 6 weeks. Learn from the experience of our industry-professional faculty, connect with likeminded musicians, songwriters, and entrepreneurs in the Detroit area, and improve your skills on one of the courses below! FIND YOUR VOICE Each week of this short course… Read more »
DIME Detroit announces $70k in Scholarships for Fall 2018!
Today on WDIV’s Live in the D, DIME Managing Director, Sarah Clayman, announced that MSU Denver at DIME has released $70,000 for in scholarship funding for new and returning students in Fall 2018! “We recognize that if young people invest in themselves, then opportunity can come out of that.” Sarah also commented, “Education is about employability and… Read more »
FUNK CAMP Returns! August 6-10 @ DIME Detroit
Funk Camp – Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily – $199 Presented by DIME Detroit and MSU CMS-Detroit, Funk Camp is for students ages 12 to 18 who sing or play guitar, bass, drum set, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or keyboard. Music reading is not necessary, but beneficial. Students form bands, learn songwriting and… Read more »
DIME Detroit’s Summer Internship Program Begins!
Through partnerships with local music companies, venues, and festivals, DIME provides our students with unique real-world music industry experiences. These resume-building internship programs are offered to current students, as well as alumni, extending DIME Detroit’s campus into the wider music community in Detroit and beyond. 2018 placement opportunities include positions at The Fillmore Detroit, Assemble Sound, Crofoot Promotions, Fusion Shows,… Read more »
First Friday Open House! May 4th
Join us on Friday, May 4th for our first ever, FIRST FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE! We will have staff, faculty, and students in our acoustic space to talk about the MSU Denver at DIME degree programs in Commercial Music Performance, Commercial Songwriting, and Music Industry Studies. Of course, we will have live music in the underground… Read more »
Spring Short Courses begin May 16th!
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED…. RAISE YOUR VOICE (Vocals) Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this short course will focus on vocal technique, allowing singers to take steps towards being a versatile professional, stretching outside of their comfort zones and better preparing them to perform in any situation. Vocal… Read more »
DIME Student Show: Friday, May 11th, 7pm
Don’t miss DIME Detroit’s End-of-the-Year Student Show! Our students have rehearsed, auditioned, and rehearsed some more for the biggest annual show of all! Friday, May 11th – Doors at 7pm 1265 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48220 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!
Faculty Profile: DeAnna Johnson, Head of Vocals
This week, we sat down with DIME’s Head of Vocals & MSU Denver at DIME Campus Manager, DeAnna Johnson! Don’t miss DeAnna and her students performance at our Night of Voice on Thursday, April 19th! For more information about that show, click here! What inspired you to be a singer? My mom and dad are both music… Read more »
