If you are interested in joining DIME Detroit’s community of performers, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs, don’t miss out on attending our spring open house! Meet our with some of our incredible faculty, staff, and students. Hear live performances around the building, and get all the details on our MSU Denver at DIME Bachelor’s degree… Read more »
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DIME Summer Sessions | June 25-29th
DIME Sessions RETURNS the week of June 25th, offering young musicians the opportunity to gain valuable experience practicing and performing with a band. Students will learn technical development on guitar, bass, drums, or vocals on a different song each day, all leading up to a final performance for friends and family on Friday afternoon! Students will… Read more »
10 Reasons DIME is the Right Choice for Music Students
1: Masterclasses Learn from the best in the business. Legendary and experienced names in the music industry come to DIME to share their vast knowledge with our students. Guests who have visited DIME include George Clinton, Stevie Wonder’s band, and pictured below: Adele’s guitarist, Tim Van Der Kuil, Allen Stone, Alessia Cara, Nate Watts and 30 Seconds… Read more »
SAVE YOUR CASH! No Application Fee through March 31st
Are you interested in attending DIME this Fall? Apply now through March 31st and pay NO APPLICATION fee! 1.) Click here to begin MSU Denver’s online application. 2.) Under “Academic Program of Interest”, choose: Music – IDP, Detroit Inst. of Music Ed. 3.) When prompted, enter the code “makeyourmark” to waive the $25 application fee. 4.) Set… Read more »
Brett Farkas Masterclass – Friday, Feb 16th
Originally from Detroit, MI, Brett Farkas is a Los Angeles based guitarist, bassist, frontman, songwriter, and music teacher. He has performed, toured and recorded with soul legend, Solomon Burke, songwriter, Aimee Mann, pop star, Rihanna, indie folk dudes, Lord Huron, and comedian/actress, Maya Rudolph’s Prince Tribute called, Princess, to name some. He has recorded film… Read more »
Instructor Profile: Liz Gray, Vocals
DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with one of our vocals instructors, Liz Gray, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit…. Read more »
Short Courses begin Feb 20th!
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED These classes begin on Feb 20th, and will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for 6 weeks. LYRICS AND LINES Instructor: Antea Shelton SINGING STYLES Instructor: Liz Gray HIP HOP SKILLZ Instructor: Mahogany Jones MUSIC MARKETING STRATEGIES Instructor: Drew Schultz This Class Has Ended.
New Student Registration/Orientation at DIME Detroit! Thursday, January 11th
Congratulations to all of the students who passed their audition and were accepted to MSU Denver! We are very proud and can’t wait for you to begin working towards your future in music. Student Registration and Orientation will take place at DIME Detroit on Thursday, January 11th 2018 from 10:00am – 2:30pm. Meet your new classmates, understand… Read more »
Instructor Profile: Antea Shelton, Head of Songwriting
DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with our Head of Songwriting, Antea Shelton, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit. What… Read more »
DIME’s Student Show – December 7th
STUDENT SHOW – DECEMBER 7TH DIME’s Student Show happens only twice a year, but it’s always worth the wait. If you are curious about the programs here at DIME, this is your opportunity to see our amazing student bands and artists take the stage and show you what we’re all about! Join us to celebrate the… Read more »
