Posts By: Elise Mccoy

APPLY NOW for Fall 2017 – Pay no application fee!

ATTN: PERFORMERS, SONGWRITERS, MUSIC ENTREPRENEURS! Apply to one of the MSU Denver at DIME bachelor’s degree programs, and pay no application fee!   1.) Visit MSU Denver’s website to begin your application.2.) Make sure to choose “Music – IDP, Detroit Inst. of Music Ed.” when you are asked what program you’re applying for. 3.) Once you have… Read more »

FUNK CAMP – Aug 7-11th

MSU’s Community Music School and DIME Detroit present FUNK CAMP! Presented by MSU CMS-Detroit and the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME), Funk Camp is for students ages 12 to 21 who sing or play guitar, bass, drum set, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or keyboard. Music reading is not necessary, but beneficial. Students form bands based… Read more »

DIME Student Show! – May 11th

Don’t miss the final show of DIME’s 2016-17 school year! This show will feature music from DIME performance, songwriting, and music industry studies students. These artists audition and refine their best original and cover material for this show, and it doesn’t hurt to mention that we will be showcasing final performances from our first ever graduating class at… Read more »

Music MAYhem at DIME Detroit!

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH – AUDITION DAY Contact us to schedule Audition for one of the MSU Denver at DIME Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Commercial Music Performance, Commercial Songwriting, or Music Industry Studies. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call us at 313-223-1600 to schedule your time, or email us at info@dime-detroit.com. View… Read more »

Open House – May 13th

Don’t miss DIME Detroit’s Open House on May 13th! Tour the building, meet our instructors and students, and see performances all around the building. The LPW stage will be OPEN for solo and group guest performances, if you’re interested in playing for us, please email info@dime-detroit.com with links to your music! Are you ready to… Read more »

Student Show – May 11th

Join us for the 6th semi-annual DIME Student Show! See performances from DIME Detroit students and learn about our programs!

Audition Day – May 4th

Audition now for an MSU Denver at DIME bachelor’s degree program in Commercial Music Performance (drums, bass, guitar, or vocals), Commercial Songwriting, or Music Industry Studies. These programs begin in Fall 2017! To schedule your audition, click here. We will send you all of the audition requirements right away, or you can access them here… Read more »

Spring Short Courses at DIME Detroit begin May 9th!

Spring Short Courses at DIME Detroit! Class is in session Tuesday nights from May 9th-June 13th. Space is limited, so sign up today!   Singing Syles Instructor: Liz Gray Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this vocal short course focuses on a different genre of music, allowing singers to take steps… Read more »

DIME Summer Sessions! | June 26th-30th

DIME SESSIONS – June 26-30th | Ages: 12-18 We are proud to announce this unique summer program for young musicians that focuses on technical development and performance for GUITARISTS, BASSISTS, SINGERS, AND DRUMMERS – only at DIME Detroit! Study with some of our top instructors and enjoy prizes and giveaways from our sponsors, MoPop and 89X!… Read more »

Are You On Time? Deadlines for Financial Aid and Scholarships

ATTN Incoming Students! Are you on time? Recommended deadlines for financial aid and scholarships are approaching! MARCH 1st for SCHOLARSHIPS APRIL 1st for FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION For more information on how to get started with your applications, click here!