Join us for Christian Vegh at The Underground @ DIME for an extended set, Saturday May 20th!!! Christian Vegh is an award winning solo artist from Windsor/Detroit. He has been referred to as a “young guitar prodigy with an old soul”! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Vegh make his mark in The Underground! https://christianvegh.com/… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Detroit Life Blog
Soundtrack of my Life: Lucie Hanifi
My life is but a compilation of moments and dialogue. This has been the case since I exited the womb. From the get-go, I’ve been drawn to music and oddly compelled to sing whenever I am able. Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, gave me a unique backdrop in which to play out those… Read more »
Soundtrack of my Life: Devin Woodson
My name is Devin Miguel Woodson. My true stomping ground is, and always will be, the west side of Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is my favorite city in the world. I may move away one day but this will ALWAYS be my safe-haven. Detroit has played a huge part in the soundtrack to my life. These… Read more »
DIME: A week in the life of students
There is no limit to what students experience at DIME Detroit during the four years they study at the school that develops professionals who are ready for a sustained career in the music industry. A look at a typical week is invigorating – and exhausting – if students take advantage of all DIME offers. “You… Read more »
No place I’d rather be,’ DIME was the right choice for me
As six DIME Detroit drum students walked to lunch recently, they broke out in a beatbox harmony of “My Girl” by The Temptations. The impromptu performance admittedly triggered some odd glances from others passing by on the sidewalk. It also served as a reminder why Duane Hewins, Jonathon Staten, Dalton Sitzler, Will Daniels, Christopher Williams,… Read more »
5 Reasons Detroit is the Best City to Be a 20-Something
By Allye Gaietto Detroit is right in DIME’s name because we couldn’t be more proud to call this city our home. Here are some reasons to make it yours, too! 1. Rent is (relatively) cheap. On a small budget, anything that costs more than free can seem like a stretch, but when compared to other… Read more »
Soundtrack of My Life: Sara Berger
The first in a new series where DIME students share the songs that have shaped their lives and musical journeys My name is Sara Berger and I’m a BA Commercial Music Performance (Vocals) major at DIME. I was born and raised in mid-Michigan and have been on many journeys in my short life, but… Read more »
Frank Harrington: Ice Cold
Young Detroit Artist and DIME Freshman, Frank Harrington, Talks Bridging Gaps, Style, and Kidnapping with Senior, Jimmy Showers Frank Harrington is currently enrolled in the BA Commercial Songwriting course at the Detroit Institute of Music Education. I spoke with the young guitarist and songwriter one afternoon in the city he hopes will inspire him as it… Read more »
Student Stories: The Importance of Networking
A post from Kiara Jackson, 3rd year Music Entrepreneurship student If you want to be successful, networking is the name of the game. The more connections you have, the more opportunities will begin to come your way. This is something that I have learned while being a student at DIME. Since day one of classes,… Read more »
Why choose DIME Detroit over a traditional music college experience?
Why choose DIME Detroit over a traditional music college experience? Dalton Sitzler was set to attend the prestigious school of music at Belmont University in Nashville after his high school graduation – at least until he learned about and was accepted to DIME Detroit. “DIME was a game-changer,” said Dalton, a drummer. “I couldn’t turn… Read more »
