In December 2021, OU@DIME students presented “Playing It Forward,” a hybrid concert benefiting the Detroit Impact Center, a nonprofit that works with westside Detroit youth to teach, mentor, guide, motivate and encourage them. The event raised over $1500 for the DIC. The concert was presented in-person and via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec…. Read more »
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Summer Session 2021
DIME is happy to announce our Summer Sessions 2021 will take place in-person at DIME Detroit, 1265 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI48226 – on July 26 – 30, 10am – 4pm. Students will learn and be actively involved in songwriting, music production, performance, music business and masterclasses. This year is going to be better than ever!… Read more »
Fall 2021 Auditions Now Open
DIME is auditioning for the Fall 2021 Semester at OU@DIME! If you are interested in applying to the program you will need to apply to OU and arrange your audition with DIME. WHAT TO EXPECT Your audition will be held by a faculty member and will consist of an interview and a musical audition… Read more »
Oakland University and DIME collaborate to offer students a one-of-a-kind music education
Oakland University and the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) have partnered to provide Bachelor of Arts degrees in performance, songwriting and music industry business classes to students wanting to study commercial music and pursue a career in music. “We are thrilled to announce this relationship between Oakland University and DIME,” said Amy Hardison Tully,… Read more »
DIME featured in Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools 2020!
We share this honor with all of our students, faculty, and staff that work hard to create and promote incredible music and events every day! We are not able to celebrate in person, but please know that we share a virtual high five with all of the educators, musicians, songwriters, entrepreneurs, masterclass guests, Underground performers,… Read more »
Coronavirus Updates
Dear DIME Detroit Community, We are writing to update you all on new teaching and learning policies that DIME is implementing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) to slow the spread for the virus and protect our students, faculty, staff, and their families. Remote teaching and learning Effective immediately, all campus-based activities at the DIME Detroit… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Riley Kirkpatrick (Bass)
DIME Detroit’s annual guitar and bass show, DON’T TURN DOWN, returns to The Underground @ DIME on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm! To get us ready for this special occasion, we caught up with one of our 2nd year bass students, Riley Kirkpatrick, to tell us a bit more about his background, what it’s like… Read more »
Brett Farkas Masterclass Recap
On Friday, February 7th, we welcomed Los Angeles based guitarist, bassist, frontman, songwriter, and music teacher, Brett Farkas, to DIME Detroit! Brett has performed, toured and recorded with soul legend, Solomon Burke, songwriter, Aimee Mann, pop star, Rihanna, indie folk dudes, Lord Huron, to name some. He has also recorded film scores for the movies,… Read more »
Joel Cummins Masterclass Recap
DIME Detroit welcomed Umphrey’s McGee keyboardist and author of The Realist’s Guide to a Successful Music Career, Joel Cummins, for a special masterclass on Friday, January 31st, 2020. Interviewed by DIME Detroit’s Music Industry Studies instructor and Area Coordinator, Stephanie Belcher, Joel discussed his lengthy career as a touring and recording artist. Joel also performed… Read more »
Head of Drums, Eric “Rain Man” Gaston, performs on Jimmy Kimmel with R&B legend Charlie Wilson
We are proud to see DIME Head of Drums & Live Music Content, Eric “Rain Man” Gaston on stage living the dream and being an example of hard work to us all. Gaston is the touring drummer for R&B/Soul legend Charlie Wilson, formerly of The Gap Band. Charlie Wilson performed his latest single “Forever Valentine”… Read more »
