Posts Categorized: Events

Drew Rives of Def Jam Records Masterclass

DREW RIVES Visits DIME Thank you Drew Rives of Def Jam Records for sharing your knowledge, experience and advice with our students today! Drew discussed touring, publishing, copyrights, marketing and the music industry from an insider’s perspective. Thanks also to NABFEME & Women Who Jam for making this happen.

The Cleveland Cavs Stop By DIME!

The Cleveland Cavaliers stopped by DIME during a recent tour of Downtown Detroit. They were able to watch a few performances by students and even tried their hand at freestyling on The Underground stage.

Roots of Rhythm & Raise Your Voice Final Performance

Tonight, DIME is proud to present the Roots of Rhythm and Raise Your Voice Final Performance! The show starts at 8:00pm and is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by and support our short course students! We will also have a special performance by the Detroit School of the Arts… Read more »

George Clinton Masterclass and Performance with DIME Students is a Big Success!

The “Grandfather of Funk” himself, George Clinton, recently visited DIME Detroit for a masterclass and interview with drum instructor, Drew Schultz. After answering several questions from Drew and the audience, he performed “Up for the Down Stroke” and “Give Up the Funk” with DIME students! Read an article about the event from the Detroit Free… Read more »

Paolo Nutini in concert at DIME!

PAOLO NUTINI – MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ DIME PAOLO NUTINI is performing a free event at DIME DETROIT on Monday 1st December, doors are at noon. The event is hosted by The River 93.9 FM. Paolo is a singer/songwriter from the UK, who is promoting his third album ‘Caustic Love’ in the States. Everyone is… Read more »

Stevie Wonder’s Band DIME Masterclass

DIME students and guests were treated to a visit by “Nate Watts and Friends”, which included many of the musicians playing later in the week with Stevie Wonder. The band discussed touring, musical direction, where they got their starts, versatility and more. The session concluded with performances by the band, where students jumped on stage… Read more »

KERN BRANTLEY MASTERCLASS Today!

KERN BRANTLEY MASTERCLASS Stop by DIME today at 1:00pm for a Masterclass with Kern Brantley – Free & Open to the public! Kern Brantley (touring bassist for Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Ne-Yo, and many, many others; producer, songwriter) will be discussing bass, the rhythm section, touring, and performing with recorded tracks and sequencers. Check… Read more »

USHER Visits DIME

R&B superstar Usher stopped by DIME while on a tour of downtown Detroit! He spent some time talking with our students and faculty, and even signed the back wall of our acoustic stage. He spoke with The Detroit News about his experience: “To see the election of new ideas and inspiring places like the DIME,… Read more »