Posts Categorized: General

DIME Student Show: Friday, May 11th, 7pm

Don’t miss DIME Detroit’s End-of-the-Year Student Show!  Our students have rehearsed, auditioned, and rehearsed some more for the biggest annual show of all! Friday, May 11th – Doors at 7pm 1265 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48220 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Faculty Profile: DeAnna Johnson, Head of Vocals

This week, we sat down with DIME’s Head of Vocals & MSU Denver at DIME Campus Manager, DeAnna Johnson! Don’t miss DeAnna and her students performance at our Night of Voice on Thursday, April 19th! For more information about that show, click here! What inspired you to be a singer? My mom and dad are both music… Read more »

DIME Detroit’s Songwriting Challenge: April 25th, 6-8pm

Join us on Wednesday, April 25th from 6-8pm for DIME Detroit’s 90-minute Songwriting Challenge! Work with our students and learn about writing to a deadline with the guidance of our instructors: Antea Shelton and Audra Kubat. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining DIME’s Songwriting program beginning Fall 2018. This event is… Read more »

Grammy winners, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, visit DIME!

We were thrilled to have 2 incredible Grammy-winning artists at DIME this week: Esperanza Spalding, and Terri Lyne Carrington! Check out some photos below! For more information on our programs in Commercial Music Performance, Commercial Songwriting, and Music Industry Studies, click here!   

Student Spotlight: Lex Whyms (BA Creative Songwriting)

Soon-to-be songwriting graduate, Lex Whyms, answered a few questions about her experience at DIME, her current musical projects, and future endeavors. Lex has really made her mark on DIME, with several memorable performances at our student shows, and a 3-time featured artist on our school’s annual student album, DIME Sessions. We can’t wait to see… Read more »

Night of Voice at DIME Detroit, Thursday April 19th

DIME DETROIT Presents: Night of Voice – Thursday, April 19th Join us for our 2018 Night of Voice, featuring DIME vocal department student and faculty performances! Learn more about our programs, meet current students, staff, and faculty of DIME! This event is FREE and open to the public!

Thornetta Davis Master Class Friday, April 27th 1pm-3pm

Thornetta Davis Masterclass – Friday, April 27th Crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” in 2015, Thornetta Davis, a multi-talented international Singer and Songwriter from Detroit MI, has opened for legendary blues and R&B greats such as Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Buddy Guy, and countless others. She is the Winner of over… Read more »

DIME Student Spotlight: Guitar Senior Chris Terry

DIME is excited to present its first ever Guitar and Bass Showcase, TONIGHT in our Underground venue. The event, which is sponsored by 89X, will feature performances from DIME Faculty Damon Warmack, Kris Kurzawa, Mo Hollis, Cory Allen, and Matt Callaway! DIME Detroit students will also hit the stage to showcase their talents! One of those students… Read more »