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 »
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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 »
Part-time Public Speaking Instructor
MSU @ DIME is looking to hire a part-time Public Speaking instructor. Teaching duties start in early June. Must have at least a Master’s degree in communications or related field. Please see link for more info. https://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/9530
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 »
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 »
DIME Detroit: An easy decision when you want the best for your child
DIME Detroit: An easy decision when you want the best for your child The question for Steven Showers was hard: What could he do to make sure his son, Jimmy Showers, an aspiring guitar player, had a chance to live the life he wanted? The answer was easy: DIME Detroit was the only option to give… Read more »
5 pieces of advice to parents of DIME students
5 pieces of advice to parents of DIME students Lea Wiercioch and Steven Showers once stood in the position that parents of prospective students at the Detroit Institute of Music Education now do, wondering what to expect from the one-of-a-kind specialty college. As parents of students who will be part of DIME’s first graduating class,… Read more »
Taming the DIME audition nerves: “Success lies outside of your comfort zone”
Taming the DIME audition nerves: “Success lies outside of your comfort zone” Steven Showers saw the nerves in his son, Jimmy Showers, before his guitar audition for administrators at DIME Detroit. Since then, Steven has watched Jimmy get excited before putting on incredible performances for a crowd of more than 1,000 people. It was part… Read more »
What attracted me to DIME Detroit?
What attracted me to DIME Detroit? It took Ali Wiercioch one day to know that her education and her future started at DIME Detroit. “I could just tell there was nothing else like the people here, their passion and their excitement,” said Ali, an aspiring vocalist and songwriter. “I saw that they cared about everyone… Read more »
