2x Grammy Nominated Artist Eric Roberson will be hosting a Songwriting Masterclass on Thursday, October 15th @ DIME at 7:00pm! Eric will be hanging out to co-host our Open Mic with Audra Kubat starting at 8:30pm $5 cover for guests, FREE for DIME students and Open Mic participants Doors open at 6:30pm!
Posts Categorized: Masterclasses
Madonna’s Drummer BRIAN FRASIER-MOORE to host Drum Clinic at DIME
Brian Frasier-Moore will be hosting a drum clinic this Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm at DIME! Brian is the drummer for Madonna, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Timbaland and more! Only $5 to attend – ANYONE interested in the music industry (not just drummers) or any music lover is… Read more »
Special Guest! Grammy Award-Winning Blues Guitarist – Bobby Murray Comes to DIME
Bobby Murray is a Grammy award-winning blues and jazz guitarist who accompanied the legendary vocalist Etta James for more than two decades. He has also performed and recorded with B.B. King, Albert King, John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, and many more! He is the recipient of the Detroit Blues Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Bobby is… Read more »
Bassist, Brad Russell visits DIME
Detroit-born bassist, Brad Russell, has performed, toured, and recorded with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Gary Hoey, Greg Allman, and many more! He will discuss putting your own stamp on cover tunes, and integrating them effectively into your live sets. He will also talk about promotion, touring, songwriting, and multi-efx processors.
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.
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 »
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 »
