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 »
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DIME DENVER Moves ONLINE
JULY 9, 2020 POWERED BY DETROIT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC EDUCATORS BY MICHAEL ELLIS To read the full article and see all the photographs, please visit: urbanlifewashpark.com After two beautiful years here in Denver, DIME has decided to move online indefinitely. They cannot say at this time whether or not they will have a future home… 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 »
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 »
Detroit Public Community School District Announces Expanded Arts and Music Programs – Partners with DIME
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) announced Tuesday, February 11th it has partnered with 24 arts organizations for an intentional investment of resources and expertise in the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) Pathways Initiative. The initiative is designed to position DSA as the premier arts school in Metro Detroit and to develop students’ talent in… 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 »
Instructor Spotlight: Brad Russell
Bassist Brad Russell prides himself on being a musician that can adapt to multiple genres and styles. His experiences in the music industry range from Rock to Musical Theatre. Arguably, the bass does not receive as much shine as other instruments but Brad brings a specific showmanship and presence whenever he performs. Dive into his… Read more »
Student Show & Open House: Friday, December 13th
Our Student Show comes around only twice a year! Featuring performances of original and cover songs from the next generation of Detroit musicians, artists, and songwriters – our talented students have studied, rehearsed, auditioned, and rehearsed some more to prepare – come show your support! We will also be opening our doors early for a… Read more »
Local Mic Night presented by GRiZ featuring Great Lakes Coffee Brewing Co.
Back again as one of our favorite 12 Days of GRiZMAS events, we are partnering with Electronic artist/instrumentalist GRiZ for the second edition of GRiZMAS Local Mic Night. Taking place at The Underground at DIME, come and enjoy performances from local poets, musicians, comedians, DIME students and GRiZ Fam! Our goal is to raise money… Read more »
DIME students compete in Motown Museum Competition
Congratulations to DIME Vocal Performance students Don Goodall (second from right), Jamiliah Minter (third from right), and Fred Botten (center) on completing the Motown Museum Amplify Singing Competition. All three students performed with the other finalists at the Grand Finale show and Year 2 vocalist Fred Botten advanced to win the third place Soul Award… Read more »
