If you were a performing artist in 2019, the chances are you haven’t been in 2020. It’s been tough, hasn’t it? But don’t despair – re-evaluating what you do is a periodic necessity regardless of whether it’s been enforced by a global pandemic or not. Let’s look at five different ways you could earn money… Read more »
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DIME Students Raise Money for Detroit Impact Center
In December 2021, OU@DIME students presented “Playing It Forward,” a hybrid concert benefiting the Detroit Impact Center, a nonprofit that works with westside Detroit youth to teach, mentor, guide, motivate and encourage them. The event raised over $1500 for the DIC. The concert was presented in-person and via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec…. Read more »
Summer Session 2021
DIME is happy to announce our Summer Sessions 2021 will take place in-person at DIME Detroit, 1265 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI48226 – on July 26 – 30, 10am – 4pm. Students will learn and be actively involved in songwriting, music production, performance, music business and masterclasses. This year is going to be better than ever!… Read more »
Fall 2021 Auditions Now Open
DIME is auditioning for the Fall 2021 Semester at OU@DIME! If you are interested in applying to the program you will need to apply to OU and arrange your audition with DIME. WHAT TO EXPECT Your audition will be held by a faculty member and will consist of an interview and a musical audition… Read more »
Oakland University and DIME collaborate to offer students a one-of-a-kind music education
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 »
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 »
