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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 »

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 »

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 »