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 »
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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 »
Student Spotlight: Chris “Kaz” Kaszuba (Drums)
We are shining the spotlight on Chris “Kaz” Kaszuba ahead of his performance at BACKBEAT: A Night of Drums! Kaz has begun his 4th and final year as a Commercial Music Performance – Drum student and is certainly one of the hardest working students at DIME Detroit with a bright future in the music industry. Read… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Year 2 Songwriting Student Julia Furlong
From the moment Julia Furlong (professionally known as J. Donahey) stepped into DIME Detroit she had a plan to make the most out of her college experience. As a 2nd year Commercial Songwriting student Julia has kickstarted our newest student-led club and booked a performance spot with the notable and intimate Sofar Sounds. In preparation… Read more »
Instructor Spotlight: Stephanie Belcher
This week’s featured instructor is Stephanie Belcher. Stephanie has managed artists’ street teams, aided musicians who were negotiating contracts, worked venues and festivals, and taught artists how to get their music reviewed, promoted online, written about in magazines, and streaming online. Learn about how our Head of Music Industry Studies started out as a high… Read more »
DIME announces Applebaum Fellows Scholarship Program!
DIME, in partnership with Applebaum Family Philanthropy, are excited to announce an exclusive student scholarship for Detroit-based students. The Applebaum Fellows Scholarship Program at DIME Detroit is a mentorship and scholarship program for highly motivated students who are interested in developing their entrepreneurial business and community leadership skills. Successful students will receive individual and group… Read more »
Open House: Saturday, June 22nd 1-3pm
DIME Detroit’s Open House is a great opportunity to meet our instructors, staff, students, and industry-professional faculty! This time, we’ll have a presentation event in our venue space beginning at 1:30pm, so please arrive on time! We will also have live performances from current students, as well as onsite admissions representatives to help you with your application… Read more »
Faculty Fair: June 22nd – Now Hiring Instructors for Fall 2019
DIME and MSU Denver are looking for talented, passionate professionals to join our faculty for the Fall 2019 semester! DIME is a music institute like no other – designed for serious musicians who desire a long-term, professional career in modern music. DIME’s programs are designed to build strong musical foundations that will lead to long and sustained… Read more »
DIME Detroit Summer Program: June 24th – 28th
Our summer programs are for ages 12-18 with some experience necessary. Students learn a song each day on guitar, bass, drums, or vocals, and then perform for friends and family at our venue!June 24th-28th 201910am – 4pm each day For more information or to register, visit our Summer Programs page.
