2018 Grammy-winning Best New Artist, singer/songwriter, Alessia Cara, visited DIME Detroit on October 5th to speak to students and talk about her highly-anticipated album, Growing Pains. Excitement ran high in The Underground as students and guests waited for the “Scars to Your Beautiful” and “Here” singer to arrive. The event kicked off with a screening of… Read more »
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Student Spotlight: Julia Shuren (Songwriter)
Continuing with our build up to DIME’s first Live & Lyrical songwriting showcase, which is taking place this Friday, October 19th, we are putting the student spotlight on first-year songwriter, Julia Shuren! Since starting at DIME in August, Julia has quickly made a splash in the DIME community, accompanying Grammy-nominated artist Alessia Cara on the DIME stage, performing with other DIME students… Read more »
Kern Brantley Artist In Residence, Masterclass
DIME Detroit is proud to announce that Kern Brantley will join us as an Artist in Residence for the 2018-2019 academic year! As a bass player and musical director, Kern Brantley has worked with artists like Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Puff Daddy & The Bad Boy Family, David Foster, Jeezy, Ne-Yo, Brandy, Ciara, Chris Brown, Destiny’s… Read more »
New at DIME: Individual Classes for credit in Music Industry Studies, Songwriting, and Performance
We are pleased to announce that MSU Denver at DIME Detroit is now offering Individual Classes for credit in both DIME core classes like Artist Discovery and Development, Techniques and Improvisation I, Pre-Production & Live Performance Workshop, Foundations of Songwriting, and Lyric Writing, as well as general music theory classes beginning in Spring 2019! These classes… Read more »
DIME Detroit Fall College Fair Schedule
DIME Detroit is coming to a college fair near you! Make sure to stop by and see us! We’ll be updating this list with new fairs as they are added. Wayne County Community College Downriver Wednesday, September 26th 6pm-7:30pm City of Warren City Hall Thursday, September 27th 6pm-7:30pm Southfield A&T High School Wednesday, October… Read more »
Live & Lyrical: Songwriting Showcase – Friday, October 19th
This show will feature student and faculty performances of all original music & lyrics. The night will include a performance from songwriting instructor, Audra Kubat, and full lineup details will be announced soon! We are also very pleased to announce that current Artist in Residence, Thornetta Davis, as well as APLUS (which features DIME’s… Read more »
Caring for the Whole Musician: DIME Detroit’s Fall 2018 Wellness Week
It’s tough being a college student – balancing work, school, friends, and family obligations can be difficult for anyone. It’s also hard to be a creative, whether that’s as a performer, writer, or visionary entrepreneur. At DIME, we know that it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the pressures of student life and the music industry.That’s why DIME’s Student… Read more »
No Alarms is Full of Surprises, DIME Senior Jack Reedy Shares His Exciting EP News
DIME Senior Jack Reedy has always had the same goal: to be a full-time touring drummer in a band. His dream is just around the corner – after graduating in June, Jack will be hitting the road with his band, No Alarms, for their first Midwest Tour supporting the release of their debut self-titled EP…. Read more »
DIME WELLNESS WEEK KICKS OFF TODAY!
Following our first ever Wellness Week in Fall 2017, we are excited to kick off a week-long program of events, activities and workshops at DIME! As in our previous Wellness Week, the focus is on the importance of looking after mental and physical health, and the promotion of positive self-care practices…. Read more »
Brett Farkas Masterclass – Friday, Feb 16th
Originally from Detroit, MI, Brett Farkas is a Los Angeles based guitarist, bassist, frontman, songwriter, and music teacher. He has performed, toured and recorded with soul legend, Solomon Burke, songwriter, Aimee Mann, pop star, Rihanna, indie folk dudes, Lord Huron, and comedian/actress, Maya Rudolph’s Prince Tribute called, Princess, to name some. He has recorded film… Read more »
