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Instructor Profile: Liz Gray, Vocals

DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with one of our vocals instructors, Liz Gray, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit…. Read more »

Instructor Profile: Antea Shelton, Head of Songwriting

DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with our Head of Songwriting, Antea Shelton, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit. What… Read more »

DIME’s Wellness Week kicks off today!

We are very excited to launch our first ever Wellness Week today! DIME’s Student Services team have organized a range of activities and workshops which aim to raise awareness of the importance of self-care and good mental health. Each day of the week is themed, and will focus on promoting a specific way that students… Read more »

How DIME prepared my child for a music industry career

Lea Wiercioch has no doubts about what DIME Detroit has done to prepare her daughter, Ali, for a career in the professional music industry during the last three years. In one word: “Everything.” In many more, Lea said: “They’ve got you covered here. Ali’s grown as a person and as a musician, and she’s prepared… Read more »

Christian Vegh May 20th

Join us for Christian Vegh at The Underground @ DIME for an extended set, Saturday May 20th!!! Christian Vegh is an award winning solo artist from Windsor/Detroit. He has been referred to as a “young guitar prodigy with an old soul”! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Vegh make his mark in The Underground! https://christianvegh.com/… Read more »

DIME: A week in the life of students

There is no limit to what students experience at DIME Detroit during the four years they study at the school that develops professionals who are ready for a sustained career in the music industry. A look at a typical week is invigorating – and exhausting – if students take advantage of all DIME offers. “You… Read more »

No place I’d rather be,’ DIME was the right choice for me

As six DIME Detroit drum students walked to lunch recently, they broke out in a beatbox harmony of “My Girl” by The Temptations. The impromptu performance admittedly triggered some odd glances from others passing by on the sidewalk. It also served as a reminder why Duane Hewins, Jonathon Staten, Dalton Sitzler, Will Daniels, Christopher Williams,… Read more »

Masterclass with Les Nubians at DIME: April 21st

Les Nubians is a Grammy-nominated French duo composed of sisters Helene and Celia Faussart. They have become one of the most successful French-language musical groups in the U.S, best known for thier Billboard R&B Single “Makeda”. Les Nubians comes to DIME Detroit for an interview, performance and Q&A with audience, hosted by WDET’s Chris Campbell!… Read more »

5 Reasons Detroit is the Best City to Be a 20-Something

By Allye Gaietto Detroit is right in DIME’s name because we couldn’t be more proud to call this city our home. Here are some reasons to make it yours, too! 1. Rent is (relatively) cheap. On a small budget, anything that costs more than free can seem like a stretch, but when compared to other… Read more »

Mastermind Collective Live: April 28th

Come out and witness history as Mastermind Collective has their very first show!Come and enjoy some amazing live music from some very talented artists. Featured acts include Grainger, and Dave Green. Doors open at 7:30 at the Underground Tickets: $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Cash bar for guests 21+.