Posts Categorized: Short Courses

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 Short Courses at DIME Detroit – October 9th

DIME SHORT COURSES RETURN! Beginning October 9th, the following classes meet Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for 6 weeks. Learn from the experience of our industry-professional faculty, connect with likeminded musicians, songwriters, and entrepreneurs in the Detroit area, and improve your skills on one of the courses below! FIND YOUR VOICE Each week of this short course… Read more »

FUNK CAMP Returns! August 6-10 @ DIME Detroit

Funk Camp – Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily – $199 Presented by DIME Detroit and MSU CMS-Detroit, Funk Camp is for students ages 12 to 18 who sing or play guitar, bass, drum set, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or keyboard. Music reading is not necessary, but beneficial. Students form bands, learn songwriting and… Read more »

Spring Short Courses begin May 16th!

  REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED….  RAISE YOUR VOICE (Vocals)  Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this short course will focus on vocal technique, allowing singers to take steps towards being a versatile professional, stretching outside of their comfort zones and better preparing them to perform in any situation. Vocal… Read more »

DIME Summer Sessions | June 25-29th

DIME Sessions RETURNS the week of June 25th, offering young musicians the opportunity to gain valuable experience practicing and performing with a band. Students will learn technical development on guitar, bass, drums, or vocals on a different song each day, all leading up to a final performance for friends and family on Friday afternoon! Students will… Read more »

Short Courses begin Feb 20th!

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED These classes begin on Feb 20th, and will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for 6 weeks. LYRICS AND LINES Instructor: Antea Shelton SINGING STYLES Instructor: Liz Gray HIP HOP SKILLZ Instructor: Mahogany Jones MUSIC MARKETING STRATEGIES Instructor: Drew Schultz This Class Has Ended. 

Mix Sessions 102! Dec 4th – 8th @ DIME Detroit

  MIX SESSIONS 102 Instructor: DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale December 4th-8th, 7-10pm This intermediate level class will explore techniques in blending, beat matching, breaks, sequencing, setup, and more. Equipment provided by Spin Inc., facility provided by DIME Detroit. Learn from the pros. Create your set, and perform live in the Underground at DIME! Any questions? Give… Read more »

Short Courses at DIME Detroit!

Short Courses at DIME Detroit! Class is in session Wednesday nights from 7-9pm on October 11-November 15th RAISE YOUR VOICE Instructor: Katie Else Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this short course will focus on vocal technique, allowing singers to take steps towards being a versatile professional, stretching outside of… Read more »

Ableton Live Crash Course w/ DJ Head; Sept 25-29

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED DIME Detroit and Spin Inc. Present ABLETON LIVE CRASH COURSE WSG Instructor: Grammy-award-winning producer: DJ Head (Eminem, Jay-Z) Sept 25-29, 7-10pm Learn about workflow, sampling, EQ, Effects, MIDI, Slicing, Looping, and Triggering on Ableton Live from DJ Head! Equipment provided, limited space.     Questions? Contact us today at info@dime-detroit.com or call 313-223-1600  … Read more »

Mix Sessions 101, Sept. 18-22

Presented by Spin Inc and DIME Detroit, Mix Sessions 101 returns to DIME on September 18th-22nd! This class is perfect for students who are interested in learning the basics of setup, signal flow, blending, beat matching, breaks, and sequencing. Instructed by Detroit’s Godmother of House, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, students will be able to learn from… Read more »