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Instructor Spotlight: Bobby DeLisle
Tell us about your background; how did you get started working in the music industry? What inspired you to work in music? My Dad is a Jazz drummer who had played in the Army Band and gigged around town professionally. While I didn’t initially want to play music, once I stopped playing sports in Middle… 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 will have a presentation about DIME, tours of the building, live performances from current students, as well as onsite admissions representatives to help you with your application and answer questions about our audition process…. Read more »
Talent-Based Scholarship Opportunity
Students that audition for one of the MSU Denver at DIME Detroit degree programs on or before our audition day on Saturday, April 4th, will be considered for a new talent-based scholarship in the amount of $1,000! This scholarship will be applied towards the students first year of study with us here at DIME. Scholarships… Read more »
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 »
Essential Lockdown Guitar Maintenance
By Tristan Seume, Professional Guitarist & DIME Online Learning Technologist Everyone knows that professionalism includes taking responsibility for the things under your own control. And whilst live music is taking some time off, now’s the perfect chance to take stock of your gear, making sure it’s fit for purpose and ready for when you’re back on… Read more »
How to Stay Creative During Covid-19
By Mike Sturgis, Head of Education, DIME Online As COVID-19 continues to limit professional opportunities for those involved in the music industry, the response from many has been to focus even harder on creative endeavours. And while we can sometimes have moments of inspiration come to us in organic ways, creativity is often something that needs… Read more »
Music Income Streams During the Pandemic
By Tristan Seume, Professional Guitarist and DIME Online Learning Technologist If you were a performing artist in 2019, the chances are you haven’t been in 2020. It’s been tough, hasn’t it? But don’t despair – re-evaluating what you do is a periodic necessity regardless of whether it’s been enforced by a global pandemic or not. Let’s… 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 Show & Open House: Friday, December 13th
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 »
