FUNK CAMP Returns! August 6-10 @ DIME Detroit

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Funk Camp – Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily – $199

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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 popular funk hits. Camp includes studios, band rehearsals, daily jam sessions and visits from special guest artists. A final concert takes on Friday, August 10th for friends and family in DIME’s Underground venue.
Complete the application and return to MSU Community Music School Detroit
By Mail: 3408 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
By E-mail: cmsd@msu.edu

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

If you have any questions, please contact us at 313-223-1600

 

Detroit Electronic Music Camp Masterclass Series May 20th- May 25th

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Join us for a week-long series of free workshops and masterclasses hosted by Spin Inc. and The Loft-DJ School (Chile) in Detroit. Spin Inc, a 501 (c) (3) organization, has formed a partnership with DIME (Detroit Institute of Music Education), Underground Resistance, Ableton, Pioneer, Roland and Serato to bring the world’s finest producers together to share their knowledge and expertise.
This is a great time to learn about the new technology and to see what Spin Inc. have to offer!

Sun-5/20, 6p-9p (Submerge, 3000 E. Grand Blvd, Mid-Town Detroit)
John Collins, Michael Fotias, Scott “Go-Go” Gordon

Mon-5/21, 3p-9p (DIME-Detroit, 1265 Griswold, Downtown Detroit)
(Directed by: Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale) Featuring: Mother Cyborg, DJ Minx, Harley Brown, Milan Ariel Atkins and Jenny LaFemme

Tue-5/22, 6p-9p (Ableton VIP Artists/Producers Event) INVITATION ONLY

Wed-5/23, 6p-9p (DIME-Detroit, 1265 Griswold, Downtown Detroit)
Thomas Faulds (Ableton Workshop)

Thur-5/24, 6p-9p (DIME-Detroit, 1265 Griswold, Downtown Detroit)
Matt Play (Pioneer Master Class)

Fri-5/25, 6p-9p (DIME-Detroit, 1265 Griswold, Downtown Detroit)
DJ Recloose (Roland)
OP Miller (Serato)

Fri-5/25, 10p-4a (The Underground DIME, 1265 Griswold, Downtown Detroit)
After Party Event at DIME featuring:
DJ OP Miller, DJ Alton Miller, DJ Halographic, DJ Gia, DJ Nick Speed and Special Guest(s)!) Presale tix-$15/$20 At the Door/(313) 590-4898 for info.

The Digilogue: Detroit Digital Artist Panel Thursday, May 24th (Free!)

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The Diligoue May 24th

Creatives!

We’d like to invite you to be part of The Digilogue. The Digilogue is a community-driven music and tech-education platform. Our mission is to redefine learning in music and tech from Artists, Music Creatives, and Industry Thought Leaders.

On May 24th, DIME (Detroit Institue of Music Education) and WeWork Campus Martius works together to curate a special discussion on how Artists navigate in the digital landscape. We’ll be talking about topics such as digital content, branding, distribution, and artist development.

This is a great opportunity to network, collaborate, and get insight from industry thought leaders!

Hosted by WJLB’s Kirby Gwen.

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Learn more about The Digilogue here. See you on May 24th!

Katrina Turnbow Founder/CEO – Kanopi Social I Digital Coach – Google

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Drew Rives I Regional Midwest Manager from I Def Jam Recordings

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Kayvan Daragheh I Artist Relations Associate I Genius

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Theo Ellis I Founder I ProSound Studios

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Tim Bagwell I Founder / CEO I Epyon Royal

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Graduate Spotlight: Ryan Harrison (Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music Performance)

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  3. We recently sat down with 2017 DIME DETROIT and Falmouth Graduate, Ryan Harrison to discuss his musical journey post-graduation, his recent WDIV “Daily Jams” performance and his biggest musical influences.
    1. 1. You were a part of the first graduating class at DIME Detroit. How has life been post-graduation?
  5. In the year since I graduated from DIME, I have been exploring all of the possible ways that I can create a steady income in music. I have been teaching guitar lessons, gigging several times each month, and I am now working for DIME Online. I have only scratched the surface of all the things I can do, but I have made some great progress so far.

 

  1. 2. How was it performing on WDIV’s “Daily Jams” with Ally Evenson?
  1. Performing on WDIV with Ally Evenson in her band was a lot of fun. This was my second time on the show, so I knew exactly what to expect and was better prepared. I think the program is a great way to showcase the upcoming artists in the area.

Click here to watch Ryan perform “Hunger” alongside lead vocalist Ally Evenson!

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  1. 3. How has DIME Detroit enriched your music career?
  1. DIME has provided me with a lot of opportunities, both during my time as a student and post-graduation. I now work at the institution part-time, and I get offered a lot of gigs internally as well. Plus there are a lot of instructors and faculty there that are always open to helping me, even after graduating.

 

  1. 4. Who are your biggest musical influences?
  1. Some of my favorite guitar players are Rick Graham, John Frusciante, Dave Davidson, Rob Compa, and many many others. I would say my biggest musical influences are some of my former teachers at DIME and other professionals who are working in the industry and gigging every week. They are doing exactly what I am striving to accomplish.
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  1. 5. What advice would you give to someone who is interested in enrolling at DIME?
  1. My advice to someone enrolling at DIME is to be prepared to dedicate several hours every day to practice your instrument. You should also be prepared to step into a professional environment. You are now taking steps to become a professional musician, and you should start acting like one. Show up to class on time and show up to class prepared. Your instructors and classmates will appreciate it and take notice of it. It is impossible to be over-rehearsed or over prepared.

Click here to learn more about our Bachelor of Arts in Commerical Music Performance programs.

DIME Detroit’s Summer Internship Program Begins!

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Through partnerships with local music companies, venues, and festivals, DIME provides our students with unique real-world music industry experiences. These resume-building internship programs are offered to current students, as well as alumni, extending DIME Detroit’s campus into the wider music community in Detroit and beyond.

2018 placement opportunities include positions at The Fillmore Detroit, Assemble Sound, Crofoot Promotions, Fusion Shows, JSB Squad, Original 1265 Recordings and Paxahau.  During the summer season our students will be working at major music festivals in South East Michigan including Movement, MoPop Festival, BLED Fest and Three Stacks.

DIME Detroit is so thankful to each and every one of the companies, venues, and festivals below that have opened their doors to DIME students! Please support them in any way you can! 

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If you’re interested in attending DIME Detroit in Fall 2018, please get in touch with us! Email info@dime-detroit.com or call 313-223-1600.

No Alarms is Full of Surprises, DIME Senior Jack Reedy Shares His Exciting EP News

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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.

No Alarms started as the solo project of lead singer Andrew Boles, eventually growing into a five-piece indie rock/electro-pop band. They’re heavily inspired by Radiohead (hence the band name referring to “No Surprises” off of OK Computer), but they also draw from pop-punk and electronic sensibilities, blending both acoustic and electronic instruments to create a distinctly current sound.

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Andrew spotted Jack playing drums at the Crofoot for Max Pegasus, a DIME student band. Andrew immediately noticed Jack’s skill and asked him to join. The connection to DIME isn’t just a coincidence of time and place, however. “I would suck at drums if I didn’t go to DIME,” Jack said, laughing. But through years of practice and studying under Detroit’s finest instructors, like Eric “Rain Man” Gaston and Drew Schultz, Jack is ready to take on his career. “DIME has really prepared me to become a musician who can tour professionally, and now I get to!”

Apart from their upcoming tour, No Alarms has been gaining attention nationally. Their song “Right is What’s Left” was used on the ABC Sitcom Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and their EP was recently reviewed in Paste Magazine. They’ve also recently released a music video for their single “Amateur Telephony,” which led them to some cool connections – the Director of Photography was Alexander Elkins, who has also worked with bands like Twenty One Pilots.

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No Alarms self-titled debut EP is out now!

 

No Alarms will play their first live show for Jack’s senior recital at 7pm on Thursday, May 3, at the Underground @ DIME. This event will be free and open to the public, so everyone is welcome to attend!

You can learn more about No Alarms through the following channels:

 

https://www.noalarmsmusic.com/

https://twitter.com/noalarmsmusic

https://www.instagram.com/noalarmsmusic/

https://www.facebook.com/noalarmsmusic

 

 

Interested in programs at DIME? Call us at (313) 223-1600 or email info@dime-detroit.com

 

Student Spotlight: Makayla Hewins (BA Vocals, Year 1)

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DIME is excited to present its first ever Night of Voice on Thursday, April 19th in our Underground venue. The event will feature performances from DIME Faculty DeAnna Johnson, Antea Shelton, Liz Belluni, Katie Else and DIME Detroit students will also hit the stage to showcase their talents!

We had the chance to sit down to talk to year one vocals student, Makayla Hewins  (Ma-Kay-la), about her first year here at DIME, her biggest musical influences, and what we can expect to see at DIME Detroit’s Night of Voice!

What is your background in music and education?
I started singing around the house when I was about 2 years old and joined the church choir at 3. I didn’t like it at first! I used to cry every Sunday on the choir stand, but I got over that eventually. I sang my first solo, “This Christmas” by Chris Brown, at my church Christmas program when I was eight. Then, I was in the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit during my junior and senior years of high school, which is where my formal music training began. Then, I started studying at DIME in August, 2017.

 

    1. Makayla HewinsWhat are some of your musical influences?
      I get asked this question all the time and it’s so funny… I don’t really know how to answer it! Most people have their go-to artists and bands, but I just never really focused on one artist in particular. If you look at my playlist it’s just whatever song I like, or songs that speak to me. It’s not very specific, although I do like Bruno Mars a whole bunch, [laughs] but I don’t sound much like him, so I don’t really know if that’s an influence.

 

    1. You are set to perform at DIME Detroit Night of Voice, what can we expect to see?
      You will see something different than you’d normally expect from me! Most people hear my voice and think neo-soul, R&B. But at Night of Voice, you’re going to hear something out of my comfort zone and see a new side of my artistry that most people aren’t used to seeing… including me! 

 

    1. How has DIME helped to shape you as a vocalist?
      I told you about my background with the Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit, but that was always in a group setting. At DIME, I’m learning how to perform by myself and be completely comfortable on stage, and confident in who I choose to be as an artist. I’m also learning how to fight performance anxiety—it’s a thing! I’m also learning to move on stage. For my first performance here, I was stiff as a board! Now I can move across the stage and it feels like I’m at home.
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    3. What are your goals post-graduation?
      I wish to write, record, and release my own songs with my newly developed piano skills included in my works. Also, I’d like to do theatre at some point, since it’s always been a passion of mine!

 

  1. Your brother is currently studying at DIME as well… what’s that like?
    It’s good because I have a constant drummer here with me. I have a person that grew up the way I grew up to communicate with. I have all access to him all the time, and it’s cool to be able to work with your family as an artist! Eventually, he’s going to graduate and it’s going to be just me, but for now, we’re always paired together. Which isn’t a bad thing, he’s cool!

First Friday Open House! May 4th

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Join us on Friday, May 4th for our first ever, FIRST FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE! We will have staff, faculty, and students in our acoustic space to talk about the MSU Denver at DIME degree programs in Commercial Music Performance, Commercial Songwriting, and Music Industry Studies.

Of course, we will have live music in the underground immediately following the event, so we encourage you to stick around!

Friday, May 4th, 5-7pm
DIME Detroit
1265 Griswold, Detroit MI 48226