ERIC ROBERSON HOSTS SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS

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2x Grammy Nominated Artist Eric Roberson​ will be hosting a Songwriting Masterclass on Thursday, October 15th @ DIME at 7:00pm!

Eric will be hanging out to co-host our Open Mic with Audra Kubat starting at 8:30pm

$5 cover for guests, FREE for DIME students and Open Mic participants

Doors open at 6:30pm!

Madonna’s Drummer BRIAN FRASIER-MOORE to host Drum Clinic at DIME

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Brian Frasier-Moore will be hosting a drum clinic this Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm at DIME!

Brian is the drummer for Madonna, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Timbaland and more!

Only $5 to attend – ANYONE interested in the music industry (not just drummers) or any music lover is welcome to join us!

DIME is located at 1265 Griswold St, Detroit MI 48226

Open Mic in The Underground – October 15th

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Audra Kubat is back to host our October Open Mic in The Underground @ DIME

Thursday, October 15th – Doors open at 7:00pm, performances begin at 7:30pm

All ages and styles welcome to attend this FREE event!

Show up early to sign up for your spot on the stage!

We are located at 1265 Griswold St, Detroit MI 48226

DIME Partners with Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Detroit Institute of Music Education is pleased to announce a new partnership between DIME and Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). This partnership will provide collaboration between the two institutions on music curriculum such as performance, songwriting and music entrepreneurship in the near future.

For the full press release, please see below or contact Kathy Reilly at Kathy@bennytarantini.com

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ROOTS RETURNS!

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Roots returns! Here you will learn technique, djembe styles, bell patterns, talking drum, and plenty of tidbits on African culture. Taught by master drummer Chinelo Amen-Ra.

The course begins Tuesday, October 13th, meeting weekly from 7-9pm. At only $149, the course will fill up quickly, so call now to reserve your spot!

313-223-1600 – See you there!

Are you ready to RAISE YOUR VOICE?!

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The RAISE YOUR VOICE short course returns on October 13th at 7pm!

Taught by DeAnna Johnson, this short course will cover technical development, stage presence, ear training and microphone technique.

The course will last 6-weeks, meeting every Tuesday from 7-9pm. Call today to reserve your spot, only $149!

313-223-1600

GUITAR GREATS RETURNS!

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GUITAR GREATS:
Learn the techniques and signature riffs from legendary guitarists, from BB King to Carlos Santana. Instructed by Joe Foster, guitarist for Salt & Pepa, Fabolous and many more!

Register today by calling 313-223-1600. This guitar short course lasts 6 weeks and costs only $149.

THE ART OF EMCEE’ING – HIP-HOP SHORT COURSE

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THE ART OF EMCEE’ING:
Learn what it takes to become a lyrical BEAST! Work on your freestyle & flow, patterns & punchlines, imagery & analogy, and delivery & wordplay with Mahogany Jones, 4-time Champion of BET’s 106 & Park Freestyle Fridays!

This 6-week DIME hip-hop short courses begins, Tuesday, October 13th at 7pm. The cost is just $149, so call us today to register!

313-223-1600

Come to the DIME Fall Open House on 10/10

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Stop by DIME on Saturday, October 10th at 1pm to check out the classrooms, meet faculty and students, sit in on a class and hear some great performances by DIME students!

This is a FREE OPEN HOUSE, so everyone interested in learning more about DIME is welcome to attend!

DIME is located at 1265 Griswold St, Detroit MI 48226

Make sure you arrive at 1pm so you don’t miss any details! We’ll see you there!