DIME, in partnership with Applebaum Family Philanthropy, are excited to announce an exclusive student scholarship for Detroit-based students. The Applebaum Fellows Scholarship Program at DIME Detroit is a mentorship and scholarship program for highly motivated students who are interested in developing their entrepreneurial business and community leadership skills. Successful students will receive individual and group… Read more »
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Faculty Fair: June 22nd – Now Hiring Instructors for Fall 2019
DIME and MSU Denver are looking for talented, passionate professionals to join our faculty for the Fall 2019 semester! DIME is a music institute like no other – designed for serious musicians who desire a long-term, professional career in modern music. DIME’s programs are designed to build strong musical foundations that will lead to long and sustained… Read more »
DIME featured in Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools 2019
We are happy to announce that Billboard has featured DIME in their list of Top Music Business Schools of 2019! Highlighting our directors, Kevin Nixon and Sarah Clayman, as well as our Head of Songwriting, Antea Birchett, who co-wrote “Gone Away” on the self-titled debut album from H.E.R., which won the Grammy Award for R&B… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Year 1 Songwriting Student Violet is Blooming at DIME
Year 1 Commercial Songwriting student Violet is in her second semester here at DIME, and is already making waves with her grunge-inspired music. We asked her a few questions about her experiences as a songwriter, bandleader, and student in advance of her performance at our Live & Lyrical showcase, coming up on March 22. What… Read more »
Instructor Spotlight: Eric “Rain Man” Gaston (Drums)
We sat down with Head of the Drum Department, Eric “Rain Man” Gaston to talk about what inspires him, his teaching at DIME and what’s made him proudest as an instructor. What inspired you to start a career in music? My inspiration comes from growing up in the church. I had front row access and… Read more »
We’re Hiring! Faculty Positions Opening at DIME for Spring 2019
DIME and MSU Denver are looking for talented, passionate professionals to join our faculty for the Spring 2019 semester! DIME is a music institute like no other – designed for serious musicians who desire a long-term, professional career in modern music. DIME’s programs are designed to build strong musical foundations that will lead to long and… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Dalton Thomas (Drums)
DIME Detroit offers programs in Commercial Music Performance (Guitar, Bass, Drums, and Vocals), Commerical Songwriting, and Music Industry Studies. In partnership with Metropolitan State University of Denver, students at DIME Detroit can earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music on our innovative program. Our next semester starts on January 22, 2019! Find out more about all of… Read more »
Instructor Spotlight: Antea Birchett (Songwriting)
DIME Detroit’s Live and Lyrical Songwriting Showcase is tomorrow! Today we are putting the spotlight on the Head of the Songwriting Department, Antea Birchett! In addition to teaching songwriting and vocals at DIME, Antea is one half of the duo Aplus. With her sister Anesha, Antea has written for artists such as Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Mary… Read more »
Vintage King | Detroit Success Stories! Friday, September 28th 1pm-3pm
Mike Nehra, CEO of Vintage King, joins our students and staff at DIME Detroit to discuss his career, his company, and his success at the helm of Vintage King. After years of playing, recording, and engineering, Mike Nehra, his brother Andrew and long-time friend Al Sutton would open The White Room Studio in Harmonie Park,… Read more »
Armani Monte with Special Guest: Verdict and Taye Griff, Saturday May 19th at 9PM
Goldmind presents the Champions Show! May 19th, Live at The Underground at DIME. Staring Armani Monté, with special guest Verdict and Taye Griff. This event is for all ages, tickets will also be $10 at the door. ]
