A busy week of shows kicked off on Saturday night at Smalls Bar in Hamtramck, with a headlining show from Brother Son, led by DIME Songwriter, Frank Harrington. Brother Son were supported by DIME Music Industry Studies student, Alex Murphy, with his alternative/indie band, Grainger, who also features DIME student Angelo Coppola on drums. On Tuesday July 11th, three DIME student… Read more »
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No place I’d rather be,’ DIME was the right choice for me
As six DIME Detroit drum students walked to lunch recently, they broke out in a beatbox harmony of “My Girl” by The Temptations. The impromptu performance admittedly triggered some odd glances from others passing by on the sidewalk. It also served as a reminder why Duane Hewins, Jonathon Staten, Dalton Sitzler, Will Daniels, Christopher Williams,… Read more »
Why choose DIME Detroit over a traditional music college experience?
Why choose DIME Detroit over a traditional music college experience? Dalton Sitzler was set to attend the prestigious school of music at Belmont University in Nashville after his high school graduation – at least until he learned about and was accepted to DIME Detroit. “DIME was a game-changer,” said Dalton, a drummer. “I couldn’t turn… Read more »
Parting words from a DIME Original…
The past 3 Years have flown by. I am proud to say that being a part of DIME has been the most rewarding step in my career. To my team – Our office dynamic is one like I’ve never experienced before. We truly have the “dream team”. I have laughed, cried, stressed and celebrated. I… Read more »
5 pieces of advice to parents of DIME students
5 pieces of advice to parents of DIME students Lea Wiercioch and Steven Showers once stood in the position that parents of prospective students at the Detroit Institute of Music Education now do, wondering what to expect from the one-of-a-kind specialty college. As parents of students who will be part of DIME’s first graduating class,… Read more »
Taming the DIME audition nerves: “Success lies outside of your comfort zone”
Taming the DIME audition nerves: “Success lies outside of your comfort zone” Steven Showers saw the nerves in his son, Jimmy Showers, before his guitar audition for administrators at DIME Detroit. Since then, Steven has watched Jimmy get excited before putting on incredible performances for a crowd of more than 1,000 people. It was part… Read more »
What attracted me to DIME Detroit?
What attracted me to DIME Detroit? It took Ali Wiercioch one day to know that her education and her future started at DIME Detroit. “I could just tell there was nothing else like the people here, their passion and their excitement,” said Ali, an aspiring vocalist and songwriter. “I saw that they cared about everyone… Read more »
