As we gear up for our Guitar and Bass Show, DON’T TURN DOWN, on Wednesday, February 27th, we wanted to catch up with our Head of Guitar: Kris Kurzawa, to answer a few questions about his career and his experiences teaching here at DIME! What inspired you to start a career in music? Being in… Read more »
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DON’T TURN DOWN: Guitar & Bass Department Show
Featuring student and faculty performances from our guitar and bass departments, including Kris Kurzawa, Matt Callaway, Cory Allen, and Brad Russell, and sponsored by D’Addario, DON’T TURN DOWN is sure to GET LOUD! We are also excited to announce our very special guest, DIME’s 2018/19 Artist in Residence, Kern Brantley! Kern has played over 2000 live shows, 20+… Read more »
DIME Detroit’s Student Show!
Don’t miss DIME Detroit’s Student show on Friday, December 14th at The Underground @ DIME! Our students have prepared a selection of original and cover songs to perform for friends, family, and guests. If you are interested in learning more about what we have to offer at DIME, this event is a MUST SEE! Friday,… 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 »
Student Spotlight: Year 3 Music Industry Studies Student: Alex Murphy
We recently sat down with Year 3 Music Industry Studies student Alex Murphy to talk about his internships at multiple media entertainment companies including The Fillmore, JSB Squad Productions and Assemble Sound. How has DIME prepared you for your professional journey through the music industry? The biggest thing is to just be able to… Read more »
Ghost-Note Masterclass at The Underground at DIME! Friday, October 12th 5pm-6:30pm
Ghost-Note Masterclass! Friday, October 12th 5pm-6:30pm Headed by Snarky Puppy’s Multi-Grammy-Winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth. Ghost-Note is an explosion of sound. With an expansive roster of next-level musicians-representing members of Prince, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Herbie Hancok, Kendrick Lamar, Marcus Miller, Tolo, Justin Timberlake and more-the band is pushing funk… Read more »
DIME Sessions Vol. 4 Album Release Party! Friday, August 24th! Live in The Underground at DIME at 7PM
\ The fourth installment of DIME Sessions will be released on Friday, August 24th, 2018! Join us live at The Underground at DIME from 7:00pm-11:00pm! Free and open to the public! All ages are welcome! Featuring live performances by Ally Evenson, Al’Exist, George Montrelle Wilson, Alivia Combs, Olive, Roy 3pOiNtOh, Ryan Haley, Taei and more!
The Digilogue: Detroit Digital Artist Panel Thursday, May 24th (Free!)
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… Read more »
DIME Student Show: Friday, May 11th, 7pm
Don’t miss DIME Detroit’s End-of-the-Year Student Show! Our students have rehearsed, auditioned, and rehearsed some more for the biggest annual show of all! Friday, May 11th – Doors at 7pm 1265 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48220 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!
DIME Detroit’s Songwriting Challenge: April 25th, 6-8pm
Join us on Wednesday, April 25th from 6-8pm for DIME Detroit’s 90-minute Songwriting Challenge! Work with our students and learn about writing to a deadline with the guidance of our instructors: Antea Shelton and Audra Kubat. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining DIME’s Songwriting program beginning Fall 2018. This event is… Read more »
