Today on WDIV’s Live in the D, DIME Managing Director, Sarah Clayman, announced that MSU Denver at DIME has released $70,000 for in scholarship funding for new and returning students in Fall 2018! “We recognize that if young people invest in themselves, then opportunity can come out of that.” Sarah also commented, “Education is about employability and… Read more »
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FUNK CAMP Returns! August 6-10 @ DIME Detroit
Funk Camp – Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily – $199 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… Read more »
Graduate Spotlight: Ryan Harrison (Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music Performance)
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. You were a part of the first graduating class at DIME Detroit. How has life been post-graduation? In the year since I graduated from… Read more »
DIME Detroit’s Summer Internship Program Begins!
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,… Read more »
No Alarms is Full of Surprises, DIME Senior Jack Reedy Shares His Exciting EP News
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…. Read more »
Student Spotlight: Makayla Hewins (BA Vocals, Year 1)
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… Read more »
Spring Short Courses begin May 16th!
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED…. RAISE YOUR VOICE (Vocals) Can you sing different musical styles with authenticity and authority? Each week of this short course will focus on vocal technique, allowing singers to take steps towards being a versatile professional, stretching outside of their comfort zones and better preparing them to perform in any situation. Vocal… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Jamiliah Minter (BA Vocals, year 1)
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… 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!!!
Faculty Profile: DeAnna Johnson, Head of Vocals
This week, we sat down with DIME’s Head of Vocals & MSU Denver at DIME Campus Manager, DeAnna Johnson! Don’t miss DeAnna and her students performance at our Night of Voice on Thursday, April 19th! For more information about that show, click here! What inspired you to be a singer? My mom and dad are both music… Read more »
