Originally from Detroit, MI, Brett Farkas is a Los Angeles based guitarist, bassist, frontman, songwriter, and music teacher. He has performed, toured and recorded with soul legend, Solomon Burke, songwriter, Aimee Mann, pop star, Rihanna, indie folk dudes, Lord Huron, and comedian/actress, Maya Rudolph’s Prince Tribute called, Princess, to name some. He has recorded film… Read more »
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Shara Nova Masterclass Friday, February 2nd 1pm-3pm
Shara Nova Masterclass Friday, February 2nd 1pm-3pm Shara Nova (singer and songwriter for My Brightest Diamond) has become one of the most distinct voices of her generation. The multi-instrumentalist and composer has written numerous works for film, choir, marching bands, orchestra, and chamber ensemble. At DIME, Ms. Nova will be cracking open ProTools sessions of… Read more »
Instructor Profile: Liz Gray, Vocals
DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with one of our vocals instructors, Liz Gray, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit…. Read more »
Short Courses begin Feb 20th!
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED These classes begin on Feb 20th, and will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for 6 weeks. LYRICS AND LINES Instructor: Antea Shelton SINGING STYLES Instructor: Liz Gray HIP HOP SKILLZ Instructor: Mahogany Jones MUSIC MARKETING STRATEGIES Instructor: Drew Schultz This Class Has Ended.
New Student Registration/Orientation at DIME Detroit! Thursday, January 11th
Congratulations to all of the students who passed their audition and were accepted to MSU Denver! We are very proud and can’t wait for you to begin working towards your future in music. Student Registration and Orientation will take place at DIME Detroit on Thursday, January 11th 2018 from 10:00am – 2:30pm. Meet your new classmates, understand… Read more »
Student Spotlight: The Lows Are Rising with Angelo Coppola
DIME DETROIT Music Entrepreneurship Senior Angelo Coppola, is revving up his new project “The Lows” for an EP release show Saturday, December 30th at The Loving Touch in Ferndale. The show will be The Lows second live performance, following their debut to a packed house at the world-famous Machine Shop in Flint earlier this… Read more »
DIME DETROIT: Holiday Closure Dates
DIME DETROIT will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday season, from December 22nd, 2017 –January 3rd, 2018. If you have any questions regarding admissions or application status please contact Elise McCoy at elisemccoy@dime-detroit.com
DIME and Original 1265 Merchandise Now on Sale!
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Instructor Profile: Antea Shelton, Head of Songwriting
DIME has an amazing staff and faculty who are immersed in the music industry and teaching the next generation of musicians, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs here in downtown Detroit. We sat down with our Head of Songwriting, Antea Shelton, to ask her some questions about her career, and her experience teaching at DIME Detroit. What… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Ryan Haley (Guitar)
DIME Detroit caught up with one of our newest students, Ryan Haley who is studying the Commercial Music Performance (Guitar) degree program. 1.What is your background in music and education? I started playing guitar when I was 9, and went through a whole mess of band programs in high school. I was big into playing Tuba,… Read more »
