Posts Tagged: Guitar

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 »

DIME’s Student Show – December 7th

STUDENT SHOW – DECEMBER 7TH DIME’s Student Show happens only twice a year, but it’s always worth the wait. If you are curious about the programs here at DIME, this is your opportunity to see our amazing student bands and artists take the stage and show you what we’re all about! Join us to celebrate the… Read more »

MAKE MUSIC YOUR LIFE – Pay No Application Fee through Nov 30th!

If you are interested in starting the MSU Denver at DIME program in Spring or Fall 2018, now is the time to apply! Just follow the steps below to get started:  1.) Apply! Fill out an application for MSU Denver here. Choose “Music – IDP, Detroit Inst of Music Ed” for program. Use the code “makemusicyourmark” to… Read more »

Adventures with Vultures – Junction EP OUT NOW!

  Support DIME Detroit songwriting student and Original 1265 recording artist, Adventures with Vultures. Check out his new Junction EP! Click here to listen now!  About ADVENTURES WITH VULTURES… A folk singer-songwriter evokes a certain image. Matt Sauter breaks that image. With his backward ball cap, knuckle tattoos, and knee-shredded shorts, the lone singer/songwriter behind Adventures with… Read more »

Mark Kassa Masterclass – Friday, October 13th

MASTERCLASS: MARK KASSA Friday October 13, 1-3pm FREE and open to the public Guitarist, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Mark Kassa, has come a long way since graduating from Musicians Institute in LA in 1991. He has recorded and written songs with artists like George Clinton (Parliament/Funkadelic), Billy Cox (Jimmy Hendrix – Band of Gypsys), and Pat… Read more »

Fall Open House – November 4th!

Join us for DIME’s Fall Open House on Saturday, November 4th from 1pm-3pm. Meet staff and instructors, and enjoy performances from students around the building!  

DIME Students attend the Paul McCartney Soundcheck!

Earlier this week legendary performer and songwriter, Paul McCartney played two nights at the newly opened Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. We were able to arrange for six of our students to accompany DIME Directors, Kevin Nixon and Sarah Clayman, to the soundcheck for Monday’s show. Year 3 Drummers, Will Daniels and Duane Hewins, Year… Read more »

Auditioning now for January 2018!

Are you interested in studying at DIME Detroit and earning your Bachelor of Arts in Music? We are now auditioning students that would like to start the MSU Denver at DIME program in January of 2018. Join a community of likeminded musicians, vocalists, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs. Study music you love, and get your degree!… Read more »

Short Courses at DIME Detroit!

Short Courses at DIME Detroit! Class is in session Wednesday nights from 7-9pm on October 11-November 15th RAISE YOUR VOICE Instructor: Katie Else 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… Read more »

DIME Students: The Week in Live Shows

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 »