DIME Detroit’s annual guitar and bass show, DON’T TURN DOWN, returns to The Underground @ DIME on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm! To get us ready for this special occasion, we caught up with one of our 2nd year bass students, Riley Kirkpatrick, to tell us a bit more about his background, what it’s like… Read more »
Posts Tagged: student spotlight
Student Spotlight: Chris “Kaz” Kaszuba (Drums)
We are shining the spotlight on Chris “Kaz” Kaszuba ahead of his performance at BACKBEAT: A Night of Drums! Kaz has begun his 4th and final year as a Commercial Music Performance – Drum student and is certainly one of the hardest working students at DIME Detroit with a bright future in the music industry. Read… Read more »
Student Spotlight: Year 2 Songwriting Student Julia Furlong
From the moment Julia Furlong (professionally known as J. Donahey) stepped into DIME Detroit she had a plan to make the most out of her college experience. As a 2nd year Commercial Songwriting student Julia has kickstarted our newest student-led club and booked a performance spot with the notable and intimate Sofar Sounds. In preparation… 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 »
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 »
