Musicians Institute is a music college located in Hollywood, California. The school covers all aspects of contemporary music with a focus on performance. In addition to guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and voice programs, the school also offers degree and certificate programs in audio engineering, independent artist development, guitar design, fabrication and maintenance, music business and music video/film production.
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History
Founded in 1977 as the Guitar Institute of Technology with an innovative curriculum developed by jazz guitarist Howard Roberts, the school eventually grew into a comprehensive contemporary music college that prepares students for careers in the music industry as both performers and professionals. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), MI offers Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, and Certificate programs in voice, instrument performance (bass, guitar, drums, keyboards), audio engineering, independent artist development, music business, guitar-making and music video/film production, all taught by a faculty of experienced music professionals. MI is internationally known and draws significant numbers of students from Europe, South America and Asia.
Faculty
Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT):
- Scott Henderson
- John Humphrey
- Paul Gilbert
- Synyster Gates
- Beth Marlis
- Evan Hirschelman
- Allen Hinds
- Daniel Gilbert
- Jamie Findlay
- Bruce Buckingham
- Chris Broderick
- Sid Jacobs
- Jamie Rosenn
- Jimmy Wyble
- Carl Verheyen
- Keith Wyatt
- Drew Watterson
- Alex Machacek
- Dean Brown
- Joe Elliott
- Ross Bolton
- T.J. Helmerich
Bass Institute of Technology (BIT):
- Brian Allen
- Tim Emmons
- Dominik Hauser
- Steve Hong
- John Humphrey
- Dave Kelf
- George Lopez
- Christopher Maloney
- Michael Mennel
- Maurillo Mina
- Michael Saucier
- Jay Simper
- Alexis Sklarevski
- Putter (Patrick) Smith
- Ernest Tibbs
- Menno Verbaten
- Maurice Verloop
- Taylor Watterson
- Ross Wright
Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT):
- Keita Akutsu
- Kris Berry
- Jeff Bowders
- Rob Carson
- Fred Dinkins
- Chuck Flores
- Bernard Galane
- Gary Garbatini
- Donny Gruendler
- Jason Harnell
- Gary Hess
- Stewart Jean
- Tim McIntyre
- Andy Megna
- Tim Pedersen
- Ralph Razze
- Ed Roscetti
- David Salinas
- Chuck Silverman
- Glen Sobel
- Joel Taylor
- Sammy J. Watson
- Charlie Waymire
Keyboard Institute of Technology (KIT):
- Russ Ferrante
- Henry Soleh Brewer
- Carlos Campos
- Tommy Reeves
- John Rosenberg
- Luke Miller
- Justin Avery
- Tony Lander
Notable alumni
- Juan Alderete
- Joy Basu
- Jennifer Batten
- David Becker
- Alexis Sklarevski
- Brian Bell
- Jeff Buckley
- Mike Campese
- Joacim Cans
- John Frusciante
- Alessandro Cortini
- Rivers Cuomo
- David Ellefson
- Kevin Fowler
- Frank Gambale
- Tony Burnett
- Paul Gilbert
- Synyster Gates
- Shruti Haasan
- Steven Horton
- Bill Hudson
- Jamie Kime
- Adam Kluger, Founder of The Kluger Agency
- Jamie Regedanz
- LaToya London
- Christopher Maloney
- Bryan Mantia
- Rafael Moreira
- Ant Neely
- Kristian Niemann
- Ángel Parra
- Marty Teboe
- Craig Sharmat
- Chad Smith
- Ashwin Sood
- Scott Travis
- Dave Weiner
- Carlos Jimenez
- Keb' Mo'
- Brett Garsed
- Brooke White
- Bryce Soderberg (Lifehouse)
- Gary Wilson
- Ehsaan Noorani
External links
Coordinates: 34°06′03″N 118°20′14″W / 34.100796°N 118.337297°W
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