Today, contemporary music instruction is part of nearly every college music program, but when Musicians Institute began in the late '70s there were few such options available to musicians. When a few dozen guitarists and three full-time instructors gathered for the first GIT class in 1977, they knew that they were breaking new ground in music education. Here's a brief look at how it all began. With the addition of the Bass Institute of Technology (BIT) in 1978 and the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in 1980, Musicians Institute came into being. The MI facility, located through most of the '80s on Hollywood Boulevard above the Hollywood Wax Museum, became home to a growing student body and staff while the school matured into its position as an internationally recognized innovator in the field of contemporary music education. MI co-founder and inspiration Howard Roberts poses with his new Gibson Howard Roberts model guitar (c.1980). Throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s, HR was one of the busiest guitarists in Los Angeles, appearing on hundreds of album, movie and TV dates, and his own LPs established him as one of the premier jazz guitar stylists of his generation.
As MI expanded and began attracting students from all over the world, it became the heart of an international community. MI co-founder Rebecca Natalia contributed tremendously to the heart and soul of the school during these years, making MI feel like home to students a long way from their own. Becky retired from MI in 199
Musicians Institute is an accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), a national accrediting agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the US Department of Education., since 1981 and is licensed to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
Majors:-Bass, Guitar, Voice, Audio Engineering, Music Video. Film & TV, Guitar Craft, Keyboard, Drums, Independent Artists, Music Business.
Degrees:-Bachelor of Music, Associate of Arts, Certificate, Non-Certificate, Encore Programs.
Fall Quarter: - August 30-September 10 -2010-2011. Winter Quarter: - November 30-December 11 -2010. Spring Quarter: - March 1-12 2010. Summer Quarter: - June 1-11 - 2010.
Scholarships/Financial Aid: - yes
Musicians Institute offers a variety of scholarships designed to provide tuition assistance to students during their enrollment at MI. Log on to http://www.mi.edu/admissions/scholarships for a list of current scholarships, how to apply, and the deadline for submission. Refer to each scholarship application for specific details; for all additional questions about scholarships.
Availability of On-campus Housing: - MI does not own housing, but the surrounding neighborhood contains many apartments and other housing options. MI's on-campus housing coordinator will provide you with information based on neighborhood, affordability, and features. You can also reduce costs by getting referrals for roommates who are also attending MI. A housing guide will be sent to you automatically upon acceptance, the Housing Coordinator will provide information before you arrive in LA.
Campus Safety level for students: - yes, MI also provides a door-to-door free shuttle bus service at night for students living within two miles.
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