Following a dispute and fruitless negotiation with its partner college, the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) has announced that it is permanently shutting down. Detroit Institute of M…
Category archives: Music Education
UCLA Law Music Industry Clinic Providing Free Legal Advice
Like in 2018, the UCLA School of Law is providing free legal advice to Los Angeles-area music artists through its Music Industry Clinic (MIC). The school is currently accepting applications through their website until the end of January. After this, th…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Business For Bands • Music Education • Songwriters Seeking Inspiration • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared insights on what business skills musicians need to succeed, whether or not it’s possible for touring artists to successfully pursue higher education, ten unlikely blogs where songwriters can seek inspiration, and more. Dan Matthews | Business For Band Members Richard Lawson | 4 Best…
Sony Music Joins $1 Million Funding Round for Language+Music App Lirica
Lirica, an app that utilizes music to help English-speaking users learn Spanish, has raised an additional $1 million from investors, including Sony Music. Founded in 2017 by a group of London-based developers, Lirica is available as a free download on …
Fender Play Foundation Launches With Help From Avril Lavigne, Chris Stapleton, Pete Wentz
Legendary guitar maker Fender has launched of the Fender Play Foundation, a new charity designed to provide resources and music education opportunities to young people. Avril Lavigne, Chris Stapleton, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, Ashley McBryde and Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt…
7 Organizations Committed To The Evolution Of Music Education
As with so much of the music industry, the world of music education is constantly growing and evolving to challenge the status quo. Here we look at seven different organizations that changing who people take on music education for the better. ___________________________ Guest post by Jeremy Young of Soundfly’s Flypaper…
6 Incredible Groups Promoting Music Education In Africa
In this piece, Jamie Ehrenfeld highlights six amazing organizations working within the continent of Africa to promote the future of music and musical education across the 54 distinct nations. ______________________________ Guest post by Jamie Ehrenfeld from Soundfly’s Flypaper The United Nations recognizes 54 distinct nations on the African continent. Within…
Spotify Announces ‘EQL,’ a Studio Residency Program for Women
Spotify is hoping to help get more women in the music industry by sponsoring a residency program for female engineers and producers. The EQL Studio Residency is in partnership with Berklee College of Music and Electric Lady Studios and will begin in Oc…
12 Reasons to Let Your Kid Major In Music
1. They won’t spend four years trying to decide what to major in. Most students float through four-year overpriced universities wondering, ‘what should I major in?’ This is a lot of money we’re talking about. So ask yourself: w…
How A-List Freelance Musicians Get Hired in LA
Last month I found myself on the Sunset Strip looking up at the Tower Records marquee and a long line of people standing outside the building. Now, for LA natives this seems odd considering Tower Records shut down this location back in 2006. The people…