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MISSION STATEMENTMusicians Institute is dedicated to inspiring artistic and academic excellence whilepreparing students for careers in the music and entertainment industry. Ourcutting- edge educational offerings provide the information, skills and expertisenecessary for musicians and creative professionals to achieve their goals. Westrive to develop a diverse array of talented individuals who can enrich the globalcommunity with their artistic contributions.INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES:Musicians Institute strives to: Offer curricula focused on developing essential knowledge and practical skills. Provide a diverse faculty with active professional expertise and experience. Train students in facilities designed and equipped according to professional music andentertainment industry standards. Emphasize current applications in the context of historical and current trends and influences. Emphasize the exploration of global and experimental musical influences. Provide students with regular access to successful visiting artists and professionals. Provide resources, facilities, and support for professional and creative collaboration, thedevelopment of their craft and networking opportunities. Provide resources, facilities, and support to prepare students for careers in the music andentertainment industry. Create an institutional-wide culture that celebrates diversity, is positive, and inspirational to thecommunity at large.DIVERSITY STATEMENTMusicians Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for the community itserves. Members of the MI community include students, faculty, administration, families, and visiting artists.As an institution that is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the diversified music and entertainmentindustry, MI strives to cultivate talented individuals from across all backgrounds with conscious efforts toenrich the global public.This course catalog was last updated on:3/26/2021I

TABLE OF CONTENTSMISSION STATEMENTACADEMIC CALENDARCERTIFICATEDJ Performance & ProductionArtist / Producer / EntrepreneurMusic BusinessBassDrumGuitarKeyboard TechnologyVocalSongwritingIndependent Artist DevelopmentElectronic Music ProductionStudio Recording TechnologyASSOCIATE DEGREESBassDrumGuitarKeyboard TechnologyVocalA.S. in Music BusinessA.S. in Studio Recording TechnologyBACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREEBachelor of Music inSongwriting & 97478COURSE DESCRIPTIONSDJ Performance & ProductionArtist/Producer/EntrepreneurMusic BusinessBassDrumGuitarKeyboad TechnologyVocalSongwritingIndependent Artist DevelopmentElectronic Music ProductionStudio Recording TechnologyBachelor of Music inSongwriting & ProductionCommon Course ElectivesDigital Audio Workstation (DAW)ARTIST & CAREER SERVICESTUITION & FEESPOLICIESFACULTY 3213415078ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDARFALL QUARTER202020212022Re-RegistrationAugust 24-September 19August 9-September 18August 8-September 16New Student RegistrationSeptember 21-October 2September 20-October 1September 19-30New Student OrientationOctober 1September 30September 29Financial Aid Application Deadline2 weeks prior to registration2 weeks prior to registration1 week prior to registrationQuarter BeginsOctober 5October 4October 3*Thanksgiving BreakNovember 26-27November 25-26November 24-25Final ExamsDecember 14-18December 13-17December 12-16GraduationDecember 19December 18December 17Quarter BreakDecember 20-January 3December 19-January 2December 18-January 1WINTER QUARTER202120222022Re-RegistrationNovember 9-December 19November 8-December 18New Student RegistrationDecember 21-December 30December 20-December 29New Student OrientationDecember 30December 29Financial Aid Application Deadline2 weeks prior to registration2 weeks prior to registration*New Year’s DayJanuary 1January 1Quarter BeginsJanuary 4January 3*Martin Luther King DayJanuary 18January 17Final ExamsMarch 15-19March 14-18GraduationMarch 20March 19Quarter BreakMarch 21-April 4March 20-April 3*School Closed3ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ACADEMIC CALENDARSPRING QUARTER20212022Re-RegistrationFebruary 8-March 20February 7-March 19New Student RegistrationMarch 22-April 2March 21-April 1New Student OrientationApril 1March 31Financial Aid Application Deadline2 weeks prior to registration2 weeks prior to registrationQuarter BeginsApril 5April 4*Memorial DayMay 31May 30Final ExamsJune 14-18June 13-17GraduationJune 19June 18Quarter BreakJune 20-July 4June 19-July 3SUMMER QUARTER20212022Re-RegistrationMay 10-June 19May 9-June 18New Student RegistrationJune 21-July 1June 20-July 1New Student OrientationJuly 1June 30Financial Aid Application Deadline2 weeks prior to registration2 weeks prior to registration*Independence DayJuly 4July 4Quarter BeginsJuly 5July 5*Labor DaySeptember 6September 5Final ExamsSeptember 13-17September 12-16GraduationSeptember 18September 17Quarter BreakSeptember 19-October 3September 18-October 220222022*School Closed4

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CERTIFICATEDJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONMusicians Institute’s Certificate in DJ Performance and Production is a 2-quarter, 30-unit program for aspiring DJs,producers, beat-makers, remix artists, and electronic music composers and performers. Students are provided within-depth knowledge and training in the latest technologies, tools and techniques used in contemporary electronicperformance and production.30 CREDITS / 2 QUARTERSREQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM*COURSEMAJOR AREA 14 CREDITSMUSICIANSHIP 7 CREDITSELECTIVES 4 CREDITSPrivate Lesson 1-2DAW 1-2:DAW 1: Ableton Live for DJs &Electronic Music Producers 1DJ Set Building 1-2Beat Matching 1-2DJ Software 1: Serato DJ ProDJ Software 2: Traktor ProRemixing42History and Analysis of RecordedPopular Music 1-2The Business of Electronic MusicProduction & Performance 1Independent Artist Marketing2Musicianship 1-2Track Building 1-234Various423111CERTIFICATEPROF. DEVELOPMENT 5 CREDITSCREDIT12Certificate in DJ Performance and Production Program Learning Outcomes:1. Develop and demonstrate professional-level abilities in fundamental DJ and music producer techniques andtechnology, live performance, music production, proficiency in a digital audio workstation, and fluency in both traditionaland modern DJ equipment.2. Develop and exhibit professional depth, versatility and creativity through studies in popular recorded music history,Western music theory, ear training, rhythmic studies, song arrangement, and stylistic appropriateness as related to themodern DJ and music producer.3. Develop and demonstrate the ability to navigate and manage their career in the modern entertainment industry,through the study of marketing, promotions and entertainment business practices as pertaining to a contemporaryprofessional DJ and producer.This program is new. The number of students who graduate, the number of students who are placed, or the starting salary you can earn after finishing the educationalprogram are unknown at this time. Information regarding general salary and placement statistics may be available from governmental sources or from the institution,but is not equivalent to actual performance data.6

CERTIFICATECERTIFICATEDJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONQ1CODEMAJOR AREADJ-PLDJ-058DJ-101DJ-102DJ-103DJ-104PROF. ariousTOTAL7Q2COURSECREDITPrivate Lesson 1DAW 1: DAW 1: Ableton Live for DJs& Electronic Music Producers 1DJ Set Building 1Beat Matching 1DJ Software 1: Serato DJ ProDJ Software 2: Traktor ProHistory & Analysis of RecordedPopular Music 1The Business of Electronic MusicProduction & Performance 1Musicianship 1Track Building 1Various2111.511CODEMAJOR AREADJ-PLDJ-158DJ-201DJ-202DJ-209PROF. 7ELECTIVESVariousTOTALCOURSECREDITPrivate Lesson 2DAW 2: DAW 1: Ableton Live for DJs& Electronic Music Producers 2DJ Set Building 2Beat Matching 2RemixingHistory & Analysis of RecordedPopular Music 2Independent Artist MarketingMusicianship 2Track Building 2Various2111.51121.5221515ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CERTIFICATEDJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONDJ PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION30 CREDITS / 4 QUARTERS/ PART-TIMEThe part-time DJ Performance and Production Programis designed for individuals wishing to pursue a certificatein DJ who, due to employment, time constraints, familyresponsibilities, or health reasons, may not be able toundertake a traditional full-time program. Specificrequirements and regulations apply to enrollment in the parttime DJ program.Q1MAJOR REDITPrivate Lesson 1DAW 1: DAW 1: Ableton Live for DJs& Electronic Music Producers 1Beat Matching 1DJ Software 1: Serato DJ ProVarious211.512TOTAL7.5Q3CODEMAJOR AREADJ-101PROF. ariousCODEMAJOR TPrivate Lesson 22DAW 2: DAW 1: Ableton Live for DJs 1& Electronic Music Producers 2Beat Matching 21.5DJ Software 2: Traktor Pro1Track Building 1TOTAL27.5Q4COURSECREDITDJ Set Building 11History & Analysis of RecordedPopular Music 1The Business of Electronic MusicProduction & Performance1Musicianship 1Track Building 2VariousCODEMAJOR AREADJ-201DJ-209PROF. REDITDJ Set Building 2Remixing11History & Analysis of RecordedPopular Music 2Independent Artist Marketing1Musicianship 2Various21.517.57.58

CERTIFICATEARTIST/PRODUCER/ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMInstrumentalists, singers, songwriters, rappers, DJs and producers learn the entire process of creating their ownproject—from writing and recording to marketing, publicity, website design and final release. This program is designedto equip musicians with the various skills needed to independently write, record and market their original material.60 CREDITS / 4 QUARTERSREQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMCOURSECERTIFICATEMAJOR AREA 23-25 CREDITSDEPENDING ON TRACKPROF. DEVELOPMENT 17 CREDITSCREDIT8Recording Project 1-48Project Advising 1-4- AUDIO 1 & 2(choose from one platform below) 4-6- Pro Tools 1 & 2 (4 credits)- Logic Fundamentals 1 & 2 (2 credits)- Ableton Live 1 & 2 (2 credits)1Artist Identity2Final Project for A/P/EApplied Entertainment Business 1 & 2Independent Artist MarketingVisual Media 1 & 2Media RelationsMusic Video BootcampVocal ProductionSocial Media Branding for theIndependent Artist 1-232421.512EDITING OPTIONOption 1: Music Video Editing w/ AdobePremiereOption 2: Final Cut Pro XMUSICIANSHIP 14 CREDITSELECTIVES 4-6 CREDITSDEPENDING ON TRACK1.51.5Musicianship 1-4Songwriting for IAP 1 & 2Advanced Songwriting for A/P/E 1-2Keyboard Essentials 1-26332Various4-6Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur Certificate Program Learning Outcomes:1. Develop and demonstrate advanced professional abilities in contemporary commercial music styles as engineers andproducers, through studies in audio engineering, production, and multiple digital audio workstations.2. Develop and exhibit advanced professional depth, versatility and creativity through the study and application of publicrelations, artist identity and branding, visual media, and web design as pertaining to a contemporary professional artist,songwriter and producer.3. Build and exhibit fundamental to advanced aptitude in traditional and contemporary Western music theory, keyboardproficiency, ear training, rhythmic studies, and songwriting.4. Develop a baseline fluency in entertainment business practices and demonstrate the ability to navigate and self-managetheir career, through studies in copyright law, marketing and promotions, and business contracts.9ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS