Located in the heart of Hollywood, Musicians Institute (MI) offers a unique opportunity to learn contemporary music from other musicians in a supportive environment. It connects you with the global music industry and prepares you for a professional artistic career. MI Online is the online division of this reputed institute that intends to bring MI’s acclaimed curriculum and degrees within the reach of anyone passionate about music, staying in any part of the world. If you are looking to earn a music degree from this online music school, here is how you can make your dream come true.
Degrees and Programs Offered by MI Online
MI Online offers Certificate, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in music performance, production and business. You can pursue various areas of music such as:
- Bass
- Drums
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Vocal
- DJ Performance & Production
- Songwriting
- Music Business
- Independent Artist
- Artist/Producer/Entrepreneur
- Electronic Music Production
- Studio Recording Technology
MI Online Coursework and Method of Instruction
Academic calendar for online courses is same as that of the main MI campus in Hollywood. Credit courses are of 11 weeks, including the last one week of final exams. Non-credit courses are of 10 weeks with an optional one week of final exams. Duration of certificate programs range from two to four quarters (6 to 12 months), whereas Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are of six quarters (18 months) duration.
All MI Online courses are taught by world-class faculty of accomplished musicians. During each week of instruction, you will be guided through pre-recorded video lessons. You will also participate in discussion with other students, submit assignments, and receive feedback from your instructor. Some courses have weekly quizzes and mid-term exams as well. On an average, you may have to put in about 10-12 hours per week to complete the lessons and assignments.
MI Online’s Learning Management System (LMS) is designed to work on most of the mobile devices. Thus, you can watch pre-recorded video lessons on your mobile phone. You may also complete some of the courses on your phone, but most of the courses will require a PC or a laptop. You can see your progress on the Grades tab on the LMS homepage.
You can access the course material online up to 2 weeks after the end date of the course. It is advisable to download the course material on your device, so that you can access it anytime without having to connect to the Internet.
MI Online courses are available to international students all over the world. All the MI Online students of certificate and degree programs will have complete digital access to the MI Music Library and MI Artist & Career center of the main campus.
Enrolling in an MI Online Course
You can apply to an MI online course or certificate program from the comfort of your home. Just visit the MI Online website, click on the Apply Now link, and fill in the online form. Alternatively, you can also contact their admissions team directly at 866-383-0468 (toll-free) or 323-462-1384 (local and international) or send them an email at admissions.mi.edu.
If you would like to apply for federal financial aid, visit their Financial Aid page for more details. If you are a United States veteran, you can also use tuition assistance to pay for an MI Online course.
