Musicians Institute, Guitar Institute of Technology
(Hollywood)
http://www.mi.edu/
Guitar Institute of Technology
http://mi.edu/programs/git.htm
http://mi.edu/Majors/Guitar/1.aspx
I have now attended GIT for 1 year, some brief info is at
following page
My Time at GIT
If you are interested in GIT, here are entry requirements
(guideline is to have been playing at least 3 years):
GIT Application Requirements - Recording
http://mi.edu/admissions/
Please play with a metronome or drum machine that is loud
enough for us to hear.
A. Guitar, Bass, and Keyboards: Play at least two scales and
two arpeggios of your choice.
B. Play at least 60 seconds of a rhythm groove in any style
and any tempo.
C. Play two or three songs in any style that best represents
your abilities. (Metronome not necessary)
D. Record your speaking voice with a short narrative telling
us why you want to attend Musicians Institute.
GIT Costs 2006
Tuition 2006 $4800/quarter = $19200/year
Living Costs per Quarter according to 2005-2006 MI Course
Catalog
(housing seems optimistic, probably based on
sharing)
Student living off campus:
Books & Supplies $ 414
Food $ 906
Housing $1920
Transportation $ 336
Personal/Miscellaneous $ 760
Total per quarter $4356 = $17424 for 4 quarters
Bottom line is Tuition + Living = $36,624 for 1 year
GIT Basic Sylabus (see latest MI Brochure for up to date
detail)
List above is for 18 month course and contains 3
levels, of 6 months each.
If you do some pre-study as below you may be able
to enter modules at level 2 and come out at level 3, with a one year stay.
Alternatively, if you have the time and money;
attend 18 months and fill-in all gaps.
Another alternative now, if you have 18 months
and have been playing a while, is to come in at level II and do Guitar for 4
quarters, then do Recording or Music Business for 6 months.
If you are thinking about attending MI, then
visit on one of their 'Open House' days to get an overview and arrange a second
visit to try out some real lessons.
Pre-Study
I have worked through many books, but the following are from MI's Essential
Concepts series and will help make any Guitarist a better Musician and Player.
Warning: Some of this can feel like hard work, with many ideas and Exercises,
but will change your perspectives for the better.
with
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