If you are in a band, own a business or write a blog, you will and should at some point upload a video to YouTube. YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine in the world after it’s big sister, Google. This means that posting something on YouTube can be seen by more people that if […]
It’s pretty obvious the normal formula for success in the music industry now lies in the hands of the artists, this was never more apparent than last night’s Grammy Awards. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home “Best New Artist” and “Best Rap Album” without ever signing with a label. So just how did Macklemore win […]
With the Grammy’s airing in just about 5 days, the music and sound world turns their attention to the nominees and performers. It’s an exciting time of year! Maybe you watch every year, maybe you couldn’t care less. But here are some reasons why you should care and watch. 1. You will learn who the […]
When it comes to being successful in the music business there are quite a few fatal mistakes that bands, performers, producers, labels and even engineers make that sets them up to fail before they ever start. One of these mistakes that we see more often than not is not developing a brand. When a […]
We’ll it’s officially 2014! It’s time for us to reevaluate everything from diet, to spending habits to our futures. Where you can end up in a year can be incredible! Opportunity knocks everywhere, sometimes you just have to answer the door! One thing we pride ourselves in is the concise, hands on and most importantly […]
Hey Everyone! I interviewed DHI’s very own Tony Bostic to get an alumni perspective on the success, struggles, and lessons learned during the decision making process of taking the plunge and diving in head first into the music business. Danielle: At what age did you make a decision to pursue a career in the music industry? […]
The Assistant Engineer (or 2nd Engineer) is the person who does everything the engineer should do but doesn’t have time for. It’s a specialized skill that will be a huge step in your climb to head engineer. The great thing about being an assistant is that you will typically have the chance to work with […]
It’s a dream for anyone that enjoys music to land a job in Nashville, Los Angeles or New York in the Music Industry. It’s were the songs you love so much are created from nothing to selling millions of copies. For many it’s a dream to sit in the studio while the magic happens, sit […]
What better way is there to show you are experienced and knowledgeable than with a blog? This is a great way to show how smart you are to a global audience without sounding like a know it all! This can be a great springboard for an opportunity or even a job in the Music Industry. […]
Paul Rossetti- DHI Graduate Paul is from Atlanta, GA and graduated from DHI several months ago. Since then, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in Christian music. One Feature of our site and media efforts that often gets overlooked are the words of our current and former students. […]