Musicians Institute presents Summer Shot, a series of intensive one-week programs in Performance, Songwriting, Music Production, Guitar Building and more. Now in its 7th year, Summer Shot is your chance to experience MI’s world-famous hands-on education while taking your creative and technical skills to a new level!
Do you sing or play guitar, bass, drums, or keyboards? Spend a week at MI’s world-famous Hollywood campus taking classes, lessons, and performing under the direction of MI instructors. There’s no better way to kick off the summer!
Here’s a brief summary of the Summer Shot Performance experience: Technique Training Six hours of intensive instrument-specific classes. Private Lessons Focus on your personal style and technique during two one-hour sessions with an expert MI instructor. Professional Studio Recording Record one song in a state-of-the-art studio at MI with a professional producer. Record Label A&R Panel and Q&A Ask questions about the music industry and have your skills critiqued by the people who work with some of the industry’s top artists. Open Counseling & Special Seminars Counsel with members of the music business such as artists, managers, and producers or jam with world-class musicians in intimate free-form sessions. Select from a range of seminars on style, technique, songwriting and more. Guest Artist Concert Incredible performances by top talent on MI’s main stage. Open Jams & Talent Show Hang out in the evenings, rehearse and jam with friends! At the end of the week, present your best talent in a stress-free environment & hear feedback from a panel of industry judges. Live Performance & DVD Rehearse with a band that matches your age, style and experience. At the end of the program you will perform on stage and on camera! Professional Head Shot All working musicians need a quality photo and bio for marketing purposes. Take home a digital head shot to combine with your promotional materials. Featured Faculty:
Always wondered how the Disney stars got started? In Summer Shot’s Rising Stars program, Decision-makers in the teen Film/TV industry, including representatives from Disney, Nickelodeon, It’s A Laugh Productions, and more provide specific training to prepare you for the spotlight!
Here’s a brief summary of the Summer Shot Rising Stars experience: Classes 6 hours of classes each day in professional acting, on-camera technique, singing for stage and studio, best practices for auditions, choreography, improvisation and presentation. Clinics Daily clinics designed to provide more detailed training and information in all major areas of the music industry. Disney Q&A Panel Ask questions of Disney songwriters, executives, casting agents and actors. Guest Artist Concert The program will feature a performance by a real-world “Rising Star.” Rising Stars Talent Show Show off your best work in front of your peers and instructors – sing, dance, act, in a supportive learning environment! DVD Reel & Head Shot Each participant will have the opportunity to film one monologue or scene and will receive a professionally produced DVD, in addition to a digital head shot to include in their portfolio. Featured Faculty:
Whether you’ve already put together a home studio or are wondering how to get started, the Summer Shot Recording Program is the perfect place to take your knowledge and skills to a new level. In just one week, you’ll learn how to produce professional recordings inside world-class studios with top engineers. Learn directly from the best. Here’s a brief summary of the Summer Shot Recording experience: Classes Six hours of hands-on instruction each day covering session set-up, loops and beats, file management, MIDI sequencing, recording and editing, basic production, and mixing & mastering. Learn how to create killer demos with Pro Tools© and Reason© software. Clinics Daily clinics allow you to learn directly from award-winning engineers at the top of their game. Professional Sessions Observe and assist engineers, producers, and artists on real sessions in MI’s SSL 4000G+ Tracking Studio, NEVE Vx Mixing Suite, Pro Tools Production and Editing Suite, and THX-Certified Dubbing Stage. Labs MI’s Pro Tools© labs are open late into the evening - stick around and work on your projects, practice your skills, or let a lab instructor walk you through the process. Listening Party After a week of pushing your recording knowledge and skills to a new level, debut your project for your fellow students and teachers at the final Listening Party. Featured Faculty:
The Summer Shot Songwriter Program is total-immersion experience in the art and craft of songwriting. In just five days, MI’s faculty will show you how to take your songwriting ability to a new level by bringing your music to the live stage. Expand your knowledge and unlock your creativity. Here’s a brief summary of the Summer Shot Songwriter experience: Classes Songwriting is both an art and a craft. Attend hours of classes and workshops each day with expert songwriters on topics including Theory for Songwriters, Melody Writing, Lyric Writing, Voicings and Grooves, as well as Creativity Workshops and Songwriter’s Circle. Private and Small-Group Instruction Receive a one-hour private songwriting lesson with an experienced writer and access to small-group Open Counseling sessions for song critique, instrument coaching, and professional advice. Music Publishing Panel Learn the business of songwriting - special panel discussions with music publishing professionals explain various aspects of the music business and provide expert advice and critique on your songwriting. Music Supervising Panel Hear from music supervisors and professional Film/TV composers about market demands and how to improve your opportunities. Attend listening panels on songwriting coaching, how to build and market your catalog, and “broadcast quality” recording critiques. Final Performance & DVD Build confidence in front of fellow students and instructors at casual Open Mic sessions, develop your arranging and performing skills as you rehearse for your final performance with a professional backup band, and cap the week off by performing your best material in MI’s 500-seat concert hall for students, instructors, friends and family. Take home a professionally edited DVD of your show! Featured Faculty:
This program is perfect for those who want to produce for other artists, as well as those who want to enhance their own artistry with solid production skills. Extensive music industry training is incorporated – teaching you to build your catalog, market your material, promote your projects, build credits, and make money from your music using all platforms available. Here’s a brief summary of the Summer Shot Independent Artist/Producer experience: Classes Group classes taught by working professional producers are designed to introduce new gear and techniques for producing the sounds you want to achieve. Individual instruction with your studio advisor will develop your personal style and level of ability. Peer Production Paired with a peer, instruction is focused on achieving an understanding of another’s artistic goal and vision, producing quality tracks to support their songs, utilizing cutting edge techniques to feature the artist in the most marketable way. Studio Sessions Learn the art and technique of producing live drum and vocal tracks in a top of the line MI recording studio. DJ Spin-off/ “Club MI” Friendly competition between DJs – throw your name in the hat and get your spin on! Show off your skills while your peers work the dance floor. Audience will select top DJ from the night and a prize will be offered for the winner. Featured Faculty:
During this intensive six-day program, you’ll learn the fundamental skills of the guitar-making process by building your own custom instrument under the guidance of expert instructors. By the end of the program, you’ll not only know how it’s done, but you’ll take home a brand-new guitar. SS Guitar Builder is hands-on from start to finish, and MI’s state-of-the-art custom shop is your classroom. Before you begin, select your body style, electronics and hardware from an on-line list of options. When you arrive, all of the components of your custom guitar will be waiting for you to cut, shape, assemble and finish using a combination of precision machine tools and hand-crafting techniques. In just one week, you’ll learn how to:
• Cut your body from the wood blank using super-accurate CNC technology and shape the final details by hand • Design and cut the headstock • Finish and detail the body and neck • Wire and install pick-ups and electronics • Install hardware • Set up and fine-tune your guitar to pro specifications
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Download the 2012 Summer Shot Application in PDF Format Email your Application to the MI Admissions Department or mail to: SUMMER SHOT Musicians Institute 6752 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028 Call the MI Admissions Department for more information 800-255-7529 (US and Canada) 323-462-1384 (Local/International)
