Certificate in Independent Artist Development
Musicians Institute

Program Details

You can be a one-person show with the professional skills and technical knowledge gained through MI’s Certificate in Independent Artist Development. This online music education program provides the foundations to survive as an independent performing and recording artist.

Using your laptop audio workstation, you learn to create finished tracks from vocals, instruments, samples, and loops. You can showcase your work on your self-designed website. This online music artist development program serves those seeking professional development in such roles as:

  • Singer
  • Rapper
  • Producer
  • Instrumentalist

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Musicians Institute is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

Applicants must complete the following:

  • Submit two examples of your original material or arrangements (voice or instrumental, any style) representing your strengths and creative direction as an artist or producer.
  • Speaking Voice: Record your own speaking voice explaining the following:
  • Why you want to attend Musicians Institute.
  • What your role was in the recorded examples you have submitted, including what instruments you played (if applicable) and who wrote, produced and engineered each song.