Certificate in Performance Studies / Vocal
Musicians Institute

Program Details

You can experience technical and creative development with the Certificate in Performance Studies / Vocal from MI. This online vocal training program encourages you to explore your stylistic identity.

Through the online music certification program, you learn the technology that drives this industry, raising you to the ranks of a tech-savvy industry professional. After studying with MI, you can gain such skills as:

  • Stylistic depth
  • Creative maturity
  • Professional competence

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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, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

Applicants must complete the following:

  • Match Pitch: Play a note on an instrument, let the note stop ringing, and then sing the same pitch. Repeat this with ten randomly-chosen notes. (Please DO NOT sing “on top of” the notes played, only after them).
  • Song with Accompaniment: Sing one song with accompaniment (instrument or backing track). The vocal melody must cover a range of at least one half-octave. You may submit previously recorded material, but using Autotune or an equivalent on your voice is not permitted. Original material or covers.
  • Song without Accompaniment: Sing one song without accompaniment (“a cappella”-this should not be the soloed vocal track from the song with accompaniment from Section B; it should be a different song). At least one of the two songs in categories B and C must be performed in English.
  • Speaking Voice: Record your own speaking voice with a short narrative in English explaining why you wish to attend Musicians Institute.