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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,2_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/success-stories-mark-mackay.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Mark Mackay grew up just south of San Francisco and found a passion for music very early on in his life, when his parents enrolled him in classical piano lessons at the age of nine. As he grew as a musician and pianist, he found a new love in country music and transitioned to playing the guitar. Determined to dedicate \u201c400%\u201d to his music, Mark moved to LA to attend MI. When he began in 2014, Mark says he didn\u2019t know a soul in the business or the city, but his connections at MI made the next successful steps of his career possible.<\/p>\n
After graduating, he recorded two EPs with a new band and was subsequently added to the list of country\u2019s Top 100 National Live Acts by Music Connection Magazine. His continued touring led him to land a spot singing the National Anthem at AT&T Park for the Giants, his hometown team, in front of 43,000 people. This past summer, Mark shared a lineup with country music heavyweights like Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, and Luke Bryan during the Country Crossings Music Festival and in November, Mark will play the Driftwood Festival with many other big names. Suffice to say, Mark has his eyes set on the big stage and he is well on his way.
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The Bachelor of Music degree from MI is a rigorous and challenging program that provides students with a deep understanding of music theory, history, and performance. At Musicians Institute, students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for successful careers in the music industry. The program offers a range of specializations, including Performance, Composition, and Songwriting and Production, which allows students to tailor their education to their specific interests and career goals.<\/p>\n
Music education is an essential component of the Bachelor of Music program. Students receive intensive training in music theory, ear-training, keyboard proficiency, and arranging, as well as in-depth studies of music history and conducting. These skills are essential for success in the music industry, whether as a performer, composer, producer, or anything else in the music industry. In addition, the program includes courses in audio production and business relations, providing students with the practical skills they need to navigate the complex and ever-changing music industry.<\/p>\n
Musicians Institute is renowned for its innovative and forward-thinking approach to music education. Unlike other Bachelor of Music programs, Musicians Institute\u2019s curriculum includes in-depth study of both traditional and contemporary techniques relating to performance, songwriting, composition, and songwriting and production. The program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly changing landscape of the music industry and to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of music-related careers.<\/p>\n
At Musicians Institute, students learn from experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. They receive individual attention and personalized instruction, allowing them to develop their skills and reach their full potential. In addition, the school\u2019s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide students with the tools they need to create, perform, and produce high-quality music.<\/p>\n
The Bachelor of Music degree from Musicians Institute is a valuable credential that opens doors to a range of exciting and rewarding careers in the music industry. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the industry and have the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed. Whether they go on to work as performers, composers, producers, or music educators, Musicians Institute\u2019s Bachelor of Music program provides them with a solid foundation for a successful career in music.<\/p>\n
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