Musicians Institute (MI), the contemporary music college in Hollywood, California, is opening its campus to future students on Saturday 21 November 2026. If you are weighing up a music, audio or music business qualification in the United States, this is a chance to try a class, meet teaching staff and ask admissions questions in person before you apply.

When and where

The Open House starts at 10:00am Pacific Time on Saturday 21 November 2026, which is 5:00am AEDT on Sunday 22 November in Melbourne and Sydney. It runs at MI’s campus at 1655 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. You register through the sign-up form on MI’s Open House page, choosing your program of interest and the number of guests coming with you.

What happens on the day

MI describes the day as a hands-on taste of student life. Visitors can:

• bring an instrument and join a program-specific session led by MI faculty, with breakouts for guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, songwriting and composition, audio engineering, DJ and electronic music production, music business and independent artist pathways
• meet faculty and student support teams, including Admissions, Financial Aid and Artist & Career Services
• watch a live band performance in the Concert Hall
• book a campus tour or a live audition for performance programs while they are on site

The hands-on sessions are only offered at the Hollywood event, not at MI’s virtual open house.

Scholarships open to international students

MI’s scholarship page lists awards for programs starting from the October 2026 quarter through to April 2027. Several are open to international students, including:

• International Musicians Merit Scholarship — US$1,000 per quarter for new international students in selected performance, composition, songwriting and production programs. It needs a minimum 2.75 GPA, a one-page essay and a YouTube link with three performances.
• International Outreach Scholarship — US$500 per quarter for new students who apply at an MI International Outreach live audition. There is no separate application and the decision is announced at the audition.
• Musicianship Scholarship — US$1,000 per quarter for new students in listed performance and composition programs, also with a 2.75 GPA requirement.

Applications go through MI’s online scholarship application only.

English requirements for degree applicants

MI asks for English results from Bachelor’s and Master’s applicants. For the Bachelor of Music, the minimum is IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 100 or TOEFL iBT 4.0 on the new scale (72 on the old scale). The Master of Music needs IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 110 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (86 on the old scale).

Can’t get to Hollywood?

MI will run live auditions in China in January 2027: Beijing on 9 January, Guangzhou on 10 January and Shanghai on 16 January. Students who apply at one of these auditions can be considered for the International Outreach Scholarship on the day.

Who this suits

This suits students who want a career-focused music, production or music business program in Los Angeles, especially performers ready to audition. It is also useful for families who want to see facilities and speak to staff before committing.

Key dates

• 21 November 2026, 10:00am PT (5:00am AEDT, 22 November) — Hollywood Open House
• 9 January 2027 — live audition, Beijing
• 10 January 2027 — live audition, Guangzhou
• 16 January 2027 — live audition, Shanghai

Talk to AMET

Thinking about studying music in the USA? AMET’s counsellors can help you compare programs, check English and portfolio requirements, and prepare your application and audition. Book a free consultation at amet.com.au.

Source: Musicians Institute — Hollywood Open House · Musicians Institute — Scholarships · Musicians Institute — International Students

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