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Musicians Institute Hollywood Open House: 21 Nov 2026
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
Conditions apply — check eligibility with the institution.
RMIT Fast Track: Apply by 25 January for 2027 Entry
RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) is taking applications for the Semester 1 2027 intake of its Fast Track program, and the application deadline is 25 January 2027. Fast Track is an accelerated pre-university option for high-achieving international students who want to begin an RMIT bachelor degree sooner than a standard foundation year allows.
What Fast Track is
Fast Track runs for one semester of 18 teaching weeks at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus. Students take four subjects with about 20 scheduled hours of study each week. RMIT describes it as university preparation in roughly half the time of its Foundation Studies course. On successful completion, and subject to meeting the prerequisites for their chosen degree, students can progress into an RMIT undergraduate program.
Pick the stream that matches your degree
RMIT asks students to enrol in the stream that fits the degree they plan to study, so this choice matters:
- STEM: Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Statistics and Probability, and Comparative Texts (English)
- Business: Principles of Economics, Statistics and Probability, Law and Society, and Comparative Texts
- Art, Design and Architecture: Fundamentals of Visual Communication, Materials and Design, Drawing and Studio Practice, and Comparative Texts
- Communication and Social Context (new from Semester 1 2027): Media: Power and Persuasion, Marketing and Communication, Law and Society, and Comparative Texts
Entry requirements
Applicants need a senior secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year 11 with an overall average of at least 70%, and must be 17 by the time the course starts. Each stream also has a prerequisite: 65% in Year 11 Mathematics or Chemistry (or equivalent) for STEM, 65% in Year 11 Mathematics for Business, and 65% in Year 11 Art or Design for Art, Design and Architecture. The new Communication and Social Context stream has no prerequisite subject.
Art and design applicants who don’t meet the prerequisite can submit a portfolio instead. RMIT recommends 10 to 15 examples of work in a single PDF, and notes that AI-generated content may make a portfolio ineligible.
English requirements are IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50 with no communication band below 42, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score of 169. RMIT does not accept at-home or online test results.
If you are finishing school in Australia, including the VCE, ask us how your results will be assessed against these requirements before you apply.
Fees
The program page currently shows an indicative tuition fee of AU$23,000 for 2026 commencement, and a 2027 figure is not yet listed. RMIT notes that fees can rise by no more than 7.5% each calendar year. A Student Services and Amenities Fee (maximum $386 in 2027) and stream material costs are charged separately.
Who it suits
Fast Track suits motivated students with strong Year 11 results who know which field they want to study and would like to move into an RMIT degree quickly.
Key dates
- Semester 1 2027 application deadline: 25 January 2027
- Application outcome and last day to accept an offer: 27 January 2027
- Semester 2 2027 dates: not yet published by RMIT
Talk to AMET
AMET counsellors can check your results against the Fast Track requirements, help you choose the right stream and prepare a complete application before the January deadline. Book a free consultation at amet.com.au.
Source: RMIT — University Pathways Fast Track (FT001) · RMIT — International application dates
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