Student Spotlight
Building Connections for a Lifetime
After 15 years of serving Chicago's music community, MIW has helped thousands of students receive training and resources. But we also help students get connected to other people who share their passion for music.
The friendships and connections that students make here at MIW are extremely valuable. Everyone involved in this organization has a sincere desire to help others and support the local music scene.
We create a positive atmosphere that encourages networking and comradery between faculty, staff, and fellow students that will last a lifetime.
Student Services
Career Counseling
Career counselors provide one of the most important services of our whole program. These hard working individuals are dedicated to serving the needs of students before, during and after their training experience.
Affiliate Network
MIW has developed a unique program that allows students to take advantage of discounts and special offers on valuable products and services. From music equipment retailers to web designers, we've got 'em all in our network.
On-Site Training
In addition to providing you with a great learning experience at our state-of-the-art training facility, MIW on-site specialists can also bring award winning expertise right to your door step. Enjoy one-on-one training in the comfort of your own home or studio.
Student Events
Every month, MIW sponsors networking events, product showcases, and seminars. Many of these events are designed exclusively for students and alumni.















Today’s music is part of a much larger equation that includes film, video, web, gaming, television, radio, theater, fashion, and so much more. You realize that music plays a crucial role in every aspect of entertainment and you want to be a game changer. You want more than just a gig. You want to build an empire. Our team of industry experts is ready to help you get to the top.
Careers in music range from highly technical to purely creative. The industry career landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. As old doors close, new doors are opened. Fresh new opportunities are cropping up all over for those who are properly trained and ready to work. If you want to develop the right skills for today’s music industry, you came to the right place.
Music technology and social networks and have made it possible for part-timers to enjoy a strong presence in the global music landscape. Part-time producers, artists, and DJ’s enjoy making music while still managing their ‘day gig’, family, and other commitments. MIW is the perfect resource for this new generation of part-time music makers.
There’s nothing more fun than getting together with friends on the weekends and making some great music. Our hands-on training programs can get you trained quick and easy so you can spend more time making music and less time making noise.
If you just like to mess around with music as a hobby, look no further. MIW has courses that are perfect for hobbyists who just want to have fun but don’t feel like spending 4 years and $$$$ at some college just to get the same training.

