M Institute for the Arts was founded by lyric soprano, Susanna Barasch. The M opened its doors in 2015 in Georgetown, Washington, DC, on...

You may think booking music lessons at your local, brick-and-mortar, community music school is the best place to find a music teacher and...

There are a few obvious reasons to find your next teacher through the M like the lesson discounts, performances, and all the other...

Congratulations to all who participated in our student members Spring 2022 music salon in Washington DC's Cleveland Park! We enjoyed...

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M4Arts artist Thomas Pandolfi talks to us about his early career milestones, winning the Juilliard Concerto Competition, his dream-like...

Have you ever found yourself banging your head against the wall over a particular note? Maybe it feels like your voice “can’t do that”, or y

Ginger is the flowering plant of the Zingiberaceae family. Its root is used to spice up many different types of cuisine — but it’s also...

If you’re looking for a ghost, a witch… or perhaps a devil to sell your soul to — the opera is a great place to start! From the classics...

You need the ears of so many people to get you to the stage — but once you get there — you’re the one under the lights.

What is the magic of the Messa di voce?

The idea of self-care has become more mainstream in the last few years — and as singers we can apply that same idea to our instruments....

Overwhelm is almost immediate when faced with huge tech requirements and new softwares. I'm here to tell you, all you need is an iPhone.

After a 30-year career, including 17 years running my own consulting company, I once again am pursuing the career of my childhood dreams

Acclaimed violinist Emil Altschuler sits down with M4Arts ahead of his live performance to discuss favorite chamber and solo repertoire.

Susan Yun — Assistant Principal cellist of the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra shares her personal account of the audition process and more.

Joan Patenaude-Yarnell on the challenges and innovation in the future of opera. Watch her masterclass and other events related to the New...

Opera has been around for over four hundred years. And while the world of digital content and social media may be relatively new, it certain

Tenor James Valenti talks about traveling, vocal health, Europe, and more. Watch James Valenti’s Masterclass Opera singers are often on...

Jennifer Johnson Cano on processing feedback. Watch Parts 1, 2, and 3 of Jennifer Johnson Cano's webinar: The F Word - "Feedback" “She...

How do you navigate the dynamic in the rehearsal room? How do you prepare with the intention to collaborate as artistic equals?

When Maria Elena Altany says she knows how to tackle stage-fright, she means business. We sat down with this vibrant, versatile, & fearless

Celebrated concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi joins M Institute for a special Masterclass and Livestream performance.

Yoga instructor Tianna Christine has been offering vigorous vinyasa classes set to live music for almost a year now at M Institute for...

Tune in for a quick course on music history, a six-part webinar series “Intro to Music History — From the Middle Ages to Today”.

Pianist Kathleen Kelly’s musical practice is interwoven with the study of language, and that’s how she likes it.

Congratulations to all our semester students who worked hard throughout the fall semester, many of whom participated in the theory,...

By Elena Haramalis About 2 years ago I was grabbing coffee with my good friend, Mia, who was in the middle of a very successful career as...

Audition and performance season is almost here! It's time to get back-to-music this fall. If you're a vocalist looking to improve your...

Congratulations to all who participated in the Fall semester's second studio class with Luciana Cecille and pianist Danila. Some of the...

By Julia Train. Last night's M Institute for the Arts wine tasting & jazz fundraiser at Boulangerie Christophe was a smashing success!...

Figure drawings and photography by Lamine Hamdad delighted Georgetowners Art lovers poured into this past Sunday's pop up art show with...

In its mission to grow and sustain a strong artistic community in DC, M4Arts leverages its talented people, community network, and online...

We're pleased to announce voice student, Croix Ellison, was invited to perform at the ABRSM high scorer's recital on June 4th, 2017. She...

Take your musical journey to the next level and enroll in an MTNA Competition! The entry deadline for the 2017-2018 MTNA Competitions is...

Violinists Khloe Yelverton, Thomas Wilson, and George Wei wowed the sold out audience at Bach in the Garden. Baroque Violinist, Sophie...

See George & Khloe this Sunday as they participate in Bach in the Garden (Strings Masterclass)! DESCRIPTION Join Baroque Violinist,...

Announcing our Musical & Opera Workshop for Summer 2017! This intensive workshop is open to all ages of intermediate to advanced singers...