MI TOKYO SHORT TERM STUDY PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Encore)
Musicians Institute Tokyo (MI Tokyo) is pleasure to announce our short-term study program (non-certificate) for international students.
This program is designated for international students to study contemporary music education in ten weeks of full-time in Japan where its unique culture spreads out from. As a recognized leader in music education MI Japan stands ready to help students realize their dreams and attain their goals. There are no required lessons and grading is optional. Enrollment is available at the beginning of either 1st term or 2nd term and may be repeated.
NOTE: Because of Christmas break and New Year Break in the middle of Third term, we do not offer this program in the term officially.
- Weekly private
- Personalized schedule drawn from available classes
- Length of ten weeks
- No need for Student Visa
Students receive a weekly, 30 minutes private lesson on student’s primary instrument with a private instructor. Instructor and students develop a lesson plan together based on student’s particular interests, guiding students to reach their goals.
Education coordinator provides each student with a list of available course in each term, which is appropriate to the student’s level of knowledge and skill. Education coordinator will counsel each student on their schedule to determine the course levels for which students qualify. Students may choose combination of classes available in each term up to 15 credits that equal to a full-time credit.
NOTE: Class offerings vary by term and some courses
*Open Counseling
Weekly, informal, drop-in sessions during which instructors share their expertise, expand on ideas presented in class, and jam or otherwise work with individual students or small group.
*LPW (Live Playing Workshop)
Workshops where students from different instrument programs perform stylistic repertoire in an ensemble setting with instructor supervision.
LPWs are a core requirement in some programs. LPW offerings may vary by term.
Ex. Classic Rock, Rock (standard), Pops, Funk, HM/HR, Free Jam, Fusion/Instrumental, Standard Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Instructor Choice, etc.
This program is under three months in length. MI Tokyo has a trimester system that divides the academic year into three terms and each term consists of approximately 10 weeks of lessons. Students will have great one-term-experience.
NOTE: Students may repeat this program.
Although MI Tokyo cannot support a student visa for this program you can study on a three-month travel/tourist visa as the course is just less than three months in length. Please check the following site for details on Japanese visa
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
This program is currently being offered in Tokyo and includes guitar, vocal, bass guitar, drum, keyboard, Independent Artist Program and DJ Creator program.
- Completed application form
- Adequate Japanese language skill
Students must speak, write, and read in Japanese at a level that ensures the students’ ability to benefit from the materials taught in class and to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Send all of the following items together by mail.
- Completed application form
- Copy of photo ID (Passport)
- Recording requirement
Record your own speaking voice with a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend MI Tokyo in JAPANESE and submit it in CD, MD, or Tape format.
- all items to the address below
Musicians Institute Tokyo
1-16-6 Dogenzaka Shibuya
Tokyo JAPAN, 150-0043
Download your application form here.
◆600,000yen (The fee includes all materials and building usage.)
Students need to complete the payment by the registration
Finding the right apartment is very important.
When studying abroad, international students will face one problem, "a place to stay".
In Japan, apartments are usually rented thru real estate agents rather than landowners.
There you are required for 1-2 months security deposit and 1-2 month key money under the contract. They are also usually rented for a minimum of 2 years. Rooms are unfurnished.
However, now MI Tokyo fortunately works with agents listed below to provide information to any students that may have housing needs. They can offer affordable apartments to even international students in this short term program.
They are different from typical Japanese housing agents in deposits, contracts, support and atmosphere.
They will provide MI Tokyo students with a special offer!!
※Please make sure to mention that you are a MI student when you contact them to receive a special offer.
| Year2011 | First Term |
|---|---|
| Registration | April 11-15 |
| Class Start | April 18 |
| National Holidays | April 29, May 3, 4, 5 |
| Exam Week | July 4-8 |
| Year2011 | Second Term |
| Registration | August 22-26 |
| Class Start | August 29 |
| National Holidays | September 19, 23, October 10, November 3 |
| Exam Week | November 8-14 |
| Year2011 | Third Term |
| Registration | November 28〜December 2 |
| Class Start | December 5 |
| Christmas/New Year Break | December 19-January 9 |
| Exam Week | march 6-12 |
Improvement on your skill and knowledge is like never ending story for every musician. Get ready for an intensive ten-week program in Tokyo and you will have a chance to boost up your career. If you want to learn from the best and work with the best, MI Tokyo is the place you want to be.
Remember - your future starts right here - at MI Tokyo!
