Workshops
DMI’s Music Workshop engages students in a diverse music program where they will learn the importance of balancing school with music performance.
Caliente
Caliente, a DownBeat Award Winner, and Houston Press Best Latin Band Award Winner is the nationally acclaimed repertoire ensemble for Diaz Music Institute.
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Short Story About
Diaz Music Institute
Established in 2000 by it’s founder Jose Antonio Diaz, Diaz Music Institute (DMI) boasts a rigorous and rewarding learning opportunity of the highest quality. Considered to be the top Hispanic music organization of it’s kind, DMI’s innovative programming developed by Artistic Director Jose Antonio Diaz has garnered interest and rave reviews across the world.
100 % high school student graduation.
Students received over $2,000,000 in scholarships since the establishment of DMI.
Twice selected by the National Arts and Humanities Program Award as a finalist.
Recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as one of 20 Reasons Texas Music is Bigger and Better Than Ever.
DMI alumni performed with Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Tori Kelly, and TD Jakes.
Students graduated from prestigious schools such as Harvard, Berklee, and the University of Miami.
25
Years Of Service!
Our Programs
Noche Caliente
“Noche Caliente” (Hot Night) is an incredible evening of great music entertainment that celebrates the different cultures of the Hispanic community.
Latin Jazz Jam
Featuring some of the best Latin jazz artists and Houston's own award-winning internationally acclaimed youth group Caliente.
Holiday Latin Jazz Fest
Holiday Latin Jazz Fest brings a multicultural musical spectacle to Houston. Thanksgiving weekend you and your loved ones can enjoy live Latin Jazz, dance entertainment, and Latin foods.
Music Technology
Music Technology will introduce students to the uses, concepts, techniques, and terminology of computing through music applications.
Music Business
Students learn the music industry skills, concepts, and methodologies necessary to manage the legal, financial, artistic, and ethical issues that face the contemporary music business professional.
COMPOSER WORKSHOP
Creates an opportunity for young musicians to learn about music theory, arranging, and composition techniques.
Caliente performing Rumba Urbana with Oscar Hernández
