History
Musicians Institute was originally founded as The Guitar Institute of Technology in 1977. Based upon the educational philosophy of guitarist Howard Roberts, GIT was co-founded and managed by Los Angeles music businessman Pat Hicks. With the addition of the Bass Institute of Technology (BIT) in 1978 and the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in 1980, GIT became Musicians Institute. Co-founder Pat Hicks provided the organizational skills that turned Howard Roberts' educational philosophy into a functioning music school.
Musicians Institute has since been sold to, and is now owned by Japanese businessman Hisatake Shibuya, who is also the president of Musicians Institute.
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