Diaz Music Institute

Mission

Honoring The Past, Living The Present , Dreaming The Future

Create opportunities thru music education for all children of any culture and any income level with the potential of developing a professional career in the music industry.

History

Established in 2000 by  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. DMI plays an active role in establishing partnerships with schools and other organizations in the city’s lower income neighborhoods. DMI has developed four programs to serve the need of the Houston area communities

Caliente, the repertoire ensemble for the Institute
Noché Caliente an evening music festival
Summer Music Workshop
Holiday Latin Jazz Fest

Accolades

Twice selected by the National Arts and Humanities Program Award as a finalist.
100 % high school student graduation.
DMI’s youth group “Caliente” has performed the Midwest Clinic, Oregon Music Educators Association, MENC, Jazz Education Network, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Educators Association.
Recognized as one of the best Hispanic Arts Organizations in the City of Houston by Houston’s KPRC (Local 2) television station.
Founder and Artistic Director Jose Antonio Diaz is a Grammy Top 10 Finalist for the Music Educator and was selected as a Jefferson Awardee.