Diaz Music Institute preserves and promotes Latin music through education, performance, and community programs that inspire young musicians and enrich Houston’s cultural landscape. Considered to be the top Hispanic music organization of its kind, DMI’s innovative programming developed by Artistic Director Jose Antonio Diaz has garnered interest and rave reviews worldwide. DMI plays an active role in establishing partnerships with schools and other organizations in the city’s lower-income neighborhoods. DMI accolades include:
100 % high school student graduation.
100% Post Secondary Admission
Students received over $2,000,000 in scholarships since the establishment of DMI. Students have graduated from prestigious schools such as Harvard, Berklee, and the University of Miami. DMI alumni are currently performing with Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Tori Kelly, Anita Baker, and TD Jakes, just a few. 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.
