A short history of Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass: Named for Milton J. Hinton, the highly regarded jazz and studio bassist and photographer, the MHI features his collection of basses, photos, biographical panels and archives. The biennial institute was inaugurated in 2014 featuring Richard Davis, Diana Gannett, Jerry Jemmott and Rufus Reid. MHI 2016 featured John Clayton Jr, Max Dimoff, Mimi Jones, and Robert Hurst III. MHI 2018 featured David Murray, Eddie Gomez, Sam Suggs, and Ben Williams. Check out 2018 MHI at Oberlin on YouTube.

Register now for the Milt Hinton Bass Institute at Oberlin, July 11-18, 2020, a dynamic week-long residential program for double bass students ages 13-21 of all ability levels. Musical genres available include everything from classical to jazz. Tuition (partial and full) scholarships are available!   Spend a week on the lovely Oberlin Conservatory campus.