Aspiring or established Artists & Songwriters who wishes to create their own release-ready music and perform live
Aspiring or established Music Producers & DJs looking to learn the secrets to writing and producing Hit Records with Topliners
Musicians & Artists aiming to have creative control over their music and receive formal training from Billboard chart topping Hitmakers
Anyone with a passion for music and a desire to take their creative ideas to the next level in a professional studio environment
Anyone looking to be part of a collaborative community and learn the music business of publishing, copyright and revenue streams for a songwriter
If you dream of producing finished songs, from an initial spark of inspiration to polished, professional recordings, you’ve come to the right place!
SongCraft Pro Producer Program: Is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to not only write compelling songs but also produce them to a studio-quality standard. Whether you’re a lyricist with a passion for melodies or a producer with a knack for crafting music, this comprehensive program is your pathway to artistic excellence. Work with multi-platinum hitmakers from the Pop, Urban and EDM world with US Billboard and international chart toppers. You will graduate with songs ready for your own releases, placement with an artist or music library catalog.
Goodies & Discounts: Thanks to our exclusive licensing partnerships, we have assembled a range of specialized assets: Plug-in effects, samples and synthesizers for Garnish Academy and Producer Program students. Our constantly evolving license-partners and content producers add thousands of dollars to the value of these courses. Many of these products are yours to keep. Others are free to use while you learn and are then eligible for exclusive upgrades at a fraction of their regular price.
Course Highlights
120 hours of world-class training in DAW Track building, Hit Songwriting, Vocal Production, Arrangement and Vocal Mixing
Billboard and International Chart topping instructors teach in small class sizes ( not more than 8 ) for proper individual attention
Music Mentoring hours in our studios included with a Songwriter/Producer instructor of your choice from our superior roster!
Advanced Songwriting Camp
Track Critique & Promo Strategy Session with Industry Experts (Managers, A&Rs etc)
Songwriter Showcase Concert
Free Garnish Sample libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia
Meet Our World-Class Instructors
Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Artists. Have a look!
Need some help on a Project or Topic from class? No Problem. Our instructors can work with you 1-on-1 in Focus Hours
(10% off Early Bird Special- $470 discount if booked 14 days before start!)Get in touch and our placement experts will follow up with information.
We can then set up an assessment call to get you enrolled in the most suitable schedule for you.
Our SongCraft Producer Program is a 3 Part one-stop shop for Songwriter-Producers.
The Course ends with Mentoring in Studio A, Song Critique Sessions and a Songwriter Showcase Concert !
SongCraft Pro Program Modules
PART 1: DAW Express Course (36 Hrs.)
We start you off by teaching 36 Hours of Music Production and Theory in your DAW of choice- Ableton Live or Logic Pro. Once you have a solid understanding of MIDI, Virtual Instruments, Samples and Signal Flow, we assign you projects which will turn into your tracks for Songwriting.
You are set up with award winning top liners and songwriters who dissect and analyze Hit records over the decades in various genres. After learning the principles and secret sauce of great Melodies and Lyrics, we help you with your own future hits.This is followed up with Vocal Production lessons andRecording Sessions in our state of the art studios. We highly encourage you to collaborate and cowrite with your batch in SongCraft lessons and Song Labs. Once your songs are fully recorded and produced, we will teach you to Tune, Edit, Use creative effects and Mix Vocals to craft your release ready song. You will be taught throughout the process SongSplits, Publishing, Master Ownership, Sync and other relevant topics in Music Business.Last but not least, you will get to play your songs in a listening session with Label A&Rs and/or Artist Managers. They can help you formulate release strategies depending on your genre and career goals.
🎶 Your Inner Songwriter: Crafting Melodies and Lyrics That Resonate
Songwriting Foundations: Understanding the art of songwriting, common chord progressions and different songwriting styles for various genres.
Lyric Writing: Learn how to craft compelling and evocative lyrics that connect with your audience on a deep emotional level.
Melody and Harmony: Explore the art of creating captivating melodies and harmonies that make your songs unforgettable. Take a deep dive into the world of melodic math, analyze hits and hitmakers from the various decades.
Song Structure: Dive into the various song structures, such as verse-chorus-bridge, hook-drop, rap verses and many more, to give your songs a sense of progression and intrigue.
Music Theory for Songwriters: Discover essential music theory concepts that will empower you to experiment with different musical ideas and elements in your compositions.
Inspiration and Creativity: Unleash your creativity with exercises and techniques that help you overcome writer’s block and generate fresh ideas.
Feedback and Collaboration: Share your work with fellow songwriters in the class, receive constructive feedback, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
🎛️ Songcraft to Soundcraft: Studio Vocal Recording & Vocal Production for Songwriters
Songwriting and Track Production Synergy: Learn how to write appropriate top-lines that compliment your tracks, the art of improvising melodies while on the mic, produce music that complements all elements thereby enhancing the emotional impact of your masterpiece.
Studio Life: Understand recording studio etiquette and best practices for capturing your or another artist’s best performances.
Setup Fundamentals: Get hands-on experience with industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), deep dive into Mic and Preamp choices, master pro studio-set ups, patchbays and outboard gear. Learn how to work in smaller home-recording and mobile setups, make a great song even on a tight budget. We know it is not always about a million dollar studio, but about creating a hit wherever you are with the available tools.
Recording Techniques: Proper gain staging, Latency and Headphone-monitoring, Recording modes like Punch and Loop recording, Setting up a Vocal chain and effects in your DAW.
Studio Vocal Techniques: Learn how to enhance vocal performances to convey emotion and impact. Learn from expert singers the secrets behind different vocal tones and singing habits. It is extremely useful even if you are not a singer, but a songwriter or producer who works with singers in professional studio sessions.
Vocal Production: Learn to write compelling harmony parts and record background vocals. The art of creating the perfect ‘comp’ from multiple takes, processing vocals and using creative effects to professional standards.
Vocal Arrangement and Orchestration: Discover advanced techniques for arranging and orchestrating your vocal parts- Creating a dynamic arrangement using Vocal Pads, chants, effects etc
Using your voice as an instrument: Crafting unique vocal sounds to elevate your compositions, Discover creative use of Vocoders and Formant shift plug-ins.
Mixing & Mastering: Learn Mixing and Mastering for songwriters to achieve clear, cohesive, and release-ready song with an amazing vocal performance.
🔊 Soundtrack to Success: Setting You Up for What’s Next
Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow songwriters and producers to refine your skills for external co-writes in the future. Our team has extensive experience as members of songwriting camps put together by major labels and publishers for top artists. We re-create that experience in the studio each week in a different genre so you are well equipped for all challenges and opportunities that may come to you in future.
Feedback: Receive constructive feedback and expert guidance on your work on a weekly basis. Getting constructive critique from industry veterans is invaluable for all new writers to develop good writing habits.
Music Marketplace: Navigate copyright, publishing, labels, licensing, and distribution. No songwriting program is complete without knowing the value of your work, protecting your rights and releasing it properly. It is just as important as writing your hits.
Entrepreneurship and Promotion: Develop strategies to promote and expose your music effectively. Explore various avenues to promote your artistry and revenue generation in the Music Marketplace.
PART 3: Advanced Songwriting - Writing Camps (24 Hrs.)
Now that you’ve mastered the craft, let’s live the life of a Professional Songwriter. Your teacher will put you in writing groups and will have you collaborate for artist projects (the songs could very well be for you or your friends). Your group will be given a Songwriting Brief, with a deadline for submission.Just like the ones we get from major labels. You will learn to work on leads in various genres on a weekly basis and come up with hit records and more importantly make changes the label or artist wants. Your projects will be finished songs ready for release at the end of class and also could be performed at the Graduation Concert.
Mentoring in our Studios
Online tutorial Videos and gear manuals will only take you so far. Whats the use of learning Songwriting, Music Production and your DAW if you can’t apply it immediately to your music? Learning without a feedback system leaves you open to mistakes and slows your progress.
This is why we added Mentoring to our Songwriter / Producer Programs. We will let students pick an instructor of their choice and work with them in our state of the art Studio A. You can witness your songs transform using everything you have learned in class combined with the experience of your instructor. Plug in your laptop and feel free to use the outboard gear and hardware synths to make your tracks stand out! Collaborate with your batch mates and write your next hit with the instructors mentoring. We want you to leave with release ready records out of the SongCraft Pro Program.
GARNISH LA STUDIO A GEAR LIST
Studio set up- Pro Tools HDX with Apogee Dual Set up
DAWs- ProTools Ultimate, Ableton Live Suite, Logic Pro
Convertor- Lynx Aurora 8
Speakers- Adam S3V with Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10s with Bryston 4B Amp
All synths are MIDI connected for DAW use via iconnectivity MIO and Clever Audio MXM 12 Synth switcher. We also have a guitar pedal collection for sonic experiments in studio.
Song Critique & Promo Strategy with industry experts (Managers, A&Rs etc)
In this module you will play your tracks and songs to Artist/Producer Managers and A&Rs. You can use their feedback and critique to make any refinements to your music. You can also share your goals with them in music and with their help formulate a release strategy. You can also discuss promotion and create short and long term plans for your music. Ask questions regarding Publishing, Management, Ads & Marketing, Booking gigs, Touring and any general questions regarding the Music Business.
Songwriter Showcase Concert
We throw you a Graduation Showcase at the end of each batch where you (or your Artist friends) perform the songs you created during the Program. Invite family and friends and we will have a high quality Live Video and Audio Recording of your songs. You can use this for Social Media, EPKs etc to promote your brand and music. Great songs work best performed and shared Live. We would love for you to keep being part of our songwriting community and keep creating with your friends!
Curriculums : Music Technology and Music Business are constantly evolving as you know. So we update our curriculums routinely to give you the best experience.
Contact usand we will email you the latest versions for all current course offerings.
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Our Testimonials
My songs that were already finished were improved significantly, when I didn't think there was much room to improve. My writing ability and originality also increased. Casey is patient, but also honest, and it's exactly what I needed to get my music to another level. She was always open to hear original songs and give feedback, and was very good with answering questions even if they were asked more than once. If I could take the course myself again I totally would.
Evan Frazer
Learned about song structure theoretically, but also about how to implement it. We saw what a songwriting session looks like, and how to get past obstacles that are common to those types of creative marathons.
Michael Wiener
I would recommend this course to my friends that love music and creating their own songs. I definitely have learnt so much and loved everything about it.
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