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DJ Production Program

DJ Production Program
Los Angeles & Live Online

Elevate your DJ skills with Garnish LA’s 144-hour DJ Production Program. Master DJ performance, Create in Ableton Live (or FL Studio, Logic Pro), learn Synthesis, Sound Design, Music Theory, Hit Songwriting, Vocal Production and Mixing all with hands-on training in our cutting edge studios. Create release-ready tracks, earn a certificate, and dominate the decks.

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring DJs & Electronic Artists ready to master DJ performance and produce release-ready tracks in popular DAWs like Ableton Live
  • Producers & Songwriters seeking to craft unique sounds through advanced synthesis and sound design techniques for club-ready remixes
  • Experienced DJs & Artists aiming to fill knowledge gaps and develop a professional workflow for live sets and studio production

 

“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones

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Course Highlights
• 144 Hrs. of world-class training in DJ Performance, DAW Track Production, Music Theory, Sound Design, Hit Songwriting, Vocal Production and Mixing
• Grammy nominated, Billboard Chart topping instructors teach in limited class sizes for focused attention
• Learn in cutting edge LA studios with a veteran Producer/Engineer
• 50% discount on Ableton Live Suite, Free and discounted sample libraries & software from our partners like Arturia

Prerequisites
• Laptop with Ableton Suite and Rekordbox software installed
• Headphones and USB Drives
Purchase Ableton at 50% discount here. This class is also included in our LA Music Production Academy.

Contact us if you have any questions.

The Garnish Los Angeles Experience
Meet Instructor Jes Danz
Meet your Instructor Kindred

Why choose DJ Production Program at Garnish?

DJ Production Program (144 Hours)

$6,499 + $300 Registration

 

Next Batch: May 4, 2026

**Apply by April 6 for Early Bird $300 Discount—max 8 spots!**

Registration Closes April 27

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Enrollment Steps (1-2-3)

  1. Pick your schedule:  Tue/Thu 6:30PM–9:30 PM or Thu 6:30–9:30 PM + Sat 10 AM–1 PM (US Pacific Time)
  2. Pay $300 Registration to reserve your spot
  3. Pay remaining tuition $ 6499 by end of registration date to enroll and receive your welcome packet. All major credit cards accepted

Can’t make it? Move registration to next cycle or get a refund 7 days before start

Upcoming Classes

  • June 29, 2026 – Registration closes Jun 22, 2026. Early Bird ends Jun 1, 2026

Let’s discuss Private Instruction if above options don’t work

Meet Our World-Class Instructors

Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Artists

Cameron Colley Music

Cameron Colley

Ableton
,
Engineering
,
Media Sound Design
,
Projects
,
Sound Design

Zhou

Ableton
,
Songwriting
,
Sound Design
Kindred Producer DJ Art of Remix course

Kindred

Ableton
,
DJ
,
Instructor
,
Logic
,
Remix
,
Short Courses
,
Songwriting
,
Sound Design
,
vocals

Orion Navaille

Ableton
,
Engineering
,
Instructor
,
Media Sound Design
,
Mixing/Mixdown
,
Music Business
,
Sound Design

Shuba

Instructor
,
Social Media and Branding
,
Songwriting

DJ Production Program Modules

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DAW and Track Building

  • DJ Production Program starts with learning how to produce in your favorite DAW. We recommend Ableton since it blends so well with the DJ workflow.
  • You can check details here Ableton Live DAW course: Hands-on training in Navigation, MIDI Programming, Signal flow, Sampling, Audio Manipulation and Arranging. 
  • That said, we offer options in Logic Pro and FL Studio too. Contact us for details on switching your DAW.

Music Theory and Keyboard Proficiency

  • Music Theory and Keyboard Proficiency enables students to be proficient in communicating with collaborators and become an efficient hit maker. All Garnish LA ProductionProgram students receive these music lessons in parallel with their DAW and other technology classes.

Synthesis and Sound Design

  • Craft your unique sonic identity in the Sound Design module mastering Synthesizers and Samplers.
  • Explore industry-standard plugins (Serum, Arturia Collection) and iconic hardware (Juno 106, Moog, DX7, Mellotron) to elevate your music.
  • Go beyond Subtractive Synthesis with Granular, Additive, Wavetable, and FM synthesis, plus sampling based production techniques.
  • Learn the art of  Reverse Engineering in Sound Labs to dissect and recreate sounds from your favorite records, building your own sound libraries.
  • Tap into the growing Sound Design industry for Pop and EDM genres, Video Games, VR, Film and TV in the Ableton Production Program.

Hit Songwriting

The SongCraft – Hit Songwriting module provides expert tips and real world examples that other sources neglect to share, bringing out the hitmaker in you! 

      • Taught by Billboard chart-topping LA songwriters in state of the art studios.
      • Analyze hit-making techniques across genres and eras, turning your ideas into release-ready songs.
      • Master Lyrics, Melodies, Song Splits, PROs, Publishing, and Master Ownership.
      • Producers learn to effectively communicate their topline ideas to artists and songwriters.
      • Stay ahead in the game with current Music Business insights from active songwriters and publishers, avoiding outdated resources.

Studio Vocal Production

 Elevate your vocals in the  Studio Vocal Production module for artists and producers.

    • Transform demo vocals into release-ready records with guidance from seasoned session singers, no singing required.
    • Master recording studio set up and signal flow, mic choices and techniques, auto tune, pre-amps, headphone mixes and effects for monitoring.
    • Create genre-specific background parts, harmonies, rap vocals, adlibs, and creative vocal effects.
    • Learn vocal comping, tuning, aligning, and mixing to create ready for release finished vocals.

DJ Performance

  • Highlight of the DJ Producer Program is the DJ Performance course. Master pro workflow from expert instructors in limited sized groups (max 5)
  • Use industry-standard Pioneer Nexus decks and Rekordbox in our cutting-edge DJ lab.
  • Excel in all popular genres EDM, House and Hip Hop

Mixing

Students learn to create pro-level releases in the Mixing module, guided by LA’s top Audio Engineers. In a saturated world of songs lacking clarity and depth, it pays to have your releases stand out!

  • Mixing Module: Master acoustics, setting up your home studio, using Compressors, EQs, Reverbs and creative effects in our state of the art Studio A. Ensure your tracks shine on all audio systems—cars, phones, and in-ears. 

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
  • Monitor Control- Dangerous D Box
  • Microphone- Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57s
  • Pre Amps- Chandler Limited TG2, Heritage Audio 1073
  • Reverb- Bricasti Design M7
  • Compressors- Teletronix LA2A, Urei (Universal Audio) 1176, SSL XLogic G-series Compressor, Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressor
  • Piano- Yamaha U3
  • Synthesizers & Drum Machines- Roland Juno 60 (with MIDI), Juno 106, JX3P, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Mellotron M4000D, Korg MS20, Triton Studio, Moog Subphatty, Yamaha DX7, YS200, Behringer Poly D, RD-8, Edge, Neutron, Arturia Matrix Brute
  • Universal Audio Satellite

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.

Music Technology & Business are constantly evolving. Our curriculums are routinely updated to give you the best experience.

Our Students Say. . .

 

“Everything went really well in Ibiza this
time and I had so much fun! I am so
glad you taught me, you’re the best
xoxo”

Paris Hilton
Garnish DJ Program

I wouldn't change a thing about this course. It was ten times better than I expected it to be. The instructor was incredibly informative and kept things fun. I've played with software for a couple of years and thought I got most of the basics down but I definitely was wrong. Great course! I would definitely recommend this course to anybody wanting to learn the production side of music. It was incredibly helpful and left me inspired to make tracks 24/7.

Kristina Bialkowski

I went from knowing pretty much nothing about Logic to knowing how to built loops, work with midi, mix, and actually be able to record the music I write and and arrange on the computer. I'm really excited because Logic Pro X has opened up a new world for me as a singer songwriter!

Dawn Red Sun

I am a lot better off than I was months ago blindly watching Youtube tutorials and not knowing what I was doing. The teacher was a great, very patient and understanding, with all skill levels in the room.

Abraham Perrotta

The small class size allowed the instructor time to give us individual attention/feedback. The teaching style was easily adjusted according to the levels in the class. As a very new producer, I never felt left behind. I never would have thought I could make this much progress in just 6 weeks!

Andie Arbogast

This class was great. I've been wanting to learn digital music production and was warned that Logic was one of the most complex and difficult to learn DAW. In only 6 days I think I've learned the program well enough to start producing my own tracks. Not only that but I've left the class with enough excitement to get busy and make some music with my new found knowledge.

Paul Vachier

It was very hands on. the teacher knew a vast amount about this topic and is very informative and clear. He has methods of utilizing teachings that enable us to relate to better understand in what circumstances these methods would be used for productions.

Raymond Casarez

I came into the program with no idea how to work Logic, and after the intensive week, I worked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks 🙂

Christy Thompson

Great teacher who leaves no stone unturned! After Garnish, I feel that I have the tools to build a strong foundation and begin a career in the music industry.

Daniel Cobos

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The course does a good job of expressing the importance of all aspects of music. Synthesis, business, phycology, marketing/branding are all building blocks of the aspiring musician pyramid. Armed with knowledge from each category (and of course good work ethic), anyone can navigate the long, crazy road to becoming a successful and happy musician.

Daniel Ferenbach

Class sizes were perfect, so there was a great balance of one on one instruction and instruction on broad topics.

Adam Booker

The course was very enjoyable, challenging, and fulfilling. The Garnish School is a great space to learn the fundamentals essential to becoming a strong, well-developed music producer. The instructors took the time to teach & explain complex software techniques, and designed special classes to illustrate specific aspects of music making,  and vocal recording techniques. The instructors were varied in their careers & producing styles, making for well-rounded instruction. The instructors were fun to engage with and were interested in building the students and our experiences. I'm so happy this school came to LA from London, and that I made the commitment to complete this course. I feel ready to jump forward and continue working on my music. Thanks to all the Garnish instructors and to Dave for creating this fantastic school!

Spencer Barnes @jaemisson

The Electronic Music Academy is a good time and super informative. I've been writing and producing music for the past year. There was so much I wanted to transcribe from my mind to my DAW, but I just didn't fully know how. Fortunately, the EMA course changed that in just a few short weeks. Very exciting! Not to mention the Garnish LA folks are super cool.

Patricia Seely

I came in knowing literally nothing and now I can make a quality track in just a day or two. Simple as that.

Jason Heffler @fluenceemusic

The course helped me learn exactly what I wanted to learn and more. It was super hands-on, which will help me retain what I learned in the course for a long time.

Benjamin S Shirken

I loved the small classes that made it easy to interact with the instructor and let you tailor the course to your needs and areas of improvement.

Brazzabelle

I went to school at Stanford for three years and had been taught by many great professors. But I'm thoroughly convinced that my Ableton teacher in the Electronic Music Academy was the best teacher I've ever had. The way he mixes new content, exercises, and little projects is really affective, and I felt like I could do pretty much whatever I want in Ableton.

William Huang

A lot of knowledgable teachers that are down to earth and easy going… amazing school all round!

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