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Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting

Enroll Now: Spring Semester April 6, 2026

Spots Limited!

F1 students apply by Feb 15, 2026

Scholarship Program Available

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Associate Degree Music Production and Songwriting
Los Angeles & Live Online
International Students Study in Los Angeles on F1 Visa through CCM

Dive into the heart of Hollywood with Garnish Music Production School in partnership with California College of Music (CCM). Our Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting delivers elite, hands-on training in music production, songwriting, audio engineering, and performance coaching — all inside a fully accredited 2-year F-1 student visa eligible U.S. degree program. Aspiring artists, producers, and songwriters train with Grammy-nominated industry legends in world-class studios, build bulletproof portfolios, and graduate ready to own the global music scene!

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Artists, Songwriters, Producers & DJs ready to move from bedroom creators to pro releases
  • International students wanting a legit U.S. Associate degree + F-1 student visa with intensive real-world training
  • Working musicians or beat-makers who want to plug skill gaps, network with LA’s elite, and earn a fully accredited music degree

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

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Program Highlights
• Duration: 2 years, full-time (F1 visa eligible)
• Learn the tools: Music Theory, DAWs- Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sound Design, Songwriting, Vocal Production, Social Media and Branding
• Perfect for: Artists, Songwriters and Producers hungry for skills to kickstart their music journey
• Outcome: Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting + Garnish Certificate with tracks ready to drop in your portfolio
• Perks: 50% discount on Ableton Live Suite, Free and discounted sample libraries & software from our partners like Arturia

Prerequisites
• Laptop with your fave DAW installed (Logic Pro, Ableton Live or Pro Tools), Headphones
• High School Diploma plus English proficiency for international students

Purchase Ableton at 50% discount here.

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The Garnish Los Angeles Experience
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Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting Why Choose Us

Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting

Next Batch: April 6, 2026 – 5 spots left!

F1 Students apply by Feb 15. Contact Admissions for visa related questions

Program Fees

 

Associate Degree (4 Semesters / 2 years): $ $35,820

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*Fees are due upon enrollment for Semester 1 and at the beginning of each semester for subsequent ones.

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Contact Admissions for detailed Syllabus and Curriculum for Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting

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
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Engineering
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Media Sound Design
,
Projects
,
Sound Design

Zhou

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

Kindred

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

Orion Navaille

Ableton
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Engineering
,
Instructor
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Media Sound Design
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Mixing/Mixdown
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Music Business
,
Sound Design
F1 Visa Steps for International Creators
Associate Degree in Music Production and Songwriting CCM and Garnish LA Visa Steps
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

This class was tough for me, as I'm a beginner (and am 48 with not a ton of technical or DAW experience). I wanted to immerse myself, so I could learn as much as possible, but much of the class was still a bit too advanced for me. Darren was fantastic, and I REALLY appreciated the offer to come back and stand in future classes. That makes me feel like I'll definitely get my moneys worth!

William 'John' Bragg

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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