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360° Garnish Music Academy

360° Garnish Music Academy
Our Flagship Program: Los Angeles & Live Online

The Ultimate Garnish experience! Here we teach all you need to know to be a successful Artist, Songwriter and Music Producer. Students leave with their own release-ready projects, curated sound library and skillset to tackle any future challenges.This boutique-style program in batches of no more than 8 students is a comprehensive and hands-on experience. You will gain invaluable tips and techniques from our superior roster of instructors including Grammy Nominees. With strategically placed mentoring sessions in our state of the art studios students have the opportunity to create, Mix & Master their own projects. We will also throw you a Showcase Concert & A&R/Manager Listening Session to strategize your future plans and brand promotion.

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring  Artists, Songwriters, Producers & DJs ready to learn and improve their skills from industry veterans to kick start their music journey
  • Experienced professionals aiming to patch up any holes in their knowledge in a structured environment

 

“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
• 360 Hrs of education in Music Production, Songwriting, Theory, Sound Design, Audio Engineering & Music Business
• Billboard and International Chart topping instructors teaching in small batches ( not more than 8 students ) for proper individual attention
• Mentoring for your projects in our state of the art Studios
• Free Garnish Sample libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia, Apple & Ableton
• Full access to all Garnish events and Masterclasses throughout the course cycle

Partnership with RSL,UK
Garnish was the first music production school in the UK to offer the Music Grades System from RSL Awards for music production. All 360 Garnish Academy learners worldwide can take Grade 6, 7 or 8 exam.  Students & Parents can assured that our music production program meets a national standard of accreditation in the UK.

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Why join 360 Garnish Music Academy ?

Have peace of mind that we are the only Ableton and Apple certified training center in Los Angeles with a superior roster of instructors including Grammy-winners. Interacting with your like-minded class gives you advantage over anyone trying to teach themselves with books, online courses or tutorial videos. Learning music should be FUN – not tedious! If you missed a few classes and would like to catch up or simply want to repeat some or all of your program, our doors are always open to alums for the next course cycle.

Thanks to our exclusive licensing partnerships, we have assembled a range of specialized assets: synthesizers, effects, and samples for Garnish Producer Program students. Our constantly evolving license-partners and content producers add thousands of dollars to the value of the course. 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.

360 Hours

$12,999 Tuition + $500 Registration Fee

 

(No Registration Early Bird Special- $500 discount if booked 14 days before start!)

 

 

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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

 

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360 Garnish LA Music Academy Modules

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Beats & Pieces : DAW & Track Building

Within days into class, you will be working your way around your DAW, as it serves you long-term as one of your most essential creative tools. Through a practical hands-on teaching style from veteran instructors, you will explore key concepts like MIDI Programming, Sampling, Audio manipulation and Arranging. If you do not know which DAW to choose, fear not, as we have experts who can advise you, once we know a bit more about you. We offer group classes in popular DAWs – Ableton Live, Logic Pro & FL Studio. Check out our DAW course pages below to get a taste for the first module.

Ableton Live

Logic Pro

FL Studio

But if you prefer another DAW like Protools, no problem. Talk to our placement experts and we will set you up with a Protools instructor instead. Since all our classes are modular, you wont miss a beat when you join the batch for the next module.

Sound Lab: Synthesis & Sound Design

It is impossible to stand out as an artist or producer if you don’t carve out a sonic identity for yourself. Our Sound Lab- Synthesis & Sound Design module will teach you the language of Synthesizers and Samplers. We use everything from industry standard software plug-ins like Serum and Arturia Plug-in suite to exotic hardware synthesizers like the Juno 106 & 60, Moog, DX7 and Mellotron to take your music to the next level. While many pro electronic producers stick with only Subtractive Synthesis during their entire career, you will go way beyond exploring Granular, Additive, Wavetable, and FM types of synthesis. This section also covers sampling, glitch, resampling, and additional beat-making techniques to broaden your sound.

We will introduce you to the art of Reverse Engineering sounds in our Sound Labs. Listen to your favorite records and dissect the sounds in them. You can then either choose to use them as is or it can be a  starting point to start developing your own sound libraries. Sound Design is a fast growing business in every area of the music industry from Hit Pop and EDM records to Video Games, VR, Film & TV.

See our Synthesis & Sound Design page for more details on this module and the complete hardware synth list in our studios.

Mixing & Mastering

There’s so much music on the internet and everyone is trying to get noticed. So, it really pays to make sure your mixes and final masters stand out. If they are lacking clarity, depth, and punch look no further. Our superior roster of instructors will share their knowledge in modules everything you need to create master-quality mixes, saving yourself a fortune on hiring professional engineers and studio time in the future!

Mixing Module: Learn the fundamentals behind acoustics and how to set up your hope studio properly. In our state of the art Studio A, learn about Compressors, EQs, Reverbs, Delays and other creative effects there by giving your fans and clients the best listening experience. We also dive into solving “mix-translation” problems from huge sound systems and controlled studio environments to Cars, phones and in-ears. Lets make sure your songs sound great everywhere!

Mastering Module: This course is designed for today’s multi-genre modern artists, producers and engineers. While being completely focused on mastering “in-the-box”, we provide you with the ability to achieve that release ready “commercial sound” through the understanding of various analog circuits and effect processors. At the end of class, you will leave with a fully mastered track fit for all streaming platforms and radio. You will also learn the steps and workflow to continue improving and forwarding your abilities for decades to come.

See our Mixing and Mastering pages for more info.

 

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 in studio.

 

SongCraft Part A: Hit Songwriting & Toplining

Struggling to write songs that can compete with the Hits? Reading songwriting books and watching endless hours of Youtube tutorials don’t seem to be making a difference? Our SongCraft – Ultimate Hit Songwriting module advances your songwriting abilities with a direct approach and advice that other sources neglect to share, bringing the hitmaker out in you! If you are a producer trying to communicate your topline ideas to artists and writers, SongCraft is for you too.

Work with US Billboard and International chart topping songwriters in our state of the art studios. In this module we analyze and dissect the techniques of hit makers from various eras and genres. Then use it as a blueprint to take your initial spark of inspiration to a release ready song.

Apart from Lyrics & Melodies we discuss Song Splits, PROs, Publishing, Master Ownership and all relevant areas of business in the life of a songwriter. In order to be successful in the music industry its key to learn Music Business lessons side by side to creative learning. In the ever changing landscape of streaming platforms, just reading obsolete material can do you more harm or slow down you progress. So learning from songwriters and publishers who do this everyday will help you stay connected to the pulse of the industry.

Check out the SongCraft page for more details on this module.

SongCraft Part B: Studo Vocal Production & Song Labs

Whether you are an artist trying to get your songs performed at the best of your abilities in the studio or a producer who wants to get the most out of your vocal sessions this module is for you. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions – we understand. Feel free to just listen to your instructor who is a seasoned session singer. The goal here is to transform your demo vocal idea to a release ready record complete with background parts and effects.

We will get you set up in our Studio A. Go through the entire signal flow starting from choosing the proper Microphone and Pre-Amp to setting up headphone mixes and proper effects for monitoring. More than teaching technical proficiency in operating your DAW to punch, loop record and comp efficiently, our Song Labs discuss the philosophy and practices behind getting the best vocal performance. You will learn to come up with genre specific Backgrounds and Harmony parts and understand the use of creative effects to get the best studio quality vocal. We discuss Rap, Adlibs, Vocal Pads, Chants and all other popular vocal styles and devices. Students will learn to Comp the best parts from multiple takes, Tune, Align and Mix their Vocals ready to go on the next release!

See the Studio Vocal Production page for more details on this module.

Garnish LA Electives- Hip Hop, K-Pop etc

360 Academy requires 2 Elective Modules completed from the following.

Click on the Elective names to check out the individual course pages and details.

  • Hip Hop Producer : Learn how to record, write, collaborate, and produce Hip Hop! Styles include Boom Bap, East Coast, West Coast, Southern, and Trap. Explore and craft the skills to make your drums knock and your 808s rumble.
  • K-Pop Hitmaker : Acquire cutting-edge production skills and firsthand industry insights essential for crafting successful hits in the international K-Pop market. This comprehensive hands on program unfolds through weekly sessions with K-Pop No 1 hitmakers from the Loudboy Group (Wanna One, GOT 7, THE BOYZ).  You can present your music for expert feedback and also gain access to authentic K-Pop song briefs.
  • Advanced Songwriting Camp : Taken from our SongCraft Pro curriculum, this advanced module is living the life of a Professional Songwriter. Your industry veteran teacher will act as the label A&R and put you in writing groups to collaborate for artist projects (the songs could very well be for you or your friends). Each 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.
  • Performing Live with Ableton : Curate a captivating performance for your fans and followers using On-Stage Looping, SampleTriggers and Ableton Live. This course teaches the art of shaping your songs for an exciting performance on stage, online and on all your social media videos. You will learn how to sample in real-time, create loops on the spot and be your own band. You get to creatively re-arrange and process your vocals, instruments and explore Ableton’s session view with LA Artist, Songwriter and Producer Paola Gladys.
  • Podcast & YouTube content creator : Learn the art of creating High quality video and Audio in different environments. You will be working with professional videographers and audio engineers to learn about gear (including shooting with iPhones), editing softwares, sound mixing for speech and uploading content to various platforms. Contact us for detailed curriculum.
  • Mastering Plus : If you know how to Mix by taking our Mixing & Mastering course or if you are self taught Mixer-Producer, Mastering Plus is the next logical step. There is so much more to the art of Mastering these days with cross genre songs, soundtracks and multiple streaming platforms. Our Mastering Plus Course is designed for today’s multi-genre modern engineer. While being completely focused on mastering “in-the-box” (in a computer), we provide you with the ability to achieve that “commercial sound” thru the understanding of various analog circuits and effect processors. The end result you will leave with a fully mastered track and all the steps to continue improving and forwarding your abilities for decades to come. The techniques can be applied within any digital audio workstation. We will also spend time working on your songs in our state of the art Studio A and make sure you have release ready material upon completion.

* Not all electives run every quarter. Please check with Admissions to confirm availability for your course start date.

Music for Media : Composing for Film, TV, Games & Commercials

Dive into the world of Composition and Writing to picture. This course will equip you with all the necessary tools and expertise required to create the perfect Film score, Trailer music, TV/Streaming series, Games and Commercials. You will be learning from incredible composers featured on Netflix, Prime, Fox, MTV, Hallmark, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, History Channel, Syfy, NBC and Animal Planet and international trailer campaigns for video games like, The Amazing Spider Man 2 and The Elder’s Scroll: Back to Morrowind.

See our Composition & Media Scoring page for more details

Studiotime & Mentoring

Work in our state of the art Studio A and Live Performance Lounge with instructors Mentoring you.

We want you to graduate with release ready recordings. You will have studio time with industry standard outboard gear and synthesizers all connected to our  ProTools HDX set up. Just hook up your lap top, collaborate with your batch mates and work away learning from your instructor’s guidance. Our Lounge comes with an Arturia 88 key weighted controller for you laptop, guitar amp, large screen for projecting videos and sound system. Designed for for a solo artist, DJ or small group performance. We made sure it looks amazing for pictures and videos for social media. We encourage you to create lots of content, collaborate with your batch mates and grow our wonderful artist community!

Music Theory & UK Grades Exam

Garnish was the first music production school in the UK to offer the Music Grades System for music production, and all music production Academy learners, worldwide take a Grade 6, 7 or 8 examination. If UK music production qualifications do not obviously pertain to our students’ goals, they (and perhaps more so their parents) can be rest assured that our music production program meets a national standard of accreditation.

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

Our Students Say. . .

 

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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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