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Certificate in Music Production and Songwriting
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 Certificate in Music Production and Songwriting delivers elite, hands-on training in music production, songwriting, audio engineering, and performance coaching — all inside a fully accredited 1-year F-1 student visa eligible U.S.certificate 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. Certificate + 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 certificate in music
“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones
Program Highlights
- →Duration: 1 year, 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: Certificate in Music Production and Songwriting +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.
Contact us if you have any questions.
What our students say.
“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
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