Is this program eligible for an F-1 student visa?

Yes - it's a fully accredited 1-year certificate program eligible for F-1 student visas, run in partnership with California College of Music.

How long does the program run?

1 year, full-time, across two semesters.

What will I actually learn?

Music theory, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, sound design, songwriting, vocal production, and social media and branding.

What do I need to apply?

A high school diploma, plus English proficiency for international students, and a laptop with your DAW of choice.

How much does the program cost?

$23,880 for the full certificate (2 semesters), due at the start of each semester.

Are there any software perks included?

Yes - a 50% discount on Ableton Live Suite, plus free and discounted sample libraries and software from partners like Arturia.

F1 Visa approved Music Production Certificate in Los Angeles

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

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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

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What You Will Learn+

Hit Songwriting

Foundational songwriting and toplining focused on melody, lyrics, structure, creative devices, concepts, and essential music business (copyright, publishing, splits). Includes one dedicated lesson on rap/rhythmic toplines.

Digital Audio Workstation Fundamentals (Ableton Live or Logic Pro)

Beginner-to-intermediate DAW training covering session setup, recording, editing, warping/Flex tools, MIDI instruments, sampling, basic effects, signal flow, automation, and production of an original track.

Synthesis and Sound Design

Practical subtractive synthesis and sound design using Serum or native DAW synths. Students create drums, basses, leads, FX, pads, and textures while learning oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and effects.

Vocal Production

Professional vocal recording, comping, tuning, alignment, background vocals, creative effects, industry tools (Auto-Tune, Melodyne, Vocalign, etc.), and final vocal mixing for client-ready results.

Songwriting Workshop

Professional songwriting camp workflow. Students write to real-world artist briefs, co-write, receive A&R-style critique, apply vocal production for pitching demos, learn split sheets, publishing, and sync basics. Culminates in a portfolio of pitch-ready songs.

Mixing

Complete mixing workflow: session organization, gain staging, panning, EQ (including drums, bass, vocals), dynamics (compression, parallel/bus), saturation, reverb, delay, referencing, and final polish.

DJ Performance

Hands-on DJ training covering equipment, beatmatching, phrasing, harmonic mixing, BPM transitions, effects, scratching, open-format sets, troubleshooting, branding, and live performance, ending with a 20–30 minute headlining set.

Social Media and Branding for Artists – Part 1

Foundations of personal branding and social strategy: artistic identity, emotional branding, color language, visual direction, mindset, hooks, authenticity, and consistency.

Mastering

Professional mastering for streaming, CD, and other formats. Covers EQ, compression, multiband processing, saturation, limiting, Mid/Side techniques, standard and stem workflows, loudness (LUFS), album balancing, and client deliverables.

Social Media and Branding for Artists – Part 2

Advanced visual execution (wardrobe, signature look), platform-specific content strategy (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), content systems, bulk creation, scheduling, and assembly of a complete multi-platform portfolio + Artist Brand Kit.

Enroll Now: Fall Semester Oct 5, 2026

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