Graduates of our Mixing and Mastering course, and self-taught mixer-producers ready for the last step.

Mastering songs and soundtracks of every genre for the streaming platforms, as today's multi-genre engineer-producer has to.

How long is it, and what does it cost?

The Advanced Mastering Class runs 24 hours. Tuition at Garnish Los Angeles: $2250 Tuition + $300 Registration Fee.

Can I take it online?

The Advanced Mastering Class is taught in person at Garnish Los Angeles. Online, we teach it one-to-one - ask admissions about private instruction.

Is there a one-to-one version?

Yes. The Advanced Mastering Class can be taught one-to-one, in person in Los Angeles or online, built around your own projects - ask admissions about private instruction.

Advanced Mastering Class

Name: Advanced Mastering Class
Price: 2250 USD

Advanced Mastering Course

Elevate your skills with our 24-hour Advanced Mastering course, ideal for graduates of our Mixing and Mastering program or self-taught mixer-producers. Master songs and soundtracks of all genres for various streaming platforms in this modern course designed for today’s multi-genre engineer/producer.

Introduction and Mixing Recap

→Reference Tracks
→Speakers & Headphones
→Frequencies
→Dynamic Processing
→Effects
→Critical Listening

Metering and Rendering

→Gain Staging
→Meters used in Mixing & Mastering
→Mixing Groups
→Rendering your Premaster
→How to Prepare for Mastering

History and Overview of Mastering Process

→History of Mastering
→Setting up a Mastering Session
→Overview of Ozone & FabFilter Suite
→Critical Listening

Mid/Side

→What is Mid/Side
→History of Mid/Side
→Mid/Side Techniques

Maximizers

→What is a Maximizer
→Ozone Maximizer & FabFilter Pro-L walk-thru every function.
→Practical Use

Creating a Mastering Chain

→Creating an efficient Mastering Chain with Ozone & FabFilter
→Step by Step Hands-on Instruction
→In depth explanation of Modules & Signal Flow

Metering / Phase and Dithering Analysis / Stem Mastering

→Meters used in Mastering
→Phase & Dithering
→Stem Mastering for Clients

Advanced Techniques

→Expanding Your Mastering Chain
→Using Virtual-Analog Signal Processors

Mastering for Streaming and Broadcasting

→Explanation & History
→Modern Day Application

Referencing, Finalizing, Exporting

→How to Reference
→Finishing Up
→Exporting
→Group Critique

Studio A Gear list (click)

→Studio set up- Pro Tools HDX with Apogee Dual Set up
→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
→Universal Audio Satellite
→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, Neutron, Arturia Matrix Brute. More exotic pieces like the Formanta Polivoks, EMS 01, Sequential Prophet 10, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 and other semi modular pieces available upon request.
→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

Who is this course for?

→Producers & DJs looking to learn Advanced Mastering techniques so that their songs stand out in playlists and DJ sets
→Artists and Composers who wants to master “in-the-box”, also develop solid foundations in principles and practices of pro mastering studios
→Mix Engineers and self-taught students wishing to learn Stereo Bus processing, Mid/Side, delivery formats etc

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Course Highlights

→24 hours of world-class training in Advanced Mastering by award winning engineers
→Hands-on approach in focused limited class sizes
→Feedback and weekly challenges for accelerated learning
→Free & discounted software from our partners like Arturia & FabFilter

Prerequisites

→Laptop with DAW installed and operational knowledge. Click link to buy Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools or FL Studio.
→Headphones

If you are new to DAWs and Mixing, consider joining our Ableton or Logic Producer Programs or taking the Mixing and Mastering Course first. Contact us if you have any questions.

Why choose Advanced Mastering course at Garnish?

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Fully Equipped Pro StudiosScroll down to see moreGarnish LA Studio Gear ListStudents plug in their computers to access the studios for projects. Classes are conducted on instructor laptops or Macs that are pre-connected to each room.Studio ASystem: Avid ProTools HDXAlt System: Apogee ElementConvertor: Lynx AuroraMic Preamps: Chandler TG2, Neve 1073Synth DI+ Switcher: Clever Audio MXM 12Compressors: Urei 1176, Teletronix LA2A, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, SSL XLogic G Series compressorReverb: Bricasti M7Monitor Control: Dangerous D BoxPatchbay: Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625, 96 TT Patch points to DB25Universal Audio Satellite Plug-in DSP AcceleratorSpeakers: Adam S3X-V, Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 4B Power ampMIDI Interface: iConnectivity mio 10Microphones: Manley Reference Cardioid, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57, SM58Piano: Yamaha U3Fender Rhodes: Mark ii Suitcase 88Drum Machine: Behringer RD8Synthesizers: Roland Juno 60, Roland Juno 106, Roland JX3P, Mellotron 4000D mini, Sequential Prophet Rev 2, Behringer Poly D, Korg MS20, Korg Triton Studio, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha YS200, Moog Sub PhattyAcoustic Guitar: MartinSuzuki OmnichordMIDI Controller: Arturia KeyLab 88, M-Audio Keystation 49Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedalsMajor 3rd party Audio Plug-ins and Software Instruments (see partners list)Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set upHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio BSystem: Steven Slate Raven MTiAudio Interface: RME Babyface Pro FSMic Preamps: API 512 C (x2), AEA TRP 3DI: AEA TDI DuoCompressor: Audioscape LA2AMonitor Control: Dangerous D BoxSpeakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub 10, Yamaha NS10 with Yamaha Power AmpMicrophones: AEA R84A Ribbon, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57Drum Machine: Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Behringer EdgeSynthesizers: Formanta EMS-01, Formanta Polivoks, Sequential Prophet 10, Expressive E Osmose, Korg MS20, Korg Trinity V3 Pro, Behringer NeutronMIDI Controller: Arturia Keystep 37Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedalsVideo: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set upHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio CAudio Interface: Universal Audio Apollo X8Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub8, Auratone Mix CubesMic Preamps: Chandler TG2Compressor: Audioscape SSL G Series Bus CompressorMicrophone: Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57Synthesizer: Dave Smith Mopho X4Guitars, BassHeadphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Studio D - DJ LabAudio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212, Mackie Big KnobSpeakers: Yamaha HS8, Yamaha HS8S SubMIDI Controller: M Audio OxygenMicrophone: Shure SM57DJ Controller: Pioneer XDJ R (x2)Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240Classroom / LabAudio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212Speakers: Yamaha HS7MIDI Controllers (many): M Audio OxygenElectric Piano: Yamaha P 115 - 88 KeysMixer: Behringer EURORACK PRO RX1602 Line MixerMicrophones: Shure SM7B, SM57 (x2), Marshall MXL 770 CondenserCDJs: Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2 (x2)DJ Mixer: Pioneer DJM 900Synthesizer: Arturia Matrix BrutePerformance LoungeSpeakers: Mackie HR 824, Yamaha HS 8Monitor Speaker: Jeecoo SpeakerElectric Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul, Acoustic and Electric guitar choices availableGuitar Amp: Orange Crush 20RTVarious Shakers and PercussionMIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab MKII 88 Key Weighted MIDI Controller, Synthesizers available to check outMicrophones: Shure SM57 (many), other mics available to check out like SM7BAudio Interfaces available: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Mackie Big KnobProjector: Epson EX9200Studio E and Studio F are project studios available for overflow. Both fully equipped and treated with Studio Monitors, Microphone collection ready to plug in laptops. ✓ ✕

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Tuition

Advanced Mastering (24 Hrs)

$2,250 Tuition + $300 Registration Fee

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Enrollment Steps

01Pay $300 Registration Fee to reserve.
02Pay tuition $2,250 to enroll, get welcome packet. All major credit cards accepted.