Mixing and Mastering Class | Los Angeles
Mixing & Mastering Course
If your songs are lacking clarity, depth and punch, then look no further. Enroll in our 24 Hr. Mixing and Mastering Course. Taught in our world-class acoustically treated Studio A designed by Grammy-nominated engineers. Award winning instructors will cover everything you need to create release quality mixes and masters, saving you a fortune in hiring professionals and studio time.
Who is this course for?
- →Producers & DJs looking to learn Mixing and Mastering to have songs translate across multiple speaker systems
- →Beginner Engineers and self-taught students wishing to properly learn Audio Fundamentals, Signal Flow, Microphones and proper use of studio tools
- →Musicians looking to set up their own project studios, record, mix and release professional sounding songs for all streaming and social media platforms
- →Artists, Composers & Sound Designers who want to create their unique sonic identity and stand out
Course Highlights
- →24 hours of world-class training in Mixing and Mastering in our state of the art studios
- →Hands on lessons in focused limited class sizes
- →Mix feedback and weekly challenges for accelerated learning
- →Work with industry standard plug-ins to master and finalize projects
- →Free and 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 not, consider joining our Ableton or Logic Production Programs or taking a DAW course with us first. Mixing and Mastering is also included in our LA Music Production Academy. Contact us if you have any questions.
Why choose Mixing and Mastering course at Garnish?
Students 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 A
- System: Avid ProTools HDX
- Alt System: Apogee Element
- Convertor: Lynx Aurora
- Mic Preamps: Chandler TG2, Neve 1073
- Synth DI+ Switcher: Clever Audio MXM 12
- Compressors: Urei 1176, Teletronix LA2A, Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, SSL XLogic G Series compressor
- Reverb: Bricasti M7
- Monitor Control: Dangerous D Box
- Patchbay: Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625, 96 TT Patch points to DB25
- Universal Audio Satellite Plug-in DSP Accelerator
- Speakers: Adam S3X-V, Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10 with Bryston 4B Power amp
- MIDI Interface: iConnectivity mio 10
- Microphones: Manley Reference Cardioid, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57, SM58
- Piano: Yamaha U3
- Fender Rhodes: Mark ii Suitcase 88
- Drum Machine: Behringer RD8
- Synthesizers: 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 Phatty
- Acoustic Guitar: Martin
- Suzuki Omnichord
- MIDI Controller: Arturia KeyLab 88, M-Audio Keystation 49
- Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedals
- Major 3rd party Audio Plug-ins and Software Instruments (see partners list)
- Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set up
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio B
- System: Steven Slate Raven MTi
- Audio Interface: RME Babyface Pro FS
- Mic Preamps: API 512 C (x2), AEA TRP 3
- DI: AEA TDI Duo
- Compressor: Audioscape LA2A
- Monitor Control: Dangerous D Box
- Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub 10, Yamaha NS10 with Yamaha Power Amp
- Microphones: AEA R84A Ribbon, Neumann TLM 103, Shure SM7, Shure SM57
- Drum Machine: Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Behringer Edge
- Synthesizers: Formanta EMS-01, Formanta Polivoks, Sequential Prophet 10, Expressive E Osmose, Korg MS20, Korg Trinity V3 Pro, Behringer Neutron
- MIDI Controller: Arturia Keystep 37
- Pedal Board: Meris, OBNE, Catalinbread, Boss and many more pedals
- Video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Amaran and Godux Lighting set up
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio C
- Audio Interface: Universal Audio Apollo X8
- Speakers: Adam S2V, Adam Sub8, Auratone Mix Cubes
- Mic Preamps: Chandler TG2
- Compressor: Audioscape SSL G Series Bus Compressor
- Microphone: Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57
- Synthesizer: Dave Smith Mopho X4
- Guitars, Bass
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Studio D - DJ Lab
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212, Mackie Big Knob
- Speakers: Yamaha HS8, Yamaha HS8S Sub
- MIDI Controller: M Audio Oxygen
- Microphone: Shure SM57
- DJ Controller: Pioneer XDJ R (x2)
- Headphones (many): Audiotechnica ATH-M50X, AKG K240
Classroom / Lab
- Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 212
- Speakers: Yamaha HS7
- MIDI Controllers (many): M Audio Oxygen
- Electric Piano: Yamaha P 115 - 88 Keys
- Mixer: Behringer EURORACK PRO RX1602 Line Mixer
- Microphones: Shure SM7B, SM57 (x2), Marshall MXL 770 Condenser
- CDJs: Pioneer XDJ 1000 mk2 (x2)
- DJ Mixer: Pioneer DJM 900
- Synthesizer: Arturia Matrix Brute
Performance Lounge
- Speakers: Mackie HR 824, Yamaha HS 8
- Monitor Speaker: Jeecoo Speaker
- Electric Guitar: Epiphone Les Paul, Acoustic and Electric guitar choices available
- Guitar Amp: Orange Crush 20RT
- Various Shakers and Percussion
- MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab MKII 88 Key Weighted MIDI Controller, Synthesizers available to check out
- Microphones: Shure SM57 (many), other mics available to check out like SM7B
- Audio Interfaces available: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, Mackie Big Knob
- Projector: Epson EX9200
Studio 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.
Mixing and Mastering Course (24 Hrs):
$2250 Tuition + $300 Registration Fee
Enroll Now—max 8 spots!
Enrollment Steps
1. Pay $300 Registration Fee to reserve. Typically Tue/Thu or Thu/Sat—Ask for schedule options.
2. Pay tuition $2250 to enroll, get welcome packet. All major credit cards accepted.
Meet Our World-Class Instructors
Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Mixers
Mixing and Mastering Syllabus
Music Technology & Business are constantly evolving. Our curriculums are routinely updated to give you the best experience.
Our Students Say. . .
“The instructor was amazing. To be able to learn mixing and mastering in 36 hours is unbelievable!”
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