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Mixing & Mastering

Mixing & Mastering

Mixing & Mastering Course
Los Angeles & Live Online

Know the basics but can’t master the art? If your songs are lacking clarity, depth and punch, then look no further. Learn the art of Mixing & Mastering in our acoustically treated Studio A designed by Grammy-winning engineers. Our superior roster of instructors will share their knowledge in this 36 Hr Express Course. We cover everything you need to create master-quality mixes, saving you a fortune in hiring professional mixers and studio time in the future!

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Producers & DJs who wants to Mix & Master on their own and have songs translate across multiple speaker systems
  • Beginner Engineers and self-taught students wishing to properly learn Audio Fundamentals, Signal Flow, Gain Staging, Microphones and the proper use of tools like EQs, Compressors, Effects and Automation
  • 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 own unique sonic identity and stand out from the crowd

 

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Course Highlights
• 36 hours of world-class training in Mixing & Mastering in our state of the art Studio A designed by Grammy winning engineers.
• Mix lessons with hands-on approach in small class sizes ( not more than 8 students) for proper individual attention.
• Mix-Lab hours to focus on student projects and receive feedback from instructors and peers. Weekly challenges are given for accelerated learning.
• Mixing course is followed by Mastering. Students work with industry standard plug-ins to finalize their songs and get them release ready.
• Free Garnish Sample libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia & FabFilter.

Prerequisites
• Laptop with DAW installed and understanding of its basics
• Headphones
If you are new to DAWs and Digital Audio in general, please consider joining our Ableton or Logic Producer Programs or taking a DAW course with us first. Mixing & Mastering is also included in our 360 Academy Program. Contact us if you have any questions.

Garnish Los Angeles Experience
Why study Mixing & Mastering with us?

In a time where there’s so much music on the internet and everyone trying to get noticed, it really pays to make sure your mixes stands out. At Garnish, you will learn all the classic mixing techniques as well as newer, innovative tips and tricks from our superior roster of instructors including Grammy-winners. Classes will run in our state of the art facilities routinely used by major labels and publishers. Studio A is a dual Pro Tools HDX and Apogee setup with outboard gear including industry favorites like Teletronix LA2A, Urei 1176, Chandler TG2, Bricasti M7and many more (See below for full Gear and Synthesizer list below). You can ask questions and bounce ideas off your instructor and fellow learners exactly when you’re feeling inspired, or…confused! This is why there is no substitute for in person courses, particularly Mixing where the listening environment is key. That said if you don’t live in LA, you can still take this course online provided you have access to a great pair of studio monitor headphones or an acoustically treated studio. If you missed a few classes and like to catch up or simply want to repeat some or all of your course, our doors are always open to alums for the next available course cycle.

STUDIO A Gear List

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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 in selected classes!

 

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

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

36 Hours

$1799 Tuition + $200 Registration Fee

(15 % off Early Bird Special $300 discount if booked 14 days before start!)

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For one-to-one lessons, connect with us on Private Instruction

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Meet Our World-Class Instructors

Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Mixers. 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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Mixing & Mastering Syllabus

Environment, Acoustics, EQ & Separation

• Studio monitor speaker design
• Acoustics and acoustically treating your home studio
• All about mono, stereo and 5.1 in your software DAW
• The art of balancing and panning
• EQ workshop

Dynamics

• Hearing dynamics
• In-depth with all the parameters of dynamic controllers
• Types of compression circuitry, their digital emulations, what to use & why
• Parallel dynamic processing
• Gates and de-essing tips
• Dynamics controller tips to achieve clarity in your mix

Reverbs, Delays, Modulation and Creative FX

• Types of reverb and delay, where to use them
• In-depth with all the parameters
• Spatialization with convolution reverbs and delays
• Phaser, flanger, chorus, pitch shifters, harmonizers and creative FX
• Tips on how to make your records come to life with FX

Vocals, Automation and Getting Creative in the Mix Process

• Filtering and samples
• Vocoder, Ring Modulators, Envelopers, Auto panning, distortion and bit crushing
• Preparing vocals, vocal comping and tuning vocals
• Getting separation between lead and BVs
• Tips on automating levels (rides)

Mixing Electronic Music

• Side-chaining dynamic controllers and filters for ducking, FX and punch
• Getting creative with reverb and delay
• Making thin sounds bigger
• Mixing techniques which only apply to electronic music but are very useful to know for everyone
• Electronic music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
• Electronic music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorite tunes

Intro to Mastering & Finalizing your project for release

• Using references to get your EQ and separation. A/B’ing
• EQ, brick wall limiting, levels and phase
• Using mastering plugins – dos and don’ts
• The best metering tools
• Live music listening critique (bring in your tracks if you wish)
• Live music mix analytics – analyze the mix elements of your favorites live and acoustic tracks

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

Our Students Say. . .

 

“Everything went really well in Ibiza this
time and I had so much fun! I am so
glad you taught me, you’re the best
xoxo”

Paris Hilton
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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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    The instructor was amazing. To be able to learn mixing and mastering in 36 hours is unbelievable!

    COG

    I have taken about 3 mixing courses online and learned something from each. This by far was the most helpful because it tied everything together and having a hands-on approach is the best. The instructor was super enthusiastic and patient as well. For the price and being a one week full session, nothing else compares.

    Biren M Patel

    The teacher is awesome, his enthusiasm and knowledge makes the class a blast while taking in tons of useful tips/techniques.

    Sep

    Darryl Swann. Enough said. He is a passionate, humble, experienced, and incredible human. He would help any of his students in anyway he could and he loves teaching. We now work together outside of Garnish and I couldn't be happier to have connected with him through Garnish.

    Patrick McCutcheon

    I came into the class with a good understanding of my DAW (Logic Pro X course here at Garnish) but minimal knowledge of mixing/mastering. I thought the class was a great supplement to the knowledge I gained from the Logic Pro X course. I never felt lost, and now know how to achieve a clean mix and master.

    Kevin Yee

    I won't change anything. I learned and enjoyed a lot! Good location and neighborhood, nice people and easy parking.

    Mono Villa

    I've been producing music for 15-20 years and even have a recording arts degree. The instructors were absolutely amazing and helped me grasp mixing and mastering in a very relatable down to earth way. I feel like my production has finally taken the step up it needed. Loved the class and would love to take more courses at Garnish. Great learning

    Jeremy Wells

    Instructors are well-experienced and can speak from tremendous amounts of real-world experience. They are also very passionate - not just about music and working in the industry, but they are passionate about teaching and getting the students the best learning experience possible. This makes a big difference in how successful the course is for the students… We were also able to get a lot of detailed and hands-on work - which was great!

    Alan G

    Garnish mix classes helped me the strengthen and expand my knowledge in mixing and mastering techniques immensely. With Grammy-winning engineers, what more could you hope for?!

    Bernardo Passarinho

    At last I have a clear perspective of how mixing and mastering works!

    Andres Alzate

    definitely learned so much in this course. The techniques on mixing and mastering that I learned in this class really helped me take my music to another level.

    Raymond Medina

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