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Studio Vocals

Studio Vocals

Studio Vocals Course
Los Angeles & Live Online

Perform, Record, Produce, and Mix a studio quality vocal — From your song demos to Perfectly performed, Tuned and Mixed Vocals for your next release! Whether you are an artist trying perform songs at the best of your abilities in the studio, a producer who wants to get the most out of your vocal sessions this 36 hour course is for you. This includes: Understanding Vocal and Microphone techniques, coming up with genre specific background vocal parts and knowing how to motivate and coach the artists you produce

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring or established Artists & Songwriters who wishes to create their own release-ready songs.
  • Aspiring or established Music Producers & DJs looking to learn the secrets to Vocal Producing Hit Records
  • Singers & Musicians who wants formal Vocal Training, Microphone technique and Recording lessons from Billboard chart topping Hitmakers
  • Songwriters & Vocalists who wants to set up their project studios, start cutting their own demos and offer online services to music clients.

 

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Course Highlights
• 36 hours of world-class training in Vocal and Microphone Technique, Vocal Production, Arrangement and Vocal Mixing.
• Billboard and International Chart topping instructors teach in small class sizes ( not more than 8 ) for proper individual attention.
• Classes in our state of the art Studio A with  Classic Tube Microphones, Preamps and Outboard gear (See gear list below in Course Syllabus section).
• Discounted software from our partners like Arturia and FabFilter.

Prerequisites
Laptop with your choice of DAW and its working knowledge.
If not please join our Ableton Live or Logic Pro courses. Contact us if you have any questions. This class is also included in our comprehensive 360 Garnish Academy, SongCraft & SongCraft Pro Producer Program .

Garnish Los Angeles Experience
Why study Studio Vocals with us?

All artists need to perform at their best in studio to get the best out of each song. Also, good producers need to know Studio Vocal principles to guide their artists to creating their next hit. It’s not just about recording vocals properly or familiarizing with technology, but crafting an experience that connects with listeners in a meaningful way. Singing is not mandatory during these sessions – we understand. Your instructor is a seasoned session singer who can perform and offer you their practical tips and advice. Interacting with a like-minded class gives you huge advantage over anyone trying to teach themselves with books, online courses or tutorial videos. If you missed a few classes during your course or simply want to repeat some or all of your lessons, our doors are always open to alums during the next course cycle.

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 Artists. 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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Studio Vocals Syllabus

In The Studio: Recording, Vocal Arrangement, Vocal Production & Mixing

Songcraft to Soundcraft: Studio Vocal Recording & Vocal Production for Songwriters

Vocal Coaching: Learn the art of Session Singing, Vocal Ranges, Voice Types and Tones (Head Voice, Chest Voice, Falsetto, Belting etc ) while on the mic

Studio Life: Understand recording studio etiquette and best practices for capturing your or another artist’s best performances.

Setup Fundamentals: Get hands-on experience with industry-standard Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), deep dive into Mic and Preamp choices, master pro studio-set ups, patchbays and outboard gear. Learn how to work in smaller home-recording and mobile setups, make a great song even on a tight budget. We know it is not always about a million dollar studio, but about creating a hit wherever you are with the available tools.

Recording Techniques: Proper gain staging, Latency and Headphone-monitoring, Recording modes like Punch and Loop recording, Setting up a Vocal chain and effects in your DAW.

Studio Vocal Techniques: Learn how to enhance vocal performances to convey emotion and impact. Learn from expert singers the secrets behind different vocal tones and singing habits. It is extremely useful even if you are not a singer, but a songwriter or producer who works with singers in professional studio sessions.

Vocal Production: Learn to write compelling harmony parts and record background vocals. The art of creating the perfect ‘comp’ from multiple takes, processing vocals and using creative effects to professional standards.

Vocal Arrangement and Orchestration: Discover advanced techniques for arranging and orchestrating your vocal parts- Creating a dynamic arrangement using Vocal Pads, chants, effects etc

Using your voice as an instrument: Crafting unique vocal sounds to elevate your compositions, Discover creative use of Vocoders and Formant shift plug-ins.

Mixing & Mastering: Learn Mixing and Mastering for songwriters to achieve clear, cohesive, and release-ready song with an amazing vocal performance.

Feedback & Music Business

Soundtrack to Success: Setting You Up for What’s Next

Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow artists and producers to refine your skills for vocal productions and co-writes in the future. Our team has extensive experience as members of songwriting camps put together by major labels and publishers for top artists. We re-create that experience in the studio each week in a different genre so you are well equipped for all challenges and opportunities that may come to you in future.

Feedback: Receive constructive feedback and expert guidance on your work on a weekly basis. Getting constructive critique from industry veterans is invaluable for all new writers to develop good writing habits.

Song Labs in Studio A

Online tutorial Videos without Feedback and practical guidance will only take you so far. Whats the use of learning Songwriting & Vocal Production if you can’t apply it immediately to your music? This is why we have Song Labs at Garnish LA! Work on your songs and class materials in Song Labs in our state of the art Studio A. You can witness your songs transform using everything you have learned in class combined with the experience of your vocal recording instructor. Plug in your laptop and feel free to use the outboard gear and hardware synths to make your songs stand out! Co-write with your batch mates. We want you to leave with release ready vocals by the end of this course.

Garnish LA Studio A Gear List

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

Microphones- Manley Reference Cardioid, Shure SM57s, Shure SM7B

Pre Amps- Chandler Limited TG2, Heritage Audio 1073, API 512Cs upon request

Reverb- Bricasti Design M7

Compressors- Teletronix LA2A, Urei (Universal Audio) 1176, SSL XLogic G-series Compressor, Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressor

Piano- Yamaha U3

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

Universal Audio Satellite

 

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.

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
Garnish DJ Program

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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    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.

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