360° Music Production Academy | Los Angeles
1 year | 360 Hours | Certified
Our flagship course for artists, producers, songwriters and DJs - taught by Grammy-nominated, chart-topping instructors in top Los Angeles Scroll 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..
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.
Meet Our World-class Instructors
Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Artists. See more here.
Why choose Garnish Music Production Academy?
Our Students Say. . .
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“The course does a good job of expressing the importance of all aspects of music. Synthesis, business, phycology, marketing/branding are all building blocks of the aspiring musician pyramid. Armed with knowledge from each category (and of course good work ethic), anyone can navigate the long, crazy road to becoming a successful and happy musician.”
Daniel Ferenbach
Los Angeles 360° Music Academy (360 hours, 1 year)
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