Beginner Producers and the more experienced self-taught students, seeking formal training to fill in gaps in their Ableton workflow
Artists who want to Produce and Mix their own records and dive into the world of Synthesis & Sound Design
“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones
World-class training: In Ableton, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering for the next generation of producers looking to get serious with their music using Ableton Live Suite . Work towards your certificate, while producing your own release-worthy music. Dive in and cover all aspects of music production in this revolutionary DAW as well as Ableton’s powerful add-ons, with the best of Max4Live devices. Learn in an intimate setting, with like-minded groups of no more than 8 in our specially designed learning labs and state of the art studios. Learning to produce the music you love should be fun and not frustrating!
Software Discounts: Our Students receive 40% discount on Ableton Suite. Thanks to our exclusive licensing partnerships, we have assembled a range of specialized assets: synthesizers, effects, and samples for Garnish Producer Program students. Our constantly evolving license-partners and content producers add thousands of dollars to the value of the course. Many of these products are yours to keep. Others are free to use while you learn and are then eligible for exclusive upgrades at a fraction of their regular price.
Course Highlights
120 hours of world-class training in Ableton, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering using Ableton Live Suite
Billboard and International Chart topping instructors teach in small class sizes ( not more than 8 ) for proper individual attention
Music Mentoring hours in our studios included with a Producer/Engineer instructor of your choice from our superior roster!
Track Critique & Promo Strategy Session with Industry Experts (Managers, A&Rs etc)
40% Discount on Ableton Live Suite
Free Garnish Sample libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia
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
(10% off Early Bird Special- $470 discount if booked 14 days before start!)Get in touch and our placement experts will follow up with information.
We can then set up an assessment call to get you enrolled in the most suitable schedule for you.
Ableton Producer Program Modules
Beats & Pieces : DAW Track Building in Ableton
Within days into class, you will be working your way around Ableton, as it serves you long-term as one of your most essential creative tools. Through a practical hands-on teaching style from veteran instructors, you will explore key concepts like MIDI Programming, Clips, Creative jamming, Sampling, Warping and Arranging. You will explore Live’s inspiring flagship instruments and plug-ins like Operator, Wavetable, Roar and the Glue Compressor and all standard tools like EQs, Compressors and Effects to get your tracks stand out. Our classes are always packed with assignments and projects to make sure you consistently practice music production and get expert feedback. Unlike watching tutorial videos this is the best path towards accelerated learning. We teach in Ableton in small classes of less than 8 students in sound treated labs, so you will get individual attention and have fun collaborating with your talented batch mates. If you’re a PC user – don’t worry, Ableton is virtually the same on Mac and PC
It is impossible to stand out as an artist or producer if you don’t carve out a sonic identity for yourself. Our Sound Lab- Synthesis & Sound Design module will teach you the language of Synthesizers and Samplers. We use everything from industry standard software plug-ins like Serum and Arturia Plug-in suite to exotic hardware synthesizers like the Juno 106 & 60, Moog, DX7 and Mellotron to take your music to the next level. While many pro electronic producers stick with only Subtractive Synthesis during their entire career, you will go way beyond exploring Granular, Additive, Wavetable, and FM types of synthesis. This section also covers sampling, glitch, resampling, and additional beat-making techniques to broaden your sound.
We will introduce you to the art of Reverse Engineering sounds in our Sound Labs. Listen to your favorite records and dissect the sounds in them. You can then either choose to use them as is or it can be a starting point to start developing your own sound libraries. Sound Design is a fast growing business in every area of the music industry from Hit Pop and EDM records to Video Games, VR, Film & TV.
See our Synthesis & Sound Design page for more details on this module and the complete hardware synth list in our studios.
Mixing & Mastering
There’s so much music on the internet and everyone is trying to get noticed. So, it really pays to make sure your mixes and final masters stand out. If they are lacking clarity, depth, and punch look no further. Our superior roster of instructors will share their knowledge in modules everything you need to create master-quality mixes, saving yourself a fortune on hiring professional engineers and studio time in the future!
Mixing Module: Learn the fundamentals behind acoustics and how to set up your hope studio properly. In our state of the art Studio A, learn about Compressors, EQs, Reverbs, Delays and other creative effects there by giving your fans and clients the best listening experience. We also dive into solving “mix-translation” problems from huge sound systems and controlled studio environments to Cars, phones and in-ears. Lets make sure your songs sound great everywhere!
Mastering Module: This course is designed for today’s multi-genre modern artists, producers and engineers. While being completely focused on mastering “in-the-box”, we provide you with the ability to achieve that release ready “commercial sound” through the understanding of various analog circuits and effect processors. At the end of class, you will leave with a fully mastered track fit for all streaming platforms and radio. You will also learn the steps and workflow to continue improving and forwarding your abilities for decades to come.
Online tutorial Videos and gear manuals will only take you so far. Whats the use of learning Music Production, Theory and your DAW if you can’t apply it immediately to your music? Learning without a feedback system leaves you open to mistakes and slows your progress.
This is why we added Mentoring to our Producer Programs. We will let students pick an instructor of their choice and work with them 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 instructor. Plug in your laptop and feel free to use the outboard gear and hardware synths to make your tracks stand out! Collaborate with your batch mates and write your next hit with the instructors mentoring. We want you to leave with release ready records out of the Producer Program.
GARNISH LA STUDIO A GEAR LIST
Studio set up- Pro Tools HDX with Apogee Dual Set up
DAWs- ProTools Ultimate, Ableton Live Suite, Logic Pro
Convertor- Lynx Aurora 8
Speakers- Adam S3V with Adam Sub 12, Yamaha NS10s with Bryston 4B Amp
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.
Track Critique & Promo Strategy with industry experts (Managers, A&Rs etc)
In this module you will play your tracks and songs to Artist/Producer Managers and A&Rs. You can use their feedback and critique to make any refinements to your music. You can also share your goals with them in music and with their help formulate a release strategy. You can also discuss promotion and create short and long term plans for your music. Ask questions regarding Publishing, Management, Ads & Marketing, Booking gigs, Touring and any general questions regarding the Music Business.
Curriculums : Music Technology and Music Business are constantly evolving as you know. So we update our curriculums routinely to give you the best experience.
Contact usand we will email you the latest versions for all current course offerings.
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Our Testimonials
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
Class sizes were perfect, so there was a great balance of one on one instruction and instruction on broad topics.
Adam Booker
The course was very enjoyable, challenging, and fulfilling. The Garnish School is a great space to learn the fundamentals essential to becoming a strong, well-developed music producer. The instructors took the time to teach & explain complex software techniques, and designed special classes to illustrate specific aspects of music making, and vocal recording techniques. The instructors were varied in their careers & producing styles, making for well-rounded instruction. The instructors were fun to engage with and were interested in building the students and our experiences. I'm so happy this school came to LA from London, and that I made the commitment to complete this course. I feel ready to jump forward and continue working on my music. Thanks to all the Garnish instructors and to Dave for creating this fantastic school!
Spencer Barnes @jaemisson
The Electronic Music Academy is a good time and super informative. I've been writing and producing music for the past year. There was so much I wanted to transcribe from my mind to my DAW, but I just didn't fully know how. Fortunately, the EMA course changed that in just a few short weeks. Very exciting! Not to mention the Garnish LA folks are super cool.
Patricia Seely
I came in knowing literally nothing and now I can make a quality track in just a day or two. Simple as that.
Jason Heffler @fluenceemusic
The course helped me learn exactly what I wanted to learn and more. It was super hands-on, which will help me retain what I learned in the course for a long time.
Benjamin S Shirken
I loved the small classes that made it easy to interact with the instructor and let you tailor the course to your needs and areas of improvement.
Brazzabelle
I went to school at Stanford for three years and had been taught by many great professors. But I'm thoroughly convinced that my Ableton teacher in the Electronic Music Academy was the best teacher I've ever had. The way he mixes new content, exercises, and little projects is really affective, and I felt like I could do pretty much whatever I want in Ableton.
William Huang
A lot of knowledgable teachers that are down to earth and easy going… amazing school all round!
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