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Ableton Production Program

Ableton Production Program
Los Angeles & Live Online

In our Ableton Production Program in LA, you will receive 120 Hrs of training In Ableton, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering. Work towards your certificate, while producing your own release ready music. Dive in and cover all aspects of music production in this revolutionary DAW as well as Ableton Suite’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.

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring Electronic Artists & DJs ready to dive into music production and build a strong foundation in Ableton Live
  • Songwriters & Producers looking to master Sound Design & Mixing to elevate their productions and make them release ready
  • Experienced music makers looking to master a streamlined creative workflow and fill any knowledge gaps

 

“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones

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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
• Track Critique & Promo Strategy Session with Industry Experts (Managers, A&Rs etc)
• 50% Discount on Ableton Live Suite, Free Garnish Sample libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia

Prerequisites
• Laptop with Ableton Suite software installed
• Headphones
You can purchase Ableton at 50% discount here. Contact us if you have any questions. This class is also included in our comprehensive 360 Garnish Music Academy .

The Garnish Los Angeles Experience
Why join Ableton Producer Program at Garnish LA?

Have peace of mind that we are the only Ableton and Apple certified training center in Los Angeles with a superior roster of instructors including Grammy-winners. You will have access to their practical tips and advice. Interacting with your like-minded class gives you advantage over anyone trying to teach themselves with books, online courses or tutorial videos. Learning music should be FUN – not tedious! Ableton is virtually the same on Mac and PC. If you missed a few classes and would like to catch up or simply want to repeat some or all of your program, our doors are always open to alums for the next course cycle.

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.

120 Hours

$4499 Tuition + $200 Registration Fee

 

(10% off Early Bird Special- $470 discount if booked 14 days before start!)

 

 

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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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Cameron Colley Music

Cameron Colley

Ableton
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Engineering
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Media Sound Design
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Projects
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Sound Design

Zhou

Ableton
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Songwriting
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Sound Design

Ableton Producer Program Modules

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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

See our Ableton DAW Course page for more details.

Sound Lab : Synthesis & Sound Design

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.

See our Mixing and Mastering pages for more info.

Music Mentoring in our Studios

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
  • 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
  • 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, Edge, 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.

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.

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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