Can I take it online?

Yes. The Music Foundations course runs in person at Garnish Chicago and live online in the same sessions, using our music collaboration software, Muse - you join whichever suits you.

The foundations every producer needs before specialising - the ground the Academy and the producer programmes build on.

How long is it, and what does it cost?

The Music Foundations course runs in small groups in Chicago. Ask admissions at Garnish Chicago for the current dates and tuition.

Music Foundations Class

Music Foundations

→Keys and Chords All about keys – happy and sad chords How to find the key of a song – the root note Scales and arpeggios in practice Musical frequency spectrum
→Intro to Written Music Understanding and creating chord charts Chord progressions Time & key signatures Dynamics - score examples - Beethoven's 5th score example Song structure and form
→Musical Notes & Chords in Relative Context Pedal tones and leading tones Modulations & key changes Melody, bassline & harmony
→Translating Ideas in Practice Articulations Musical phrasing on instruments and vocals Dynamics & the importance of silence Riffs and riffing How to write a hook
→Presentation and Critique of Student Projects The importance of electronic tools for composition Lead lines, pads and rhythmic section Transposition in practice and theory When & how to break the rules
→Rhythm Rhythm & your body Note lengths and starting position Bars, beats, syncopation & polyrhythms Rhythmic precision - swing vs. straight vs. swag

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message or call (424) 653 6481. To go ahead and book, you can use the 'BOOK NOW' buttons, and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!

2017 | $999

Sundays | 11 - 6

February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26

Summer School | 11 - 6

August 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26

Sundays | 11 - 6

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5

2018: Same schedule

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In Chicago, the city that gave the world house music, the Music Foundations runs the way it does everywhere we teach: small groups, hands-on, with working producers as instructors. If getting to the studio is not practical, the same sessions run live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.

Testimonials

Hear it from our students.

“This kind of material and skill needs to be well TAUGHT. The instructors were excellent teachers and mentors. They are very passionate about the craft - and are extremely knowledgeable as well as experienced. But they also are very good at articulating the lessons and passing along that wisdom so we can learn... The course was an excellent mix of discussion as well as hands-on training. The instructors also set an exceptional tone for our classroom and created an environment that was motivating and optimal for learning. Great job!”

Eugene KirillovAlan Guno