Although we recommend a class environment for our classes, we do offer bespoke music production private instruction one to one, or in small groups, as an alternative for all of our classes for people who want to do our courses but are unable to commit to a schedule, or want a bespoke experience.
Completion of a course one to one comfortably takes two-thirds of the time than in the group sessions, so we cut a 36-hour course down to 24 hours. Lessons are at times suited to you, and subject to the availability of your instructor. Cost when booking a whole course or a 24-hour block music production private tuition package is $65 p/h ($1560 for the 24 hours). If you wish to book fewer than 24 hours, hour by hour private tuition with instructors on our roster is $90 p/h, and each session is a minimum of three hours.
DJ courses are 20 studio hours so the price is $1300. With a block booking, lessons are bespoke so you do not have to stick to the curriculum of any particular course. If you wish to book fewer than 24 hours, hour by hour private tuition with instructors on our roster is $90 p/h, and each session is a minimum of three hours.
Location –
At your home studio: No additional fee, but reasonable gas and travel time may be added, particularly for short sessions in far away places!
Not at your place: Add $10 p/h if you wish the tuition at your instructor’s home studio; add $40 $20 p/h (half price for private students) if you wish to use our acoustically treated pro studio (see image above) at your local Garnish facility; no additional fee if we can find you a spot at one of our facilities.
Online over Zoom: No additional charge, but there are no discounts for private instruction.
We are the only Apple & Ableton-endorsed music production school, with certified trainers and Grammy Award-winning instructors.
If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message or call (347) 746-4604 before booking.
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