Vocal Production Class | New York
Vocal Instrumentation
- →The voice as a versatile instrument - shaping and enhancing vocal tone so it adds depth and emotion to the production.
Signal Chain
- →Optimising the chain for clarity, so every nuance of the performance is captured.
Performance Prowess
- →Getting the best out of a singer - capturing the raw emotion and the small details that make a take.
Editing Finesse
- →Timing and pitch, refined without losing the natural feel of the performance.
Harmony
- →Backing vocals and harmonies that complement the lead and add dimension.
Mixing Vocal Considerations
- →EQ, compression and effects chosen for vocals specifically, so they sit properly in the mix.
In our students' words.
“The teachers have so much realtime experience and are so knowledgeable - they translate that very well within the confines of the course - the best way to learn!”
Samantha Heard
Before you enrol.
Both. Every session runs in person in New York and live online at the same time.
Treating the voice as an instrument, building the right signal chain, coaching a performance, editing with finesse, arranging harmonies, and mixing vocals specifically.
18 hours. Tuition is $999 when you book 14 or more days ahead, or $1,199 after that, plus a $200 registration fee.
No. Singing is never mandatory in these sessions - plenty of students come to produce other people's voices, and listening is fine.
Yes - the 360° Garnish Music Academy carries vocal production inside a full production programme.
Yes - ask admissions about vocal production private instruction and we will pair you with a specialist.
18 hours - $999 (14+ days out) / $1,199 otherwise, + $200 registration
Ready when you are.
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