Rhythm Section Programming Course | Tokyo
Course — Tokyo

Rhythm Section Programming Course | Tokyo

At a glance
Duration
18 hours
Format
In-person in Tokyo or Live Online
You leave with
Programmed parts that sound played, not drawn in
No instrument needed
You are programming drums, guitar and bass - not learning to play them
Pairs with
Any production course - this is what stops a track sounding like a grid
  • →Think like a drummer. Make realistic drum patterns and fills
  • →Make your guitar and bass parts more musical
  • →Learn how top session musicians approach their instruments
  • →Master the rhythm section: the building blocks of your beat
In Tokyo this course is taught in small groups by working producers, with classes at our studio and a live-online option for students elsewhere in Japan, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. The syllabus is the one taught across the whole Garnish network. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.
Testimonials

What our students say.

“It was really useful to fully understand the principles after all this time. I highly recommend Garnish”

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Questions we hear a lot.

Tuition

18 Hours | In-Person: ¥200,000 | Live Online also available

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