Making Music in Ableton Live
Dates will be added by August 15th.
In the meantime feel free to contact us for more information!
Dates & Class Times TBA
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8-week beginner level course
In-person at Keylab
Classes are 90 minutes long
$450 or two payments of $225
Click "Book Course" to see available session dates
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Open to musicians and non-musicians.
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No musical knowledge or previous experience with music production software is required to participate.
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You must have a laptop which you can bring to class and can run Ableton Live (see details below).
Please note that adult courses are non-refundable.
With at least 2 weeks notice of cancelation prior to the start of a course, we will offer credit towards another course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Making Music in Ableton Live - Level 1 is the perfect class for budding producers of all styles looking to step up their game, or for anyone who wants to learn their way around one of the world's most popular music production programs.
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Each class covers a main topic that we will explore together through various exercises. Participants will also be allowed time to work privately on their own pieces under guidance of the instructor.
By the end of this 8-week course, you will have a much stronger understanding of the most essential music production & songwriting concepts, and you’ll be able to confidently write songs and produce your own tracks! ​
Production topics include:
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Using MIDI keyboards and virtual instruments
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Understanding the basics of waveform synthesis & audio sampling
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Learning how to edit audio
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Using effects like reverbs and delays
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Recording live in real time
Songwriting topics include
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Coming up with strategies for creating musical parts,
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Using chords/harmony
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Understanding basic song form,
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Arranging, layering, and mixing tracks together to create a final piece
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NOTE: You will need Ableton Live Intro, Standard, or Suite to take this course. Ableton a free trial for 30 days. After your trial, you can decide which edition is right for you to purchase. When you enroll in the course, we will help you with choosing the right edition, but feel free to contact us if you have any questions about which edition of Ableton live is right for you!