This course is identical in content and topics covered to the regular 8 Week Ableton Music Production Course. Its only difference is that its run over 4 consequetive days as a condensed version of the original.

The 8 Week Ableton Music Production Course will teach you how to use software and how to make electronic music.

It follows a structured approach to music making that guides students through the steps in a logical straightforward manner that is easy to understand. Practical exercises and demonstrations will ensure students grasp software features and music making concepts.

The course will quickly show you how to use Ableton’s features and capabilities and then delve into the specifics of making your own songs and remixing other songs.

Audio editing and sample manipulation is just the beginning. You’ll learn how to use drum machines and synths as well as how write drum patterns, basslines and lead synth parts. Mixdown and mastering techniques will help you to complete a polished production.

All classes are hands-on and students are allocated class time to develop skills with instructor support. By the end of the course students will have:

• Mastered the essential features of Ableton Live,
• A solid understanding of the music production process
• The ability to produce music on their own

This course is ideal for DJ’s and individuals wanting to use Ableton Live and learn about music production, multi track recording and remixing.

Course Outline:

• Music Production Fundamentals
• Working With Loops And Audio Samples
• Developing a process for writing electronic music
• Audio editing and sample manipulation
• Understanding FX & FX Automation
• Introduction to Soundcards and Midi controllers
• Understanding MIDI and MIDI instruments
• Using Drum machines and writing drum patterns
• Using Synths and creating bassline and lead sounds
• Recording audio from external sources
• Midi & Key mapping
• Using Live as a performance sampler
• Understanding Song structure
• The mixdown process
• The mastering process

Features:

• Limit of 6 students per class
• Top of the line professional studio equipment
• Individual production workstations for each student
• Complete hands-on learning through out the entire course
• Large Projector Screen for instructors’ demonstrations
• Each workstation has:
• Mac laptop
• Live 8
• Midi controller keyboard
• Soundcard and headphones

Bonuses:

• 6 Month FREE access to production workstations
• 6 Month FREE Phone Tech Support From Instructors 6 Days a week
• Educational Discounts For Ableton Software
• Educational Discounts For Loop Masters Sample Libraries

Below is a list of available course dates coming up.