Music Production with Ableton Short Course

Course overview

The Music Production with Ableton Short Course offers students an insight into the basics of music production using Ableton software.

With a focus on electronic music and music production, this 25-hour course is taught through a combination of workshops, practical exercises on Ableton, in-class discussions and tutor examples.

Students learn the basics of Ableton software, audio editing, DAW session management, creating and manipulating MIDI, synthesis basics, chords and melody, Ableton instruments and effects, arrangement basics for electronic music, automation and mixing.

Students will need to have a copy of Ableton Live software (Ableton 'Suite' is recommended) as they will be expected to work on Ableton for at least 1 hour per day outside of classes. By the end of the course, students should have made a piece of electronic music using Ableton software.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at beginners with little to no experience of Ableton who are keen to get started making music. It would be an ideal choice for anyone who wants to get into producing electronic music, DJs who want to begin making their own productions, and those interested in learning more about making music on the computer using Ableton. A passion and interest in music in general would be beneficial.