Dive into electronic music production with this beginners 6-week 1:1 Ableton Live course. This course has been carefully curated to support you in writing the music you have always dreamed of. Delivered through private 1:1 sessions, the course content is tailored to the student’s stylistic needs to ensure the correct tools are developed. Over 6 weeks, we will take the first steps on a journey into music production, developing the basic skills required to create an original production through Ableton.
Module 1
Layout & Tools
In our first session together, we explore the interface and layout of Ableton’s Session and Arrangement views. We begin our journey familiarising ourselves with the different devices Ableton includes and explore how these tools will help shape our compositions. Furthermore, we will focus on Ableton’s own onboard drum machines: Impulse & Drum Rack.
module 4
Electronic Music Theory
In Module 4 we tackle the basics of music theory head-on, focusing on the part it plays in creating electronic music. We dissect scales, voicings and common chord progressions so that we can implement these new skills into our productions.
module 2
Beats & Rhythms
In Module 2 we enter the world of rhythm. We dive deep into understanding the core elements that we use in electronic music to craft strong drum rhythms. Through understanding how Ableton’s onboard drum machines work, we are able to compose our first beat to begin our composition.
MOdule 5
Structure & Composition
In Module 5 we pull together everything we have learnt in the previous lessons and begin to form a track from this knowledge base. We develop our skills and understanding of song structure as well as study the techniques used by prominent producers to form finished tracks.
module 3
Basic Synthesis & Melody
In Module 3 we move into the world of synthesis, working with Subtractive synthesis within Ableton’s onboard synthesizer Analog. We will gain a strong understanding of how to create the synthesised sounds you will need to bring your productions to life. We will then use our new skillset to craft our first bass line and generate melodic ideas.
module 6
Final Arrangement & Mixdown
In our final module we fine-tune the composition we have been working on over the previous 5 weeks. For the finale part of the course, we learn the basics of how to Mix our track to give it a professional feel and ensure it stands out. By the end of this module, you will have generated the skills required to produce your own original track.
**Elective options are available if student is competent in a particular area.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone with a passion for wanting to learn how to create their own sonic landscapes using Ableton Live. Whether you are a total beginner who has never opened Ableton Live or someone who can create basic loops but wants to delve deeper this course is designed for you.
Application Information:
The course runs weekly for 6 weeks.
Each class is a 60-75min 1:1 session with instruction via zoom.
Following each session a PDF with extensive notes detailing your class will be provided.
Personalised Sounds and Presets are included.
Bonus video content sent out each week via email.
Dates:
Intake 1 - September 22nd - November 3rd (SOLD OUT)
Intake 2 - November 9th - 21st December
Investment: $750 AUD
*Strictly Limited Numbers Available
Requirements:
Full copy of Ableton Live, Zoom and access to a steady internet connection.
Mac with an Intel Multicore processor
Mac OS X v10.7 or later
4 GB of RAM
PC with 2 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) Multicore processor
Windows 7 (with SP1), Windows 8 or Windows 10
4 GB of RAM
Midi Keyboard (Not essential but encouraged)
““This was the perfect Ableton course for me as I have always been interested in creating electronic music but didn’t know where to begin. The course covered all the stages in music production and I now feel comfortable with using Ableton. The one on one tutoring is so much more valuable than other types of courses available. Louis is a fantastic teacher, he went through each module at a good pace, welcomed any questions, and helped with any difficulties I had. He gave constant constructive feedback and I feel like if you really want to learn how to produce music, then this is the best way to do it. I will definitely do other courses with Louis in the future to further my Ableton knowledge. 100% recommend “”
INSTRUCTOR:
Louis Tobin is a multi instrumentalist and producer based in Melbourne, Australia. His been producing music for the past 12 years with his early days spent in the control room working with bands. For the past 7 years his crafted out a career in electronic music spanning across many genres including Techno, Downtempo and World Music, with the past 4 years spent touring the world with his project Moontide. Louis has also composed music for film and television.
