Electronic Music Production & Mixing Courses in Ableton Live  

 Why Ableton Live?  

Ableton Live is one of the most powerful and intuitive digital audio workstations (DAW) for creating and performing electronic music. Its unique approach to the creative process, flexibility, and extensive capabilities make it the choice of professionals worldwide. With Ableton Live, you’ll be able to:

• Quickly bring musical ideas to life.
• Experiment with sound and create unique textures.
• Easily arrange your compositions.
• Professionally mix and master tracks.

Our Courses  

We offer individual lessons at our studio in Tallinn, allowing us to fully focus on your goals and learning pace.

1. “Foundations of Electronic Music Production in Ableton Live” Course (for beginners)

This course is ideal for those taking their first steps into the world of electronic music and Ableton Live. You’ll learn:

• Introduction to Ableton Live: Interface, main modes (Session View and Arrangement View), navigation.
• Rhythm and Beat Basics: Creating drum parts, using drum machines and samples.
• Melody and Harmony: Working with MIDI, creating basslines, chords, and arpeggios.
• Sound Synthesis: Introduction to basic synthesis types (subtractive, additive, etc.) and using Ableton’s built-in synthesizers.
• Sampling: Fundamentals of working with audio samples, slicing, and processing them.
• Arrangement: Track structure, building intros, verses, choruses, and transitions.
• Using Effects: Reverb, delay, EQ, compression, and others for sound shaping.

2. “Advanced Production and Arrangement in Ableton Live” Course (for intermediates)

This course is designed for those already familiar with the basics of Ableton Live and wishing to deepen their knowledge:

• Deep Dive into Synthesis: Advanced techniques for working with Serum, Sylenth1, Massive (or other popular synthesizers).
• Complex Rhythmic Patterns: Groove, swing, polyrhythm.
• Advanced Arrangement: Creating dynamic changes, parameter automation, building tension and release in a track.
• Sound Design: Crafting unique sounds, atmospheres, and textures.
• Vocal Work: Recording, editing, and processing vocal tracks.

3. “Professional Mixing and Mastering in Ableton Live” Course

Give your music studio quality! This course will teach you the intricacies of mixing and preparing tracks for release:

• Acoustics Basics: How to prepare your workspace for mixing.
• Preparation for Mixing: Project organization, gain staging.
• Equalization: Advanced EQ techniques for cleaning and shaping sound.
• Compression and Gating: Controlling dynamic range, creating density and fullness.
• Spatial Effects: Advanced use of reverb, delay, and other spatial effects.
• Stereo Panning: Creating a wide and deep soundstage.
• Automation: Using automation to create dynamics and movement within a track.
• Mastering: Preparing a track for release, final processing, using a limiter, multiband compression.
• Reference Track Analysis: How to use reference tracks to improve your sound.

Our Advantages:

• Experienced Practitioner-Instructors: Learn from active musicians and sound producers who will share their secrets and techniques.
• Individual Approach: One-on-one lessons with an instructor for maximum effectiveness.
• Practical Focus: Strong emphasis on hands-on practice and creating your own music.
• Up-to-Date Knowledge: We keep track of the latest trends and updates in the world of electronic music and Ableton Live.
• Flexible Schedule: Ability to arrange a convenient time for your lessons.

Our Pricing (prices are in Euros €)

All lessons are conducted individually and in-person at our studio in Tallinn.

• “Foundations of Electronic Music Production in Ableton Live” Course: 35 € per 60 minutes
• “Advanced Production and Arrangement in Ableton Live” Course: 45 € per 60 minutes
• “Professional Mixing and Mastering in Ableton Live” Course: 55 € per 60 minutes