Introduction to Ableton Live

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• Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
• Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 19 January 2024 or when the course reaches full capacity.

Ages 18+

Course Dates & Times

Tuesday evenings on 23, 30 January, 6, 13, 20, 27 February 2024
7pm–9pm, GMT (UTC+/-0)

About Introduction to Ableton Live

This six-week online course will teach you the fundamental concepts of music production software Ableton Live.

With the support and guidance of electronic music producer Mel Uye-Parker, you will cover a variety of topics including MIDI sequencing, recording, drum programming, audio sampling, FX, automation and more. By the end of the course you will know how to compose your very own track in Ableton Live.

Who is the course for?

• Anyone aged 18 and over interested in learning about Ableton: beginner Ableton Live users migrating from other Digital Audio Workstations (DAWS).
• There is no upper age limit on this course. We encourage and welcome participants from all ages 18 and over.

What can I expect?

You can expect to learn about the following topics:

• MIDI sequencing
• Recording
• Drum programming
• Working with instruments
• Working with audio/ sampling
• Audio and MIDI effects, automation and more

By the end of the course, you will have composed and be able to perform a completed track in Ableton Live.

The course will include optional homework and there will be opportunities for questions and answers with the course tutor.

Do I need anything for the course?

• A computer/ laptop
• A copy of the latest edition of Ableton Live (you can download the 90-day trial for course)
• A MIDI controller/ keyboard
• Pen/ pad

Course Fee

£275

Book Now

• Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
• Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 19 January 2024 or when the course reaches full capacity.

Eligibility

• For everyone aged 18+. There is no upper age limit on this course. We encourage and welcome participants from all ages 18 and over.
• A basic understanding of Ableton Live such as:
  • Beginning a new session
  • Adjusting the tempo of your project.
  • Importing audio and MIDI files into your project.
  • Loading and producing sounds using software instruments.
  • Editing MIDI notes and sequences.
  • Exporting your track
• Participants must have sufficient English language skills to cope with course demands.

Online Short Courses Requirements

All sessions will take place online using Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you in advance of the course start date with further instructions.

To participate in online classes you will need the following:

• An email address
• A reliable internet connection
• A laptop/tablet/desktop computer with a microphone and camera (most have these included)
• Speakers/headphones (the speakers in your laptop/tablet/computer should be sufficient)
• A fully updated web browser able to use the most up to date version of Zoom, or a fully updated Zoom client

If you have any questions regarding joining one of our online courses please contact us.

About the Course Tutor

Mel Uye-Parker is an electronic music producer and sound engineer from London.  Her projects include: Yesking (BBE), Rae & Christian (Late Night Tales), MJIRI (Give/ Take), Matthew Herbert (Accidental Records) and OMOTE.

She is also an experienced educator, an Ableton Certified trainer lecturing at Berklee College of Music, Point Blank Music School, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.