Master music production with our comprehensive Ableton Live course
Ableton Live is more than just a DAW; it is a creative playground for producers, singers, and composers. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced musician looking to sharpen your skills, our Ableton Live Course is designed to help you unlock its full potential.
With over 10+ years of professional experience in music production, mixing and mastering, We will guide you step-by-step through everything from the basics of workflow to advanced techniques used in music production in our Ableton Live Course.
Who is this training for?
Ableton Live course is designed to help anyone who wants to bring their musical ideas to life. Whether you’re recording, producing, or editing, you’ll learn how to turn your creative vision into a finished piece of music.
Singers – Record and layer your vocals over professional-quality instrumentals.
Rappers – Craft tight, punchy rap tracks using custom beats and vocal effects.
Songwriters – Compose and arrange full songs for your lyrics using samples, loops, or virtual instruments.
Video Editors – Sync and blend voiceovers, background music, and sound effects seamlessly in your video timeline.
DJs & Music Producers – Create, remix, and arrange your own mixtapes or live sets with precision and creativity.
What You’ll Learn
Getting Started
- Introduction to Ableton Live interface
- Session View vs Arrangement View
- Setting up preferences
Core Audio & Setup
- Audio basics, signal flow & recording fundamentals
- Mic types & usage in different scenarios
- Audio interface, bit depth, sample rate, AD/DA conversion
- DAW setup: audio/MIDI preferences, file management, latency & buffer size
- Understanding tracks, clips, and scenes
- Transport control, tempo, markers, track I/O panel
- Group tracks, track delay concepts
- Clip properties, MIDI properties
- Browser usage, auditioning & managing samples
- Efficient file organisation for large projects
MIDI Mastery
- Drawing vs recording MIDI, overdub concepts
- Pencil tool, pointer usage, note movement & duplication
- MIDI editor, grid configuration & quantisation techniques
- Fold view, legato, reverse, velocity & transposition
- Advanced MIDI effects: arpeggiator, chord effect, pitch, random, scale, velocity
BPM and Time Signature
- Understanding BPM and Time signature
- Tap tempo for starting composition
- Figuring out how to find BPM of songs and loops
- Understanding the time grid and different note devisions
Beat Making & MIDI
- Programming drums with Drum Rack
- MIDI basics and note editing
- Using VST instruments & Ableton stock instruments
- Creating basslines, chords, and melodies
Audio Recording & Editing
- Recording in Ableton
- Comping techniques using Take lanes
- Punch in/out recording
- Warping and time correction
- Audio editing techniques for precision
- Locators, loop controls
Effects & Processing/Routing
- Using EQ, compression, and reverb
- Creative use of delay, filters, and modulation
- Audio effect racks & instrument racks
- Mixer controls, send/return tracks, headphone cue setup
Audio Warping & Quantisation
- Warping modes explained
- Transient & warp markers
- Audio quantisation for tight timing
Mixing & Mastering in Ableton
- Balancing levels & frequencies
- Vocal processing inside Ableton
- EQ8 in depth: L/R & M/S processing
- Compression, reverb & advanced signal routing
- Series/parallel processing inside racks
- Utility tools for gain staging, panning & mono compatibility
- Stem export and final mastering
Audio Effects in Depth
- Auto Filter, Auto Pan, Echo, Frequency Shifter
- Utility, Limiter, Tuner & advanced metering
- Vocoder: creative & corrective use cases
Automation & Creative Workflow
- Recording, drawing & editing automation
- Dynamic transitions & advanced automation curves
- Using automation for creative sound design
Sound Design & Creativity
- ADSR envelopes
- Synth basics: oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs
- Designing your own sounds using simpler
- Creating your own instruments in Live
- Vocal chops
- Creative resampling & layering
- Sound design deep dive
- Designing 808s, plucks, pads, synths, subs etc
- Drum racks: choke groups, I/O, send/return, FX
- Macro controls, mapping, velocity editors & key zones
Why Learn with Us?
Our Ableton Live Course has following benefits:
- Hands-on learning with real projects, not just theory
- Customised pace based on your goals (beginner to advanced)
- Insider tips & shortcuts from 10+ years of real-world production
- Guidance on industry workflows & professional standards
- Learn not just how to use Ableton, but how to think like a producer
Training Format
- One-on-One Sessions (Online/Offline) – personalised learning experience
- Structured Modules – from basics to advanced production
- Practical Assignments – to apply what you learn immediately
- Flexible Duration – weekly or intensive formats available
By the end of Ableton Live Course, you will:
- Be comfortable producing tracks in Ableton Live
- Understand professional workflow from start to finish
- Know how to record, arrange, mix, and master inside Ableton
- Have the confidence to create your own music, remixes, and Projects
Ready to enrol in our Ableton Live Course?
Get in touch today to book your Ableton Live Course sessions and take the first step towards learning Ableton Live DAW