Ableton Certified Training Center
1 of 119 worldwide
Active artists as instructors
not career educators
Taught at our NYC location
Also available in Berlin and online
Course at a glance
5 days
Beginner
On request
5-10 pax
Ableton
A finished track sketch
Course outcomes
You'll know how to build a track in Ableton
In five focused days you cover the essentials of producing in Ableton Live, building a track from drums and chords through arrangement, mixing and a rough master.
Check out the tracks our students have already released:
What you'll accomplish in this course
Program a beat
Choose strong sounds
Create chords and melodies
Use audio effects
Arrange your idea
Export your track
Course Journey
What you'll learn day by day
Day 1: Drums and Session View
Overview and interface: Get around Session View, tracks and scenes.
Drum programming: Program drums and edit MIDI and velocity.
Rhythm 101: Make straight and broken beats and use scenes for variations.
Day 2: Melody, chords and bass
Music theory basics: Note names, scales, and major and minor.
Chords and melody: Build a progression and melody in key.
Basslines and layers: Add basslines and layer chord parts for a fuller sound.
Day 3: Audio, samples and effects
Audio effects 101: Use EQ, compression, reverb and delay
Use audio effects creatively to shape sounds
Using sends & returns
Day 4: Arrangement
Session to Arrangement: Record your ideas into the timeline.
Arranging: Build song sections with dynamics and subtractive arranging.
Variations and transitions: Add fills, breaks, risers and automation.
Day 5: Intro to mixing
Mixing: Balance levels, panning and EQ for a rough mix.
Rough mastering and export: Add a limiter and export your finished track.
Value
What's included?
Everything you need to learn, practice, and keep improving after class.
Live group classes
Learn directly from an experienced producer in a structured, hands on format.
Small group feedback
Personal feedback from pro producers so you improve faster
Hands on assignments
Apply new concepts each session and use them to build your track
Exclusive discounts
Save up to 50% on selected software
Some of your instructors
Learn from active producers
Mentorship from active producers, performers, and engineers shaping today's electronic music scene.
Stella Key
Producer • DJ • Vocal Producer
Producer, DJ, and topliner with releases and collaborations.
Great Dane
Producer • DJ • TeamSupreme Founder
Touring producer DJ and TeamSupreme founder known for bass music production.
John Selway
Techno Producer • DJ • Label Owner
NYC techno artist and label owner with decades of releases and touring.
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FAQS
Still have questions?
Anyone who wants to learn the essentials of Ableton Live fast in an intensive format, no experience needed.
No. This is a beginner bootcamp with no prior music or production knowledge required.
A rough original track you built across the five days, plus a working knowledge of the production workflow.
A laptop, headphones and Ableton Live Suite. You get up to 50% off Ableton Live as part of the course.
Because the bootcamp is a fast, continuous format we recommend attending every day. Talk to our team if you need to reschedule.
Yes. Flexible monthly payment plans are available through Affirm so you can spread the cost.

Call 1-800-243-3405 or schedule a free Zoom with Nacho. We look forward to speaking with you.


