Advanced Composition & Arrangement

Use advanced composition techniques to add sophistication to your music

A hands on advanced course covering transcription, advanced harmony and melody, and remixing, to add depth and sophistication to your compositions.

5.0 Google rating

from 200+ reviews, more reviews than any other music production school

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

Duration
Duration

11 weeks

Level
Level

Advanced

Start dates
Start dates

Sept 27

Class size
Class size

5-10 pax

DAW
DAW

Ableton or Logic

Final Project
Final Project

A remix and track remake

Course outcomes

You'll finish with real music

You build on composition fundamentals with transcription, advanced harmony and melody and remixing, finishing with more sophisticated arrangements and a remix of your own.

Check out the tracks our students have already released:

What you'll accomplish in this course

Transcribe by ear

Transcribe by ear

Remake a track from scratch

Remake a track from scratch

Learn advanced harmony

Learn advanced harmony

Reharmonize melodies

Reharmonize melodies

Create stronger voice leading

Create stronger voice leading

Learn to remix

Learn to remix

Course Journey

What you'll learn week by week

Transcription
Class 1

Remakes and transcription: Transcribe drum beats using EQ and your ear.

Class 2

Melodic transcription: Find keys and transcribe melodies.

Class 3

Chord transcription: Transcribe diatonic and non-diatonic chord progressions.

Advanced theory
Class 4

Rhythmic tools: Work with polymeter, polyrhythm and odd time signatures.

Class 5

Advanced melody: Use modes, scales and melodic development.

Class 6

Advanced harmony: Apply modulation, non-diatonic harmony and voice leading.

Harmonization and remixing
Class 7

Harmonization: Harmonize and reharmonize melodies.

Class 8

Remixing (bootleg): Create a bootleg remix.

Remixing and finishing
Class 9

Remixing with stems: Remix a track from stems.

Class 10

Remixing continued: Build progressions, melodic elements and transitions.

Class 11

Final presentation: Present your work and get feedback.

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 weekly format.

Small group feedback

Personal feedback from pro producers so you improve faster

Hands on assignments

Apply new concepts each week and use them to build your track

Exclusive discounts

Save up to 50% on selected software

343 Labs certificate

Receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

Some of your instructors

Learn from active producers

Mentorship from active producers, performers, and engineers shaping today's electronic music scene.

Stella Key
65M+ StreamsClub DJ

Stella Key

Producer DJ Vocal Producer

Producer, DJ, and topliner with releases and collaborations.

Great Dane
TeamSupremeFestival Artist

Great Dane

Producer DJ TeamSupreme Founder

Touring producer DJ and TeamSupreme founder known for bass music production.

John Selway
Techno ArtistLabel Owner

John Selway

Techno Producer DJ Label Owner

NYC techno artist and label owner with decades of releases and touring.

Hear from our students

300+ 5-star reviews
Tess Bianchi Tess Bianchi
Posted on Google

I took the in person Ableton Immersive class and it was amazing! My teacher (Dane) was so knowledgable and inspirational. I feel really comfortable using Ableton now and have two tracks from the class. Also going in person was nice because it kept me accountable. It’s cool that 343 even has that offering since so many people are doing remote only classes. I definitely hesitated at first, but I thought. If I was going to take do a masters program, I would stop working and pay wayyy more money, and I want to learn it so why not do it? That was one of the best decisions of my life. If you are hesitating, just do it! It’s totally worth it.

Shaun Farrugia Shaun Farrugia
Posted on Google

I love taking classes with 343 Labs. I started in 2019, completely fresh. I knew nothing about production or music! If you’re serious about pursuing music production and want to make an investment in yourself, 343 labs was a great place for me to start my journey and figure out what I want to do. It really feels like a community here. The teachers know thier stuff; John Selway and Abe Duque teach here. I took the 2 Ableton Live classes along with Synthesizers for producers. These classes gave me a pretty good grounding in these tools. It’s also helped me navigate the technical depth in this industry. Solid investment for me!

Kristen Barry Kristen Barry
Posted on Google

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my experience at 343 labs. Instructors are incredibly talented and knowledgeable. Class sizes are small enough that you get a ton of personalized attention and you can learn from the other student’s work as well. No matter what kind of music you want to make, instructors and classmates offer super valuable feedback. If you’ve ever thought about learning how to make electronic music or getting a more intimate understanding of Ableton, Logic, mixing/mastering, etc (they have tons of different courses) I can’t think of a better place.

Jason Todd Jason Todd
Posted on Google

I cannot say enough good things about our experiences with 343 Labs! My teenage son has spent two summers in the 343 Labs summer program (in person last year and online this year) and absolutely loved it. The instructors are all experienced professionals who are equally gifted teachers. My son loves music production (he’s a very advanced student and practitioner for his age) and he’s learned so much in the program. We’ve found 343 Labs to be a nurturing, educational and fun environment that has had extremely positive influence on his development and joy of making music. Everyone at 343 Labs has been incredibly supportive of my son and gone out of their way to stay connected, continually encouraging his development in the most generous and sincere fashion. I should also mention that the facilities are fantastic if you plan to attend in person, but they also do a magnificent job teaching their courses online. Music production is well suited to teaching remotely and with so many activities cancelled now due to COVID its wonderful to have an activity that my son can participate in remotely. We are so happy to be part of the 343 community and I wholeheartedly encourage anyone considering taking classes at 343 Labs to do so. They are the real deal.

Théau Ravier Théau Ravier
Posted on Google

I moved from France just to take the classes and don’t regret my decision. The teachers are high level, we were only 3/4 students on each class, and it really pushed me to learn hards things that i would never have bothered self teaching. I really saw the value of going to a physical location for discipline purpose. Also Berlin is the place to be for networking. And networking is 50% of the job!
Thanks Max, keep it up!!

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PRICING & SCHEDULE

Advanced Composition & Arrangement [NYC]

Advanced Composition & Arrangement [NYC]

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Schedule: Sept 27-Dec 13, 2026, (no class Nov 29), Sundays, 3:15-6pm

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FAQS

Still have questions?

Producers with a solid grasp of composition who want to add sophistication and learn to remix.

Yes. We recommend the Composition & Arrangement course or equivalent experience first.

A remix and more sophisticated arrangements, plus advanced harmony and melody skills.

A laptop, headphones and a DAW (Ableton or Logic).

You can book a private make-up class for a reduced fee.

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.

Not sure if this is the right course?

Talk to our team about your goals, experience level, and schedule. We'll help you choose the right course.

Call 1-800-243-3405 or book a free call. 
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