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
8 weeks
All Levels
Oct 26
5-10 pax
Any DAW
Multiple sketches and tracks
Course outcomes
You'll finish with real music
You work through the creative blocks that stop songs getting finished, learning practical techniques to generate ideas, keep momentum and complete your music.
Check out the tracks our students have already released:
What you'll accomplish in this course
Turn ideas into full songs
Develop analytical listening skills
Overcome creative blocks
Develop stronger ideas
Use constraints and deadlines
Develop habits to finish tracks consistently
Course Journey
What you'll learn week by week
Mood and originality
How to create mood: Listen analytically and sketch from moods and emotions.
Influence vs originality: Balance influences and define your own sound.
Starting and momentum
Ways to start a song: Start from a beat, chord progression, melody or timbre.
Making music when uninspired: Stay productive and optimize your environment.
Constraints and deadlines
Creative restrictions: Write with a limited set of sounds and parameters.
Timeboxing and deadlines: Use a production calendar and finish to deadlines.
Habits and arrangement
Breaking habits: Use new techniques to generate ideas.
Arrangement techniques: Use subtractive arranging and references to finish tracks.
Presentations and review: Share your finished track and get feedback from your instructor and peers.
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
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?
Producers who start lots of songs but struggle to finish them.
None required. Any level and any DAW is welcome.
A set of finished sketches and tracks, plus a repeatable process for finishing music.
A laptop, headphones and any DAW you already use.
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. We look forward to meeting you!
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