Ableton Live and Rekordbox Mastering. Become a DJ/Producer

From 39.18 € /h

Every producer or DJ has a different ear. I adapt my lessons to your favorite genre.
I focus on teaching you a fast workflow in Ableton Live so you can finish tracks instead of getting stuck on an 8 bar loop.
Lessons can be held via high quality audio streaming.
I am an active producer and DJ in the Montreal electronic scene. I don't just teach the manual; I share the studio secrets and industry standards that make a track sound professional on a club system.
My lessons are for complete beginners, immediate artists and hobbysits to pros

Extra information

I am an active producer and DJ in the Montreal electronic scene. I don't just teach the manual; I share the syudio secrets and industry standards that make a track sound professional on a club system. Whether it's mastering Ableton, organizing your Rekordbox library, or understanding the Montreal nightlife ecosystem, I provide real world insights.

Location

Online from Canada

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

French

Arabic

Skills

Music composition

Ableton live

Djing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Gaëtan

4.88

(8)

Learn the basics of softwares such as Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live, whether for music or creating voiceovers, energizing the sound part of a movie

- Configure your machine, midi interface, keyboard, microphone and software
- Make a quality recording and optimize the takes
- Use synthesizers, Drum Kit, ... and start a production
- Make a mix and a master with the software plugins
- A multitude of tips depending on your field of application

Please note, this course is not intended to improve you in these areas but to familiarize you with your equipment, understand how to start a production and mix / master with your software.

THIS COURSE IS NOT:
- is not a course including pure and hardcore Solfeggio
- is not an exhaustive course on all softwares capabilities

Dario

4.88

(8)

Professional electronic musician
2 master's degrees in Jazz and Live-Electronics at Conservatorium v Amsterdam

Producing your own music is easier and easier, let's work songs from your own productions and go through wonders of Ableton live for production and live usage.

We will discuss EQ, Compressions, Effects, synthesis and mixing.
Music theory on guitar and piano are also a topic of discussion.

Students of any level are welcome
LGBTQ + friendly

Arnoult

4.88

(8)

Ableton is a powerful tool. Once you understand it, you can turn any musical idea into reality — pretty amazing, right? To give you an idea, here are some topics I can teach:

- Working with audio- and MIDI-tracks
- Synthesis
- Creative sampling
- Arrangement
- Mixing
- Effects and processing
- Chords and Melodies etc.

Feel free to bring up anything you’d like to know more about. You decide what we’ll talk about, of course!

I can help you transform your raw ideas into a complete song structure, all in a flexible and collaborative way where your creative vision is key.

I graduated as a Music Producer and Sound Engineer from dBs Berlin
I played live shows at Tomorrowland, ADE etc

Hossein

4.88

(8)

I studied music production and audio engineering. I am an expert music producer since 2009 and a professional Ableton teacher since 2018 ( Techno, House, Trap, DnB, Dubstep, FutureBass, Trance, etc ). Lessons will be designed based on the students' wishes and knowledge but if you are a beginner you will learn:
Part1: Ableton general knowledge from beginner to expert level including: - Session view. - Arrangement view. - Editing audios. - Sound design. - Remixing any songs. - Ableton Live mode.
Part2: - Compose and arrange a professional-sounding track. - Set up a project for optimal workflow and flawless composition. - Create all elements of a track including drum patterns, chord patterns, and bass-lines, etc. Principal synthesis and synthesizer techniques (ADSR, LFO, Modulation, etc.) -Vocal Processing: Doubling, Vocoders, Formant Shifting. -Arrangement Tips and Secrets to take a track to the next level. -Advanced mixing and mastering techniques to get your track signed by labels (EQ, Compression, etc.)

Maxime

4.88

(8)

Composer and producer for more than 10 years on Ableton, I propose to accompany you in your artistic journey, whether you are just starting out or already well invested!

My lessons are always adapted to the needs of the student, so together we could:
- Learn to compose on Ableton or other DAW (music software)
- Learn the sound design adapted to the genre you want to produce
- Learn to mix
- Learn mastering
- Continue a piece you are on, to make it take on another dimension
- Make "guided" production
- Talk about hardware, software and support you in your choices

Classes can take place:
- in Visio on Zoom (which I recommend, we are both with a sound system with which we are used, the audio quality remains unchanged and the course is recorded to see it in replay at home!)
- at home, for a travel fee

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or special wishes!

Jim

4.88

(8)

Hi, my name is Jim. I'm an electronic music producer with a Master’s degree in Music from the Fontys Academy of Arts (Rockacademie) in Tilburg, Netherlands. Music has always been my way of exploring the world — through raw field recordings, synthesis, and emotional storytelling. Over the past 12 years, I’ve developed a complete, self-sufficient creative process: from concept to composition, sound design to vocal production, mixing, mastering, and live performance. I’m passionate about helping others gain those same end-to-end technical skills — so they can bring their own musical vision fully to life.

As Malvae, I’ve written, sung, recorded, produced, mixed, mastered, and performed all of my work. My music reached #17 in the Spotify Viral 50 charts in the USA, gathered millions of streams, and featured in international film productions including King of the Streets and Netflix’s Terrace House Japan. One of the most formative moments in my career was my Amazonas album project, where I traveled into the Amazon rainforest to record and manipulate natural sounds. 90% of that album was created entirely from these field recordings, reshaped through granular synthesis and advanced sound design into a cohesive sonic journey. That experience deeply shaped how I approach my music and how I teach sound design and composition.

I’ve headlined shows at iconic venues like Melkweg Amsterdam with immersive, self-built audiovisual live sets using Ableton Live, modular gear, sequencers, and Resolume for live integrated visuals. I curated my own events and performed at venues like A’dam Tower, OT301. I also teach at studios such as Wisseloord in Hilversum, guiding students through the technical and creative intersections of sound and performance.

Selected Works & Collaborations:

My EP Like Bees to a Hive began as a soundscape for fashion brand Lobomar’s collection Final Orders, Please, presented at the Amsterdam World Museum. I collaborated with South African poet Julia-Beth Harris, integrating her spoken word into a seamless, atmospheric release. From sequential Prophet 6 textures to ADX1 drum machine layers and detailed field recordings, I handled every layer, from concept through multitrack production to the final live performance in London.

My Chrysalis EP, released as a limited-edition heavyweight red vinyl, pushed that even further, combining ethereal vocals, analog grit, and unique textures to craft an emotionally rich release. I personally led every part of the project’s technical and creative execution, from arrangement and vocal production to final mixing, mastering and vinyl press preparation.

In addition to my own projects, I’ve worked as a vocal producer and mixing engineer, including on Esther Veen’s EP Before I Go, where I handled recording, complex vocal layering, creative processing, production, multivocal arrangement and final mixing to deliver a polished, high-impact sound.

About the lessons:

My sessions are fully customised to your experience level, goals and grounded in real-world music production. Whether you’re just getting started or want to deepen your technical ability, you’ll learn how to develop professional workflows and the creative independence to finish what you start.

We can explore:

- Building advanced music production workflows and creative strategies
- Recording, Composition, arrangement, and storytelling through sound
- Full-stack mixing and mastering — from bedroom setups to pro-level delivery
- Synthesis and sampling — from sound shaping basics to high-level manipulation
- Multi vocal production, vocal recording, editing, layering, FX, and creative processing techniques
- Translating your music into a compelling live set with Ableton Live
- Applying music theory practically in electronic, cinematic, and contemporary music

Lessons are available online or in-person at my studio in Amsterdam. For online students, I use high-quality real-time tools that allow us to collaborate with full-resolution audio directly from your DAW — no screen sharing limitations, just real work in real time.

My own musical path often started by blending the sounds I encountered in the world, whether from distant rainforests or my own voice , into something personal and expressive.
I found my sound that way, and I’d love to help you find yours.

(And don’t worry — we won’t have to go to the ends of the earth to do it. I’ll show you how to turn the sounds you already have into something truly your own.)

Whether you're just starting out or ready to go deeper, I look forward to helping you grow through structured, creative, and technically grounded electronic music education.

Geoffroy

4.88

(8)

Transform your musical ideas or tracks into professional songs quickly!

You find the tutorials long and complicated? Staying alone can be very long and frustrating, even discouraging... With me, you will save months or even years of learning.

Without spending a lot of money or taking on equipment, just a computer with a DAW, a few free plugins and sample packs.

Adapted courses:
- Depending on your level (beginner, experienced, advanced), your musical style (pop, hip hop, EDM, melodic techno, lo-fi, synthwave...) and your objectives: learn or improve in creating songs, start a musical career, becoming a composer, arranger, beatmaker, DJ, performing live...
- Work on your pieces or explore my own productions (by videoconference with screen sharing or face-to-face) to see how to have a professional sound. If requested: summary of lessons and exercises between each lesson.

You'll learn:
- Rhythm & drums: make your songs dynamic and danceable.
- Bassline: add power and depth.
- Melodies, arpeggios and counterpoint: make your songs catchy and memorable.
- Chords and voicing: reinforce the harmony and musicality of your songs.
- Velocity and groove: make your songs more natural and human whatever your style.
- Sound design: find the right preset and sample, transform them, layering, create your own sounds.
- Structure (rise, break, drops, fill) and transitions: structure your songs effectively.
- EQ: bass, mids and highs, frequency conflicts... Make everything sound good together.
- Compression: have a punchier sound.
- Reverb and delay: give depth and realism.
- Stereo to have a more realistic soundstage.
- Mastering: sound like your favorite artists.

Also:
- Where to find professional quality plugins and samples for all current music genres.
- Mix vocals: record and mix your vocal for a professional sound even with an basic microphone.
- For DJs: create professional mashups to make your sets stand out.
- Master Ableton Live.
- Structure your workflow to increase productivity.
- Improve your time management and motivation.

Mario

4.88

(8)

Hello All !

My name is Mario. I am a pianist, composer, producer based in Bruxelles .
I have a long experience as a Jazz pianist, keyboardist and arranger and I played in a lot of different bands . In the last ten years I spent a lot of time producing electronic music and I developed my solo and other projects as a mix of jazz, electronic and neoclassical music.
I have a master degree in Live Electronics took a the Antwerp Conservatory.
I decided to create this course where we can explore together the basics of music production using Ableton Live suite as a reference software.

Who is this course for ?

- You are a beginner and want to discover the interface while composing your first piece.
- You are an intermediate or experienced user and would like to improve your skills and learn more advanced techniques.

Course topics :

1 Overview of the software , session and arrangement view
2 Differences between audio tracks, MIDI tracks, auxiliary tracks, and the master track
3 Sound design with most important Ableton Instruments
4 Study on the main sound synthesis techniques
5 Audio and Midi recording and editing
6 Routing Audio
7 Understanding and using audio and midi effects
8 Introduction to Mixing : balancing levels, panning, equalization
9 Preparing Ableton for a Live set using session views and clips
10 Export and finalizing a song

Michael

4.88

(8)

I’m a Music Producer with experience in sound design and composition for moving image.
I have been using Ableton as my main daw for 12 years for electronic music production, ranging from pop and experimental music to studio recording sessions.

In the last few years, I’ve been focusing on assisting producers and songwriters with developing and improving their live electronic performance workflow. I can also provide consultancy on this topic, whether you’re interested in performing or rearranging your material.

This course is recommended for anyone who wants to discover the basics of Ableton Live or learn new music production techniques to extend their practice.
The course is flexible and can be tailored to everybody’s needs.

You’re sincerely encouraged to contact me to share your ideas and tell me about your projects to find a way together to develop your work and extend your Ableton knowledge by doing so.

Sébastian

4.88

(8)

Indie pop artist & coach offers courses in music composition, DAW and Ableton Live for beginners and intermediate learners.

You want :
- Go from a loop to a real song?
- Learn the basics of Ableton or computer music?
- Easily mix and master a demo?
- Register at home and equip yourself without breaking the bank?
- Better use of your synths, VSTs or virtual instruments?
- Work on the arrangement, the mix or structure your ideas?
- Prepare a simple and functional Live setup?

I help you transform your ideas into pieces, with a clear, progressive and creative approach, adapted to your level.

Custom Method:
- Work on your own ideas
- Resuming an unfinished project
- Create a quality demo at home

With my experience in coaching and teaching, we move at your pace — with kindness, method, and fun.

And if you want to go further:
- Choose and configure your VSTs (free or not)
- Manage latency, MIDI sync, controller mapping
- Understand the basics of subtractive synthesis to better master your synths

About me

A pop artist, I've been composing on Ableton Live for over 12 years. After being a singer and guitarist in an indie rock band, I turned to more electronic and urban sounds. Four years ago, I launched my solo project professionally.

At the same time, I am also a coach and former entrepreneur, which allows me to offer a teaching method that is both creative and structured, always results-oriented.

Marco

4.88

(8)

Do you want to learn how to produce your own music on Ableton Live or improve your electronic music production skills?
Whether you are a beginner or intermediate, I will guide you step by step to understand the tools, methods and techniques of music professionals.

The courses are fully customized according to your objectives: creating a first track, improving mixing, sound design, or finalizing your productions.

I have been a music producer for over 10 years, passionate about creation and sharing.
My tracks have accumulated over 20 million streams, reached the Beatport Top 10, and received support from major artists such as:
Keinemusik, Dixon, Pete Tong, Armin van Buuren, Hot Since 82, Guy J, Anja Schneider, Eelke Kleijn, and many others.

I specialize in melodic house, progressive house and indie dance, but my classes are for all styles of electronic music.

My goal: to help you develop your own sound, understand your tools and create accomplished tracks that reflect your artistic universe.

Alexander

4.88

(8)

Unlock the music within you? I help you find your way around Ableton so that you can be making your own music in no time. I learned my craft by trial and error over many years. I can teach you what I learned in a handful of classes and get you ready to experiment on your own.

Matt

4.88

(8)

Online sessions are held using Muse Sessions, which allows us to listen, view, and interact with your music software in real time.

My approach is fully tailored to your goals. Sessions typically focus on finishing tracks, developing ideas, improving arrangement and mixdowns, sound design, and building a more confident and efficient creative workflow.

We’ll work directly with your own music wherever possible, using it as the basis for focused, practical progress. We can also analyse and deconstruct released tracks that inspire you, breaking down structure, sound choices, and production techniques so you can apply them to your own work.

Alongside this, I’m happy to share insight from my own projects and releases, offering perspective on creative decision-making, workflow, and long-term development as an artist. For those interested in sound design, sessions can cover synthesis, samplers, effects, routing, modular and practical ways to get the most out of the tools you already use, whether software or hardware.

I also offer guidance on the wider industry side of music, including preparing music for release, getting signed, developing an artistic identity, self-releasing, content creation, and composing for film and TV.

These sessions are best suited to committed beginners through to intermediate producers who want clear feedback, direction, and momentum in their work.

Innocent

4.88

(8)

Do you dream of making your own beats and sounds and compose them into your own electronic dance music track, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already made your bangers but want to perform them live for your fans?Don't worry, I got you covered!

For the past 10 years I have been using Ableton Live for sound design and composition to pursue my own style.
For me the inspiration was in breakcore, dub, psytrance, hardcore, tekno, classical music, punk, metal, ... but for you it can be something completely different. Maybe you know exactly what you want to achieve. If not, we can explore together where the adventure of music production will take you.

It doesn't matter if you are just starting from scratch, or if you already learned some things but want to dive deeper into the software. For Advanced students, I also teach modular audio synthesis with the free software VCV Rack.

Lucas

4.88

(8)

My classes are completely personalized, and I adapt to your level, your style, and what you want to achieve: from learning to use your DAW with ease to finishing your own songs with a solid sound. We'll work on the music that inspires you, because producing makes much more sense when you connect with the style you truly love.

You'll learn to build backing tracks, program rhythms, work with harmonies, record and edit audio, design sounds, and understand the fundamentals of mixing. We'll also see how to structure a track, develop ideas, and turn a demo into a complete, shareable song.

The approach is practical and clear. I want you to understand what you're doing and gradually gain independence. If you're starting from scratch, we'll go step by step; if you're already producing, we'll refine the details to make your music sound more professional. All in a friendly, creative, and motivating environment, where the important thing is that you enjoy the process while seeing real results.