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Jim

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Electronic Music Production – Ableton Live, Synthesis, Sound Design, Composition, Mixing, Mastering, and Live PerformanceTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Electronic Music Production – Ableton Live, Synthesis, Sound Design, Composition, Mixing, Mastering, and Live PerformanceTranslate this text using Google Translate.

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.

Lars

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United States
100€

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Music Production & Ableton Live with an Established Professional – Beginners WelcomeTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Music Production & Ableton Live with an Established Professional – Beginners WelcomeTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Complete beginners are very welcome. You do not need previous production experience or music theory. Whether you are opening Ableton for the first time, struggling to finish tracks, or already producing and want to improve your sound, I tailor each lesson to your level, musical taste, and goals. We can work on Ableton Live, MIDI, sampling and workflow; turning loops into finished tracks; arrangement and song structure; sound design, synthesizers and effects; mixing and mastering; developing your own sound; detailed feedback on your productions; and practical advice about releases, labels, DJing and the music industry. The lessons are practical and centred on your own music. We can work directly on your projects or build a track together from scratch. I am Lars, an international DJ and music producer with more than 25 years of experience. I have released music on labels including Golden Recordings, Mobilee, Nervous, Katermukke, Stil Vor Talent and Kittball, worked with Boris Dlugosch and Phil Fuldner, and produced remixes for Purple Disco Machine and Claptone. I have performed at venues and festivals including Watergate Berlin, Pacha Ibiza, Printworks London, Tomorrowland and Fusion Festival. Lessons are available in English or German via Zoom with screen sharing and high-quality audio.

Geoffroy

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France
5.0

3 reviews

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42€

60-min

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Music production, mixing and mastering, Ableton Live lessonsTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Music production, mixing and mastering, Ableton Live lessonsTranslate this text using Google Translate.

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.

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Fritz

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Germany
5.0

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119€

60-min

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Hit producer, mix engineer & professional instructor shares knowledge from over 15 Top 10 hits | for beginners & advanced learnersTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Hit producer, mix engineer & professional instructor shares knowledge from over 15 Top 10 hits | for beginners & advanced learnersTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Have you been at it for a while but are having trouble finishing tracks? Or are you just taking your first steps in Ableton and Logic? Have you watched dozens of YouTube videos and feel like everyone is saying something different? 🤯 Are you wondering why your mixes don't sound as precise and powerful as you imagined? Are you not quite able to implement a certain style and are wondering what is missing? Sounds? Drums? Chords? Do you want to work more with singers but have no idea how to produce or record vocals? Are you lacking workflow techniques to get from idea to implementation more efficiently? Are you unsure about the next steps to build a career as a producer? Then you are exactly right here! What I offer: ✅ Individual support and tailor-made lessons. ✅ Feedback on your tracks and concrete tips for improvement. ✅ Practical and efficient work directly in your DAW project. ✅ Screen recordings and summaries of all online sessions. ✅ Help in setting and implementing achievable goals. ✅ Flexibility in booking and process – online or in Berlin. Your next steps: 1. Link me to your current tracks and we can discuss your goals and interests together. 2. After our conversation, I will create a tailor-made proposal for your first lesson. 3. Together we will find a rhythm for your lessons that suits you – flexible and adapted to your everyday life.

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Vincent

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Netherlands
42€

60-min

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Lofi and chill beats production in Ableton Live: from first idea to Spotify releaseTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Lofi and chill beats production in Ableton Live: from first idea to Spotify releaseTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Would you like to learn how to make relaxed lo-fi beats, how to incorporate your own guitar or melody ideas into Ableton, or are you looking for someone to take a look at your projects in an approachable way? I would be happy to help you with this! Under the artist name Vidalima, I have been making lofi and chill music in Ableton myself for a few years. I release my tracks on Spotify (with over 2 million streams in the past year) and through various lofi labels. I know how difficult it can be when you are just starting out, get stuck in the software, or don't quite know how to make a beat sound 'warm' and atmospheric. We take a practical and relaxed approach. No complicated theory, just tinkering with your songs together. What we can get started with: Tinkering together in Ableton: Handy tips and clever tricks to develop your ideas faster and get that chill vibe in your projects. From idea to complete track: How to turn a loose guitar riff, sample, or catchy beat into a full-fledged lo-fi song that flows nicely. Making it sound warm & spacious: Listening to your track together and using simple basic steps (such as volume, EQ, and balance) to ensure your beat sounds clear and warm. Sharing experiences with lofi releases: I enjoy sharing my own experiences as Vidalima regarding finishing tracks, uploading to Spotify, and contacting lofi playlist curators, other artists, and labels. Whether you have just installed Ableton or already have a few sketches lying around that you are stuck on: we will look at what you need together, at your own pace!

Sébastian

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France
52€

60-min

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Indie pop artist teaches music composition, DAW, and Ableton Live lessons to help you go from idea to finished trackTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Indie pop artist teaches music composition, DAW, and Ableton Live lessons to help you go from idea to finished trackTranslate this text using Google Translate.

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.

Matt

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United Kingdom
101€

60-min

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Electronic Music Production – Ableton Live, Synthesis, Sound Design, Composition, Mixing, Mastering, and Live PerformanceTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Electronic Music Production – Ableton Live, Synthesis, Sound Design, Composition, Mixing, Mastering, and Live PerformanceTranslate this text using Google Translate.

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.

Jannick

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Belgium
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60-min

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Music Production, Mixing & Sound Design (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro)Translate this text using Google Translate.

Music Production, Mixing & Sound Design (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro)Translate this text using Google Translate.

Do you want to learn how to produce professional tracks yourself? Or do you want to improve your mixing, mastering, or synthesizer skills? Whether you are taking your first steps or want to take your productions to the next level, I am happy to help you. During the lessons, we work entirely at your pace and start from your musical goals. We can work on, among other things: - music production from A to Z; - mixing and mastering; - sound design and synthesizers; - arrangement and workflow; - recording and production techniques; - finishing your own songs. You can work in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, GarageBand, or another DAW you are familiar with. I studied Electronic Music Production at Point Blank Music School and have also been producing my own music for years. I combine that practical experience with a personal approach, emphasizing applicable techniques that you can immediately use in your own productions. Lessons preferably last 60 minutes, so that there is sufficient time to cover both theory and practice. The lessons can take place in Haacht, on location in the Leuven region, or online. Interested? Feel free to send a message, and we can discuss together how we can achieve your musical goals.

Mario

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Belgium
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42€

60-min

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Learn Music Production with Ableton Live software - MAO -Translate this text using Google Translate.

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

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I had been searching for electronic music production lessons for my son, who loves creating music on FL Studio, for some time. When I saw Jim's ad, I was impressed by his credentials and experience in the field, so I decided to book a lesson for my son. My son really enjoyed the lesson and found Jim's teaching style engaging and interactive. Jim was able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand, and he tailored the lesson to my son's interests, which made the learning experience even more enjoyable. My son left the lesson feeling inspired and motivated to continue with Jim as his tutor. As a parent, I am pleased to have found such a skilled and dedicated tutor, and I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking for high-quality electronic music production lessons.

I had a great experience with Fritz. Ive been trying to learn music production by myself at home, so I came to him with some knowledge. However, I was never able to finish a song before having classes with him, because everything was very disorganised in my head and I had no idea on how to reach that goal. Fritz showed me techniques, helped me organise in my head what ive learned by myself at home and explained me new topics. I think he's a great teacher because he can understand what do u need and what do u want to learn, and build a clear path that will lead you there.

I had a great first lesson using Ableton! Niki spent time helping me with my equipment set-up and also went through some of the settings with me. He explained things very clearly, answered my questions and showed me some of the basic things necessary to find my way as a beginner using Ableton. I now have a few things to try out and I'm excited to start experimenting and seeing what I can record. Thanks Niki!

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