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Ableton Live / Make Beats / Write Melodies / Mac and Windows

You will learn how to work with DAW (digital audio station) Ableton and you will learn how to use it with any instrument. there is no difference if you are a Windows or Mac user because I have both.

You will learn :
Basics of Ableton
Shortcuts
How to use VST-Plugins
How to create a drum rack and make a beat
How to write a melody using VST or instrument
How to record vocal or instrument
How to arrange sounds
How to use session and mixer view

Do not hesitate to ask any questions regarding lessons.

Extra information

Have a Laptop or PC! Mac or windows

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Berlin Schöneberg, Germany
At teacher's location: Steglitz, Berlin-Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany

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General info

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, Persian, German, Turkish

About Me

I am a professional violinist, performer, and producer who currently resides in Berlin. I started playing the violin back in 2006 and went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in performing violin and viola in 2015. To date, I have released two albums which are titled “Batlagh e Saz Khooni” and “Pieces From Streets”. Both albums are available to stream on all major platforms. In addition to this, I have also played with many different classical and contemporary orchestras as a violin/viola player. At present, I am part of a duet known as "Duos Duet" which I founded Myself.

Education

2006 – 2017
Violin and Viola Courses with Maestros
Burghard Toelke-Bardia Kiaras- Ali Jafaripouyan
Ebrahim LotfiPouya Khoshahang-Adel poorsamadi
2006 – 2012
Music School of Tehran
Music Diploma Degree (Performing Violin)
2013 – 2015
UASTF11 Music
Half Bachelor of Performing Viola

Experience / Qualifications

2017
Founder, Composer and Violin player
2017 – now
Violin-Viola Player and Composer at "Duos Duet"
2007 – 2017
Violinist and Violist at
Austro Iranian Symphonic Orchestra (AISO) Pars Orchestra
Nilper Orchestra
Iranian National Orchestra
Tehran New Music Orchestra
Inter Orchestra
Rood Ensemble
2011
Iranian Classical Music House Festival
Second prize Award for performing violin solo
2012
Viola and Violin performance with Nader Mashayekhi
2017
Participated and had a concert in
Electronic music workshop by
Wolfgang Schlogl in “Darbast Platform”
Participated in
Violin and prepared piano workshop by Simon Freak and David Helbouk in “Austrian Iranian Cultural Forum”
2016
Sound Designer at
Untimly
underground contemporary dance festival
2012-2016
Participated in
violin and viola courses in “Austrian Iranian Cultural Forum”
2015
composer and sound designer at
Otto Piene Exhibition in Tehran Museum of contemporary arts
2013
composer and violin player at “8th Marivan International Street Theater Festival”
2018
Fiddle For Folk
loop violin solo act at Rooberoo Mansion
2018
Viola player at Bivac Ensemble
2019
Playing Viola at "Holand Festival" with "Nilper Orchestra"

Reviews (1)

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!
Violin courses for adults and children. I will work with an easy-going method for you to enjoy and practice violin. you can also ask for a song to learn and we can work on that song. please do not hesitate to ask questions. You can also request Electronic - Acoustic music courses. You will learn: How to hold violin easily How to read music sheets How to play on different strings How to play your favorite song

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