Ableton Live Production (House, Techno, Prog & Dance music)

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Beginner Ableton Live:

In this beginner lesson, we'll explore the fundamentals of Ableton Live, Whether you're starting from scratch or have minimal experience, this lesson will give you a solid understanding of the key features and tools that make Ableton Live so powerful.

What You’ll Learn:

Introduction to the Interface:

Learn how to navigate Ableton Live’s layout, including the Session View and Arrangement View.
Understand the difference between clips, tracks, and scenes.
familiarise yourself with the mixer, transport controls, and essential panels.
Working with Clips:

Discover how to create and organise audio and MIDI clips.
Learn to record MIDI and audio into Ableton Live, edit, and manipulate them using basic functions like cut, copy, paste, and loop.
Basic MIDI Programming:

Learn how to create simple beats using drum racks or software instruments.
Explore how to program melodies and rhythms using MIDI clips.
Experiment with Ableton's built-in instruments (such as Analog, Simpler, and Drum Rack).
Effects and Sound Manipulation:

Learn how to apply Ableton's built-in audio effects to shape your sound.
Explore EQ, reverb, delay, and compression to enhance the clarity and depth of your tracks.
Discover the power of automation to create dynamic changes in your mix.
Basic Arrangement Techniques:

Learn how to balance volume levels, pan tracks, and use EQ to ensure clarity in your mix.
Explore Ableton’s simple mixing tools to help you achieve a clean, professional sound.
Techniques You’ll Use:

Looping and Layering: Using the loop function to repeat sections and create layers of sound.
Quantisation: Ensuring your MIDI notes are perfectly in time using Ableton’s quantisation feature.
Automation: Creating smooth transitions and effects changes by automating parameters like volume, reverb, or filter cutoff.

Basic Drum Programming: Using Ableton’s Drum Rack to make custom beats from pre-loaded drum sounds.
Editing Audio Clips: Cutting, trimming, and warping audio clips to fit your track’s tempo and arrangement.

This lesson is perfect for those looking to gain hands-on experience with the basics of music production in Ableton Live, and we'll ensure that you leave with a better understanding of how to get creative with your music-making process.

Extra information

You must have your own computer with Ableton Live

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I'm Elliott!
Originally from Scotland but been based in London for the past 10 years, I studied sound engineering and Ableton live at Point Blank music School. I am a DJ and producer and and play regularly in London and Europe. I’m an Ableton Live tutor and here to help you make the music you love. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, I’m here to guide you through everything from the basics to more advanced production techniques. I focus on showing you how to use Ableton Live in a way that fits your personal style, whether you're creating beats, designing sounds, or performing live. My lessons are hands-on, fun, and made to help you feel more confident and creative in your music-making process.

Education

Point Blank Music School based in London.
pointblank is a global network of music production schools founded in London in 1994 by musician and producer Robert Cowan, offering a variety of courses in electronic music production, sound engineering, DJing, singing, songwriting, radio broadcasting, and music business.

Experience / Qualifications

Music Production & Sound Engineering Master Diploma Successful completion of the following modules:
● Advanced Live Sound Engineering
● Music Business
● Art of Mixing
● Composing for Film & TV
● Electronic Music Performance
● Production Analysis
● Advanced Composition
● Audio for Games
● Advanced Recording & Mixing
● Advanced Sound Design
● Creative Production & Remix

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Djing

Ableton live

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Ryo

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Hello,

Electric & Acoustic Guitar tuition from complete beginners to advanced.
(Also Ukulele lessons would be available if fancy)

If anyone considers taking up the guitar exams and becoming a qualified guitarist, I can back you up.

Any styles,
pop/rock/blues/jazz/funk/classical guitar, etc.
Whatever songs/riffs/comps/(16th note) strumming patterns (lead guitar/rhythm guitar) harmony and music theory, solfeggio(aural), and so on.

Lessons will be tailored to you.
it's not brain surgery. it's going to be a lot of fun!

I can travel to your house or you come to my place.
Also, Skype lessons would be available.

Lessons are always for students.
So enjoy playing the guitar and lessons to move up to the next level.

Any further questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for reading and look forward to working with you.
You can't afford to miss it!!

Cheers,
Ryo

App

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< Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano >

Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that :

'' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". ''

The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym.

< Music is like cooking >

When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart.

By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling.

To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write.

< Difference between an audience and a musician >

There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey.

The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience.

< Course Content >

I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more.
In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”.

< Duration >

For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems.

< Recording >

I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections.
Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals.

If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.

Gema

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The most important matter that I could write here about is my passion to teach. I've been teaching already for more than 10 years, from kids to adults. I'm a classical pianist, but I am opened to other musical styles. What I want you to get from your lessons with me, is not only a huge knowledge of theorical stuff or a great technique, I would like to show you my musical world, the imagination and inner exploration that is required to understand and to love music in a whole new level. Once you have found them, it will be very hard to quit playing!

The class duration: You can choose!
20 minutes (Great for the youngest : 3 years old)
30 minutes (Ideal for young beginners from 4 years old)
45 minutes (Intermediate+ adult beginners)
1 hour (Intermediate and combined with some Music Theory)

I use different methods depending on:
1) The goals of my student
2) The language that we will use on class
3) Age and musical preferences: I start to teach children from 3 years old, we make games and they learn to play through musical stories that I have created throughout my pedagogical career.

Jan

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Do you want to learn how to write music but don't know where to start? Do you want to take your composing and songwriting skills to higher level? Do you want to feel free when improvising? Do you want to know what is the theoretical background behind the music you love so much? I can help you with all of that.

I offer theoretical and practical lessons about composition, producing and music theory in any genre. Do you wish to understand the music you love and get a new appreciation for it? I can help you with better understanding of it. I will do my best to find out what is the best and the most fun process for you to learn and start developing your own musical ideas.

Andrea

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Hello! I've been teaching nonstop for over 10 years, and I'd love to tell you what a class with me offers:

100% personalized approach: The first step is to define your goals. Learning for pleasure? Preparing for entrance exams? Or taking the professional leap? I'll adapt the methodology, curriculum, and even the repertoire to your goals.

Dynamic environment (without losing rigor): Relaxed but demanding classes, where practical methods (and my irremediable sense of humor) prevail.

Hearing + Musicality + Analysis: We'll work on listening, understanding, and analyzing your musical references. The goal: for you to make artistic decisions with confidence and feel music as your own.

No stylistic biases: For me, all music is valid. We'll explore everything from classical to electronic, using each style to work on key aspects: melody, harmony, production... We'll even explore genres you're unfamiliar with together!

Important! I balance classes with concerts and projects. Although you're my priority, I appreciate the occasional flexibility to reschedule (only when strictly necessary).

If you like this approach, write to me! Learning music is an exciting journey, and I'd love to be your guide.

Niusha

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My name is Niusha, I am an Iranian (Persian) composer/teacher and a professional tar and setar player specializing in Persian traditional music.
I offer tar, setar, music theory, ear training, and music listening lessons.
If you are new to Persian traditional music or have some experience and want to take it to a more advanced level, you'll fit into my classes. Whether your goal is to be a fine musician or music is just a hobby, I will tailor a lesson for you.
I genuinely believe in the holistic nature of learning music; it is more than simply playing an instrument. My tar and setar students learn music theory, ear training and music listening with me.
If playing an instrument differs from what you are thinking of, you may still benefit from my music appreciation classes, in which you will learn music listening, theory and ear training.
I live in Levis, Quebec, Canada if you interested in In-person lesson.
I also offer online lessons as well as group lessons . There is no age limitation.
My students are eligible to borrow instrument at no cost. This gives them a unique opportunity for those who want try the instrument without going under the pressure of buying one.

I also provide tar and setar service: replacing skin, strings, frets, and free instrument purchase consultations. See below.

Brent

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Do you have trouble reading music? Do you love listening to music, but don't understand time signatures, keys or chords? Music theory often sounds abstract, but with the right explanation and concrete examples it suddenly becomes a lot more logical, and even fun :)

For whom?
- Beginner or advanced musicians who want to better understand what they are doing.
- Students preparing for music theory exams (e.g. music school, entrance exams).
- Independent artists/producers who want to deepen their musical knowledge.
- Anyone who is curious about the language behind music.

What can you expect?
- Clear explanation, at your own pace.
- Theory made immediately applicable with examples on the piano.
- Extra attention to insight instead of learning dry rules by heart.
- Tutoring fully tailored to your level and goal (classical, pop, songwriting, production, ...).

About me
I obtained a Grade 8 diploma in Music Theory and also a Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Schools of Music. In addition, I hold a diploma in Audio Engineering from Hofa College. I am active as a music artist and producer myself. Thanks to this combination of classical training and practical experience, I know how important it is to make theory understandable, concrete, and musical. I use my own piano during lessons to clarify everything visually and audibly.

Possible topics:
- Learn to read music.
- Scales, chords & harmony.
- Form theory and analysis (classical or pop).
- Rhythm, time signatures & tempo.
- Music theory for producers/songwriters.
- Songwriting.
- Preparation for exams or entrance tests.

Practical
- 1-on-1 lessons, online or live (if you don't live too far away).
- I provide materials, or we work with what you need.
- No prior knowledge required. Lessons adapted to your level.

🎶 Feel free to send me a message with your questions or goals. We'll see how I can best help you.

Bettina

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These personalised lessons are designed for students who wish to develop their skills in piano performance, music composition, or a combination of both, depending on their individual interests and aspirations. Suitable for beginners to intermediate levels, each lesson is tailored to support the student’s musical journey in a structured yet creative environment.

For piano-focused students, lessons cover essential technique, posture, hand coordination, sight-reading, and repertoire across classical and contemporary styles. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, musicality, and a strong technical foundation.

For students interested in composition, lessons explore melody writing, harmony, chord progressions, and creative storytelling through music. Students are encouraged to develop their own musical voice, with guidance in composing for different styles, including film and contemporary music.

With a background in performance and film scoring, lessons integrate both technical development and artistic expression, encouraging students not only to play and write music, but to understand and shape it creatively.
Whether the goal is exams, performance, original composition, or personal enjoyment, lessons are engaging, adaptable, and designed to bring out each student’s unique musical potential.

Ally

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This class is designed for the semi-professional or advanced hobbyist looking to bridge the gap between the bedroom and the stage. Drawing on 23 years of professional performance and film scoring experience, I offer high level coaching in all genres and techniques.

We focus on "Diagnostic Teaching" identifying the specific mechanical or conceptual barriers holding you back and creating bespoke exercises to move you past technical ruts. We can also dive into professional songwriting, practical music theory, and home recording workflows using Logic or Ableton. This is industry integrated learning designed to meet real-world standards.

Grigoriy

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Piano and Solfeggio Tutor – with a European approach 🇮🇹

My name is Grigory – I am a student at an Italian conservatory and a performing pianist. I offer online piano and solfeggio lessons for children and adults of any level.

My goal is not just to teach you how to play, but to help you feel the music and confidently express yourself through it.

Message me to get started – and soon you will play your first (or new) favorite piece! 🎶

Victor

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This course is designed to give students practical and in-demand digital skills in Computer Science, Graphic Design, and Music Composition. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your existing knowledge, this class provides a hands-on learning experience focused on real-world applications.

In Computer Science, you will learn the fundamentals of computing, including Microsoft Office tools, basic programming concepts, and how to use technology effectively for productivity and problem-solving.

In Graphic Design, you will explore creative design principles and learn how to create visually appealing content using modern design tools. You will gain skills in image editing, layout design, and digital creativity useful for branding, social media, and professional projects.

In Music Composition, you will be introduced to the basics of creating and arranging music. This includes understanding sound, rhythm, and using digital tools to produce and edit audio, helping you bring your musical ideas to life.

By the end of this course, you will have developed a strong foundation across these three areas, with practical skills you can apply academically, professionally, or for personal projects.

Maximiliano

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I teach drums through improvisation. I started when I was very young, at about 6 years old (I'm almost 30 now), with several teachers, and then continued to teach myself in all the following years. I then had an intensive training on spiritual drumming with a master from Ghana.

In the lesson, I share all I've learnt by myself and deepened with the help of my master.

André

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My name is Andre. I'm a professional musician with more than 10 years in the field. Despite Jazz being the main focus of my study and practice I've learned to love all genres and absorb each unique values and strengths. Having them integrated in the musical projects I've created or participated on. Projects which revolve around Jazz, Pop, Rock, Psychedelic, Electronic and Reggae.
Throughout my professional career I've worked with music schools and private students (+200). During this years I've encountered a plethora of different kinds of students, all levels ranging from kids to seniors and even a good quantity of autistic or down syndrome students, which always made me more and more interested in the art of teaching and helping people grow, by balancing challenge and empathy.

My lessons are characterized by a practical approach combined with a theoretical component, that always caters to the student's interests, stimulating their musical taste and creativity. For this, I like to go across the board with disciplines such as:
Musical Theory
Technique
Ear training
Performance
Composition
Improvisation
Band/project guidance
Study methodoly
Reportoire

My main objectives as a mentor are:

- To captivate students with music and their learning process

- To stimulate healthy learning methods based on their own goals

- To develop the spirit and discipline of self-learning.

Frequency, duration, and format depend on each student's goals.

Lucy

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I will be offering singing lessons across multiple genres, tailored to each student’s individual goals, experience level, and learning style and will also take an approach that allows students to really express themselves and their voice.

I believe great music tuition is about far more than technique; it is about building a student’s confidence, nurturing their curiosity, and making every lesson something they genuinely look forward to. In my singing lessons, I can adapt my approach to everyone’s goals and learning style, whether that means preparing a student for an examination, developing performance confidence, or simply helping a beginner fall in love with their instrument.