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Introduction to Ableton, Music Production and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

From 23.19 £ /h

I offer introductory courses in music production using Ableton. VST, MIDI, LFO, Compressor, Automation... Are all these terms unclear to you and you don't know where to start with Ableton?
We will go step by step, without skipping any steps, to see all the important points to start with a solid foundation so that you can manage on your own as quickly as possible for your own compositions.
I work with 50% theory and 50% practice; we work on the basis of your own projects for maximum practical application.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Rue Vanderkindere, Uccle, Belgique

About Me

I graduated from IAD in Sound Engineering, I run a label (Cumulet Records) and I have been producing music for over 10 years on Ableton Live.
I have performed in Belgium and France alongside artists such as Skin on Skin, Lb aka Labat, X CLUB, Marina Trench, etc...
I will guide you from A to Z if you are a beginner in learning how to compose your first pieces.
I attach great importance to pedagogy in order to give my lessons in the most fun way possible.

Education

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree (BAC 3) in sound engineering from IAD

Experience / Qualifications

Label Manager at Cumulet Records

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Skills

Ableton live

Computer generated music

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Graduate in sound engineering from IAD - Electronic music producer

23.19 £ /h

Graduated as a sound engineer from IAD and musician (specializing in Ableton).
I have been producing music for over 10 years, I manage an electronic music label (Cumulet Records), I have performed in a lot of places in Brussels alongside artists such as Lb aka Labat, X CLUB., Marina Trench etc...
I will guide you from A to Z if you are a beginner in learning how to compose your first pieces.
I am a teacher and I can guide you through your questions or guide you through production, composition or mixing.
I also offer personalized follow-up support over several sessions, to be discussed together.

Umut

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Qualified pianist (master) gives piano, music theory and MAO lessons for all levels at home and at home!
I offer piano lessons, music theory, writing and MAO (computer-aided music).
I teach beginners as well as advanced students.
The classes take place without stress and in a good mood!
I teach at home (St. Gilles), for cons, I can move too.
The schedules are flexible.
I speak French, English, Italian and Turkish.
If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact me

Martin

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Are you passionate about music?
Are you an accomplished musician or DJ and want to increase your production possibilities?
Or are you just new and creative and don't know where to start?
Are you stuck and often having trouble finalizing a song?
Do you want a clear and structured follow-up without stuffing yourself with daunting manuals, confused youtube tutorials or overpriced training?

If you recognize yourself in these questions, I suggest you accompany you in the vast world of audio-digital and music production in home studio.
Because yes, nowadays, you can do everything from home, from the idea of a song to its distribution on streaming platforms.
But on the other hand, despite the increasingly efficient hardware and software innovations, it is very difficult to find your way around, especially when you are just starting out.
I know, I've been there too.

Typical course and examples of courses:

Each student has different expectations and desires.
The advantage of private lessons is that I can adapt to your profile, whatever your starting level or your age.
In general, the first free course will allow you to get to know each other better and identify precisely your objective and your blockages.
I can then better respond and identify the key steps to achieve.

The theory is good but the practice is a thousand times more important.
We quickly set foot in the stirrup.
You are in front of the machine ready to do battle, and I stay by your side to guide you.

The courses then take place according to various learning axes determined together according to your profile:

- Discussion on the best material for your project, according to your personal objectives and your budget: Hardware, DAW, plugins...
- Familiarize yourself with DAW (“Digital Audio Workstation”): I work mainly on Ableton Live or Protools.
I can possibly teach you the basics (synthesis, composition, audio processing, signal flow) on Logic Pro.
Because it is important to familiarize yourself with the tool as best as possible and not to lose motivation in the face of what can look like a "gas factory" all in all quite intimidating for a novice in the matter.
This revolves around the following themes:
- Quick handling of any virtual instrument (VST Synth, sampler)
- How to record: your voice, external sounds, any other instrument (choice of microphone and placements, stereo, what to consider, mistakes to avoid ...)
- Compose a first song quickly
- Musical composition (tone, rhythm, melody and chord construction)
- Audio processing adapted to sound design or mixing (EQ, Compression, Reverb, Distortion, Sidechain, layering, automations...)
- Post-production (Mixing & Mastering): depending on your level,
Introduction to these trades:
What sets it apart from production?
Awareness of studio acoustics
Know how to read and interpret a waveform and frequency spectrum
Learn critical listening
More advanced course: work methodology, level management, Loudness, Mid / side, referencing

The benefits of medium-term support:

- obtaining commercially viable professional quality music, whatever your initial background and musical style
- greater clarity and autonomy in your future choices: you will be able to ask yourself the right questions
- an organization in all circumstances to remain productive and without inspiration breakdown
- and, overall, a progression in your artistic journey.

Sacha

5.0

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Good morning! My name is Sacha, I'm 22 years old, and I've been doing computer music for more than 5 or 6 years! This course would be intended for people who would like to get started, or who have started recently (1 or even 2 years)! It's a whole universe to discover! I could teach you several things such as for example.

-How to record and mix an electric guitar?
-Find a melody, as well as a rhythm with the master keyboard?
-Make a music in general, how to find these samples, how to find good virtual instruments (vst), etc!
-The basics of the mix?
-And much more !

Luca

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Do you have ideas in your head but you still haven't taken the plunge? Whether you are a novice or an experienced musician, I suggest you dive into production with a tailor-made course on Ableton Live software.

I have been a passionate musician and producer for over 10 years (trained guitarist), and I am here to help you discover and master all the subtleties of Ableton.

Who should attend :

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

What you can expect:

For beginners :
> Discovery of the Ableton Live interface while creating your first composition
> Practical approach without theoretical overload
> Optimization of the course according to your objective and your musical desires
> Provision of resources (packs, templates, presets, etc.)

For Intermediate and Advanced Users:
> In-depth analysis of your compositions with personalized feedback
> Fixed weaknesses and improved existing songs
> Exploring new production techniques, sharing tips, shortcuts and templates
> Section on sampling, sound design and mixing

Examples of topics covered:

- Interface: you will learn how to navigate between Audio and MIDI, use the right tools/plugins, create templates and use essential shortcuts.
- Recording: I will explain to you how I go about properly recording voices or instruments while optimizing the acoustics of your room.
- Composition: learning to use virtual instruments, introduction to sound design and exploration of creative composition techniques (no music theory necessary).
- Arrangement: effectively structure a piece like the pros to avoid redundancy.
- Mixing: control of effects, integration of external plugins, mixing techniques.

Adaptability: depending on your progress, your motivations and your musical preferences, I continually adjust the course to target the specific aspects that you wish to explore or strengthen.

If you're interested, send me a message and I'll answer all your questions :)

Hicham

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BEATMAKING AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC:

-You want to learn to compose and use virtual instruments, create loops and use samples to produce electronic music

-Learn to program electronic drums and basses to make Electro, Pop, Hip Hop.

-Learn how to manage effects (reverb, delay, distortion, autotune etc.)

-Learn how to set a microphone for voice pickup

-Learn how to finalize your compositions to be able to put them online

INSTRUMENT, VOICE, MIXING AND EFFECTS RECORDING

-You want to learn to record yourself and easily create loops with your instruments (guitar, voice, bass etc ...)

-Learn how to add tablecloths, synths and use arpeggiators.

-Learn how to arrange, edit and mix and produce your own songs

MATERIAL AND SOFTWARE PURCHASING ADVICE

Open to all levels, beginners to advanced, at the teacher's or by Webcam.

Do not hesitate to contact for more information.

Arnoult

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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

Mun

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Hello,
I offer production courses on Ableton.
Understanding a program is important in order to have the necessary tools to create your musical productions.

No prerequisites are necessary. Whether you are an experienced musician, a contemporary artist or a beginner producer, these are for anyone wishing to learn the techniques used in the (home) studio.

- Know the digital audio standards and formats;
- Use the different types of MIDI messages in a concrete situation;
- Know how to set up all the stages of a musical project;
- Know and use the main sound design tools;
- Compose using virtual instruments;
- Record and process an audio source in real time;
- Share your work to collaborate with other artists.

This course is for beginners wanting to start Ableton Live.

I am myself a musician, guitarist, singer.
I also work in groups, so I have a fairly general understanding of composition.
In addition I can help you adapt your production in your live projects.

Looking forward to reading from you, have a nice day.

Laurens

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As a music producer, I have been working with ABLETON for a long time, but I also have experience with software such as PRO-TOOLS, LOGIC, ...

I look at your individual question and build on it. I have experience with Live Sets at once boxes as well as mixing, sound FX and Foley for film and TV. An Ableton lesson can range from: Developing a live set based on backing tracks, live looping, live launching of tracks, midi roll ramming, song writing, song structure, audio post-production, podcast editing, ...

Jérémie

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Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Digital Music Production, giving you the skills to create, record and produce music digitally. Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, this course will guide you through the essential elements of music production.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate efficiently in digital music production software (Logic Pro, Ableton, or Pro Tools).
- Set up a basic home studio
- Compose and arrange musical pieces
- Apply audio effects and automations
- Record, mix and export your compositions

Mario

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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

Tom

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As a professional DJ, I will teach you how to:
- setup your DJ material properly (cables & sound path, gain staging, CDJ/Rekordbox parameters, filters & effects, cueing/booth monitoring, etc.)
- beat-match two/three tracks together, and also the opposite (getting creative with transitions)
- use the digital functionalities such as loops, cues, hot cues, slip mode, reverse mode, etc.
- get the most out of your DJ software (Serato, Traktor, Rekordbox, etc.)
- connect your digital decks to your laptop via HID mode
- narrow down your musical sensitivity to reinforce your DJ identity
- get prepped for a DJ gig
- organize your music library and keep it fresh
- expand your network as a nightlife professional & acquire bookings

As a professional Sound Engineer, I will teach you how to:
- get comfortable with Ableton Live
- produce electronic music
- mix electronic music
- master electronic music
- prepare a live set with Ableton controllers
- use hardware electronic instruments to enrich your digital projects, getting fresh ideas, synchronize your machines, etc.
- setup your home studio to get the most out of your equipment
- avoid basic mistakes that could take a long time to realize otherwise

If you have further needs in your learning, feel free to ask and we will work on it together.

Equipment at your disposal, in case of courses delivered from my home in Etterbeek ONLY:
> DJ:
- Mixing table: Allen & Heath Xone 92 + reverb pedal (TC Electronics Skysurfer) + delay pedal (TC Electronics Prophet)
- Digital decks: 4 x XDJ-700
- Vinyl decks: 3 x Technics SL-1200
- Controller: Pioneer DDJ-SX
- Misc: a stereo recorder is at your disposal to record your mixes and check your progresses.

> MAO:
- Computers: Windows 10 on a computer fully optimized for sound applications // OS X High Sierra on a MacBook Pro 13'' mid-2012
- DAWs: Ableton Live 10/11/12, Pro Tools 10/12, FL Studio 20
- Soundcards: RME Fireface 802 FS + ADA8200 soundcard extension
- Monitors: 2 x Focal Trio6 Be
- Microphones: Shure SM58; Oktava MK-012; Zoom ZDM1
- Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-770; V-Moda M-100
- Hardware Synths: Moog DFAM; Behringer Crave; Behringer Kobol
- Modular Setup
- Hardware Sequencers: Arturia Keystep Pro; Arturia Beatstep Pro
- Hardware Drum Machine: Erika Synths LXR-02
- DAW Controllers: Novation Launchpad Pro; Novation Launch Control XL MK2
- Keyboard Controller: Novation Launchkey Mini MK3

Iren

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DJing
I offer guidance tailored to your level and goals:
• Introduction to equipment and software: Turntables, mixers, controllers, Rekordbox, Serato... understand the basics of a DJ setup.
• Preparing a set: Short formats (1-hour podcast) or long formats (6–7h all night), techniques for set construction and energy management.
• Mixing techniques: Beatmatching, harmony, volume management, smooth transitions.
• Crate digging: Learn how to search for and organize tracks, understand styles, and build a coherent musical identity.

Ableton Live
Whether you are a beginner or already comfortable with music production, I can guide you to:
• Getting started with Ableton Live: Understand the interface, the basics of sequencing, drum machines, pads, synths, leads, etc.
• Shaping your sound: Learn how to use EQs, compressors, reverbs, delays, and other effects to improve your mixes.
• Using plugins: Serum, Massive, ANA 2, Ozone 11, Dune 3, granular synthesis... I’ll show you how to integrate them effectively into your productions.
• Building a complete track: Arrangement structuring, automation, transitions, and adhering to audio quality standards.

Personalized lessons, adaptable to your desires and level. Available in French or English
Contact me for more information or to book a session.
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DJing
Je propose un accompagnement adapté à ton niveau et à tes objectifs :
• Introduction au matériel et aux logiciels : Platines, table de mix, contrôleurs, Rekordbox, Serato... comprendre les bases d’un setup DJ.
• Préparation d’un set : Formats courts (podcast d’1 heure) ou formats longs (6–7 h all night long), techniques de construction de set et gestion de l’énergie.
• Techniques de mix : Beatmatching, harmonie, gestion des volumes, transitions fluides.
• Crate digging : Apprendre à rechercher et organiser tes morceaux, comprendre les styles et construire une identité musicale cohérente.

Ableton Live
Que tu sois débutant ou déjà à l’aise avec la production musicale, je peux t’aider à :
• Bien démarrer sur Ableton Live : Comprendre l’interface, les bases du séquençage, des drum machines, pads, synthés, leads, etc.
• Façonner ton son : Utiliser EQs, compresseurs, reverbs, delays et autres effets pour améliorer tes mix.
• Utiliser les plugins : Serum, Massive, ANA 2, Ozone 11, Dune 3, synthèse granulaire... je te montre comment les intégrer efficacement à tes productions.
• Construire un morceau complet : Structuration de l’arrangement, automation, transitions et respect des standards de qualité audio.

Cours personnalisés, adaptables à tes envies et à ton niveau.
Disponible en français ou en anglais.
Contacte-moi pour plus d’informations ou pour réserver une session.

Music

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Learn the art of DJing or improve your existing skills. In this course, you’ll discover how to use professional DJ equipment and software to create smooth transitions, mix different genres, and develop your own unique style. We’ll also explore music structure, rhythm, beatmatching, and how to read and energize a crowd.
For students interested in production, I’ll guide you through Ableton Live to create edits, remixes, and mashups tailored for your sets.
This is a hands-on class designed to give you practical skills you can directly apply, whether you want to perform at parties, clubs, or just for fun.

Giuseppe

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We will explore the world of electronic music, starting with the basics of sound synthesis and moving on to multi-channel diffusion in 3D audio.
We will see how the most widely used software in the world of electronics (Max/MSP, Ableton, Reaper) works to build performance environments, where we will be able to use the most popular plugins for signal processing or create our own processing engine.
MIDI protocol configuration for controllers, OSC, construction of small electronic circuits with the help of Arduino.
We will pay attention to the acoustic and psychoacoustic aspects of sound that are fundamental for the correct diffusion and listening of music.
We will also take a look at the main audio recording techniques.
As I am very passionate about this and have the necessary equipment, we will have the opportunity to see analog synthesis up close through the use of modular synthesizers.

Lionel

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I started making music as an adult. I always had that drive as a kid, but my family could not afford the lessons. Then life kicked in and there was always a good reason not to get into it. Until one day this old dream popped back up, and I stepped into a music store and got my first DJ controller. This completely changed my life, and a few years later I moved to Berlin to start a full course as a music production student. Fast forward a decade or so and I completely changed carreers and deep delved into sound engineering.

Making music is a place of joy and fulfillment. The only regret I have is to have kept myself from doing it for such a long time. DO NOT WAIT, there is a great deal of happiness on the other side.

I have a tried and true method that I tested on dozens of students, both in workshops and one on one sessions. It's designed to let you access the "having fun" parts in the least amount of time. This approach actually makes the learning curve much smoother, and lets you experiment on your own very quickly. Theory becomes more and more relevant as you go and perfect your skills, but I strongly believe that unlocking the joy potential early while building good habits is the key to any learning experience.

Wether you are interested to get into DJing, Music Production or Mix Engineering, wether you are a complete beginner or have started to develop those skills on your own, I can help you streamline the process, avoid the pitfalls, debunk the myths, and accompany as you grow as a musician, regardless of the genres you're into.