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Ableton Live

Ableton Live Music Production Course
Los Angeles & Live Online

Unlock your creative potential with Ableton Live in our 36 hr Express Course! Since its release, Ableton has revolutionized music production providing users with a creative ‘jamming’ tool to quickly develop and evolve ideas into finished productions.

 

 

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring Electronic Artists, DJs and Songwriter-Producers ready to dive into music production and build a strong foundation in Ableton.
  • Experienced music makers looking to master a streamlined workflow and fill any knowledge gaps.

“I needed to brush up on something, so I called Garnish, as they have the best instructors” – Jamie Jones

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Course Highlights
• 36 hours of world class training in Ableton Live, MIDI Instruments and Plug-ins
• Billboard and International chart topping instructors teach in smaller groups (not more than 8) facilitating individual attention.
• 50% Student Discount on Ableton software, Exclusive Garnish Sample Libraries & Discounted software from our partners like Arturia.

Prerequisites
Laptop with Ableton software installed

You can purchase Ableton here. Contact us if you have any questions. This class is also included in our comprehensive Ableton Music Producer Program

Garnish Los Angeles Experience
Why study Ableton with us?

Have peace of mind that we are the only Ableton and Apple certified training center in Los Angeles with a superior roster of instructors including Grammy-winners. You will have access to their practical tips and advice. Interacting with your like-minded class gives you advantage over anyone trying to teach themselves with books, online courses or tutorial videos. Learning music should be FUN – not tedious! If you’re a PC user – don’t worry, Ableton is virtually the same on Mac and PC. If you missed a few classes during your course cycle and would like to catch up later or simply want to repeat some or all of your course, we offer a complimentary admission to the next available cycle. Our doors are always open to alums.

36 Hours

$1799 Tuition + $200 Registration Fee

(15 % off Early Bird Special $300 discount if booked 14 days before start!)

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For one-to-one lessons, connect with us on Music Composition Private Instruction

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Meet Our World-Class Instructors

Our instructor roster ranges from Multi-Platinum Songwriters and Producers to rising LA Hitmakers and Artists. Have a look!

Need some help on a Project or Topic from class? No Problem. Our instructors can work with you 1-on-1 in Focus Hours

 

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Ableton Live Music Production Syllabus

Ableton Overview

What sets Ableton apart from other DAWs?
Getting set up: Audio and the preferences window
Session view vs. Arrangement view: applications of each
Live concepts: clips / scenes / browser / library
The concept of Ableton’s unique warp engine
Launching clips
Intro to FX
Intro to instruments

MIDI Tracks & Composing with Virtual Instruments

Simpler – Unlocking the full potential of this simple sampler
Drum Rack – Programming beats, manipulating sounds, chopping up loops, vocals, and tracks – making rhythms from anything. Slice to MIDI
Using and controlling third-party virtual instruments
Grooves + groove extraction
Setting up a MIDI keyboard or drum pad controllers
Getting creative with MIDI effects

Creating with Audio & MIDI

Warping in practice
Quantizing audio
Clips: clip view and clip properties
Making beats with Drum Racks and Simpler sampling
Effects: Live’s effects and using third-party effects
Recording MIDI and live looping
Basic routing and resampling
Automation: creating dynamic changes in your arrangements

Recording Techniques & Intro to Sound Design

Balancing, introduction to the art of mixing. Group tracks and advanced uses of routing
Introduction to sound waves, frequency, and amplitude
The recording patch in detail, introduction to gain structure
EQ and compression for recording
Feedback, headphone mixes, and latency
Digital, analog, sampling rate and bit-rate explained
Microphones overview and stereo miking techniques
Recording specific aspects of Ableton
Compiling audio takes

DJ ing & Live Performance

Preparing (warping) whole tracks and harmonic mixing
On the fly DJ effects
Using MIDI controllers effectively / mouse-free control
Bespoke Ableton controllers – Akai, Novation, and Push
Grouping tracks and basic routing
Structuring your sets and using loops
Recording your performance + editing the arrangement view
Bouncing down

Advanced Techniques

Advanced warping – acapellas, classical music and anything without beats!
Multi-track warping
Clip envelopes – creative uses of Ableton’s unique loop-based automation on audio fx, instruments, and midi fx. Easily achieve complex music, sound, and rhythm manipulation
Using all automation types together – creating build-ups and break-downs with complex sounds
Intro to Racks & Chains – powerful hidden features. Layering FX and instruments

Music Technology & Business are constantly evolving. Our curriculums are routinely updated to give you the best experience.

Our Students Say. . .

 

“Everything went really well in Ibiza this
time and I had so much fun! I am so
glad you taught me, you’re the best
xoxo”

Paris Hilton
Garnish DJ Program

I wouldn't change a thing about this course. It was ten times better than I expected it to be. The instructor was incredibly informative and kept things fun. I've played with software for a couple of years and thought I got most of the basics down but I definitely was wrong. Great course! I would definitely recommend this course to anybody wanting to learn the production side of music. It was incredibly helpful and left me inspired to make tracks 24/7.

Kristina Bialkowski

I went from knowing pretty much nothing about Logic to knowing how to built loops, work with midi, mix, and actually be able to record the music I write and and arrange on the computer. I'm really excited because Logic Pro X has opened up a new world for me as a singer songwriter!

Dawn Red Sun

I am a lot better off than I was months ago blindly watching Youtube tutorials and not knowing what I was doing. The teacher was a great, very patient and understanding, with all skill levels in the room.

Abraham Perrotta

The small class size allowed the instructor time to give us individual attention/feedback. The teaching style was easily adjusted according to the levels in the class. As a very new producer, I never felt left behind. I never would have thought I could make this much progress in just 6 weeks!

Andie Arbogast

This class was great. I've been wanting to learn digital music production and was warned that Logic was one of the most complex and difficult to learn DAW. In only 6 days I think I've learned the program well enough to start producing my own tracks. Not only that but I've left the class with enough excitement to get busy and make some music with my new found knowledge.

Paul Vachier

It was very hands on. the teacher knew a vast amount about this topic and is very informative and clear. He has methods of utilizing teachings that enable us to relate to better understand in what circumstances these methods would be used for productions.

Raymond Casarez

This class was tough for me, as I'm a beginner (and am 48 with not a ton of technical or DAW experience). I wanted to immerse myself, so I could learn as much as possible, but much of the class was still a bit too advanced for me. Darren was fantastic, and I REALLY appreciated the offer to come back and stand in future classes. That makes me feel like I'll definitely get my moneys worth!

William 'John' Bragg

I came into the program with no idea how to work Logic, and after the intensive week, I worked out programming beats, using loops and samples…I feel like I can take my music to the next level now. Thanks 🙂

Christy Thompson

Great teacher who leaves no stone unturned! After Garnish, I feel that I have the tools to build a strong foundation and begin a career in the music industry.

Daniel Cobos

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    I found the course very useful at least for me as I didn't have previous experience with Ableton. The instructor was always very helpful and attentive to solve and answer any question.

    Luis Miranda

    Everything was great. Can't think of anything I would change. The instructor is knowledgeable and personable. His expertise and time is much appreciated. Thank you!

    Mike DeMille

    The course is very friendly and engaging. Any and all questions will be asked with no hesitation or frustration, and it helps everyone else in the class that might have the same question in mind.

    Ryan Conway

    I would highly recommend Garnish because besides providing the technical aspects of the course material, the teachers are very knowledgeable about not only Ableton but music production in general which is a huge help. Garnish provides a great environment for music producers from all walks of life.

    Terry Pham

    Its a great school . I didn't know if I wanted to be more interested in music production and EDM but after Ableton I am totally in and I want to take more classes. Either you are a beginner or know something about Ableton, instructors will explain you very well.

    Maria Luisa

    It's much easier to learn from an experienced instructor rather than Youtube because I am able to ask questions and know why things work instead of just following a video.

    Henry Hang (Zankr)

    It was a lot better than watching youtube or reading about Ableton. The classes were helpful and it was nice to be around people with a similar mindset for networking etc.

    Emma Henry

    I took this course to build a stable foundation in Ableton. What I got was not only a foundation but and incredible amount of knowledge that surpassed my expectations. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to take that next progression from DJ'n to producing. I now have the full confidence to open up Ableton and make a full blown production from scratch. I have Garnish and their awesome teachers to thank for that!

    Corey Aguilar

    This course helped me become a lot more confident in my ability within Ableton. I learnt a lot of tips and tricks, that even friends who are successful in the industry didn't know about. Every lesson was packed with useful knowledge and I never felt stupid asking ANY questions. I came to this course with very little knowledge of Ableton and had no recording/production knowledge. I am very happy with the level I am at for taking such a short course. 5 stars!

    Vanessa Jadesa

    Great introduction to Ableton and music production. The course gave me the confidence, knowledge, and inspiration that I needed to get cracking in my home studio. It made me realize how creative I can be, and how much potential I have. I am very grateful for this experience, and the teachers were very cool and patient. I plan to take follow-up courses in the future as I felt very comfortable at Garnish.

    DJ Rhiannon

    The instructor had a way of explaining things that helped drive things home and really stick for me. He almost felt like a peer rather than a teacher and to be able to ask "dumb" questions and receive a genuine response was great. I can tell there's a real passion for teaching these programs here, and it's not just to get our money.

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