DURATION
6 Sessions, 2 hours each (Total 12 hours)
CLASS SIZE
Private – 1 pax
Double – 2 pax
Group – 3 pax
COURSE DETAILS
Lesson 1: Introduction to Ableton Live
Learning Points:
– Introduction to Ableton as a music sequencer
– What distinguishes Live from other programs
– Getting to know the interface
– Getting to know the basics of a groove/song
– Understanding the basics of a Clip
– Variation with Clips
Lesson 2: Jamming with Clips and Scenes
Learning Points:
– Understanding song structure
– Create basic song structures using Scenes as building blocks
– Learning the basics of Ableton’s Warping feature
– Learn the basics of the Loop Brace in Clips
– Deeper exploration of the creative possibilities of Clip manipulation
– Using Loopmasters
Lesson 3: Introduction to Arrangement View and Audio Effects
Learning Points:
– Track View vs Clip View
– Understanding the fundamentals of the Simple Delay
– In-depth understanding of Autofilter as an effect and as a Spectral Isolating tool for Mixing
– Introduction to the Arrangement View
– Experience of performing with Ableton Live
– Recording your performance, mistakes and all
– Arrange View editing to correct mistakes and refine arrangement
– Arrange View editing for creative purposes, like Slicing and making Fills
– Recording Arrangements with Scenes and Clips
Lesson 4: Introduction to Midi, Drum Rack and Chords
Learning Points:
– The fundamentals of Midi needed to compose with Midi Clips and Virtual Instruments
– Understanding Synthesizers Bars, Beats and 16ths
– Introduction to the types of drum machines of the past
– Understanding the acoustic set up and basics of drums
– Introduction to Chords and its anatomy
Lesson 5: Operator, Low-end theory, Automations
Learning Points:
– In-depth understanding of Operator
– Creating Bass synths with Operator
– Introduction to Simpler and its possibilities with Drum Rack
– Track Automations
– The concept of transitions
Lesson 6: Basics of Mixdown, Reverb and Simpler
Learning Points:
– Use of Arpegiators with Chords to break down notes
– Introducing the 5 steps of basic Mixing
– Discuss concepts of Side-Chain Compressing
– Building custom Risers
– Introduction to Reverb and its importance
COURSE FEES
Private – S$1,200.00
Double & Group – Please contact us for pricing. Thanks. 🙂
INSTRUCTOR
Aaron (Electronic Dance Music)
Koflow (Hip Hop)