This course offers a hands-on introduction to music creation using Ableton Live, designed for beginners and intermediate learners.
You’ll start by exploring the software interface, learning how to set up your workspace, and understanding the core tools used in digital music production. You’ll create music using MIDI instruments, sampled audio, and optionally your own recorded sounds. The course covers how to connect and use MIDI keyboards and other peripherals to enhance your workflow.
Alongside technical skills, you’ll develop your musical ear and gain a basic understanding of music theory to support your creative decisions. As your track takes shape, you’ll learn essential mixing techniques to balance and polish your sound.
You’ll also be introduced to mastering—the final step in music production—to prepare your track for sharing or release.
By the end of the course, you’ll produce a complete track, either original or a cover, and collaborate with fellow music creators in a supportive environment. This course provides a practical foundation in the key stages of music production, helping you build confidence and creativity with Ableton Live.
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Entry requirements
Some musical knowledge/experience preferred, must be willing to learn to use a Digital Audio Workstation (Ableton Live 12) to create music.
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Who is the course for?
The course is for artists and aspiring music creators who are new to music production using Ableton Live. If you enjoy writing and creating music and want to broaden your experience and meet like-minded music producers, this is a great way to start your journey.
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Study methods
Classroom-based, in-person.
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How is the course assessed?
Tutors will assess your progress through in-class activities.
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More information
Course cost £95. The course is held on Thursday evenings from 6 until 8pm at the Hayes Campus. Course start date is November 3rd, for 4 weeks.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
This course will help you to build the skills to become a music producer. This is a multifaceted role which could see you working with songwriters, musicians, film-makers and other creative artists in the entertainment industry.
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Where Next – Further Studies
On completion of this course, you could progress to our intermediate music production course.
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How to apply
You can enrol and pay online for this course. Please click the Enrol Now button.
