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Music Production with Ableton Live
C03192

Are you ready to explore the world of digital music production? Ableton Live is a powerful tool used by musicians and producers worldwide. This course is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to develop their musical skills. You'll gain hands-on experience with Ableton Live, learning how to create, arrange, and mix your own music. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician, this course will help you unlock your creative potential.

Course Content

This course covers:
Introduction to Ableton and Basic Workflow: Introduction to Ableton Live interface, session vs. arrangement views, basic navigation, and project setup
Audio Manipulation and Effects: Audio clips, loops, creating a basic beat, basic audio effects (EQ, reverb, delay), and warping functions
Understanding Sound and MIDI Basics: Music rudiments, MIDI basics, using built-in instruments and drum racks
Arrangement and Mixing Basics: Song arrangement, automation, mixing basics, and creating transitions
Applying Skills to a Personal Project

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.

This course is designed for beginners to music technology.
You may also be a local musician, DJ, analog enthusiast looking to move into digital, or an aspiring music producer.
You do not need a musical theory background.
You should have good skills with basic IT, navigating software, and the internet.

First Class Requirements

Bring headphones and a notebook/pen

Assessment Methods

We will assess your progress through practical exercises and project work, providing you with constructive feedback to help you improve.

Further Study Options

This course fits with our creative technology courses such as Video, 3D, motion graphics , 2D animation and video/film editing. There will be further courses available soon on recording and performance within Ableton.

Additional Information

If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email info@rhacc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.