Marina del Rey, CA Ableton Lessons

Ready to learn how to use this incredible music recording software? I have years of experience with this DAW and can teach you how to properly record and mix so that your songs sound better than ever!

Ableton Live is a great interface for dealing with digital audio for the purposes of producing music to designing sound. In this course, you will learn, first hand, the exciting and gratifying art of producing music and designing sound all from scratch. Together, we will explore what sound synthesis is and how it works while learning and exercising our creative production skills and learning the functions and instruments of Ableton. I will teach you to think outside the box showing you conventional and unconventional methods of acquiring stimulating and beautiful sounds.
An example curriculum will be as follows**:
I. What is Digital Audio?
- How does Ableton compare to other DAWs
II. Intro to Sound Synthesis
III. Ableton Functionality and Instrumentation

IV. Making a Beat
- What separates interesting grooves from uninteresting grooves?
V. Working with Synths
- What separates interesting synths from dull synths?
VI. Blending Sounds
- Intuitive ...

Brian has used Ableton Live to create a unique live show for his band, Mint Trip. He quickly fell in love with Ableton, and has created a live experience unlike anything else. He is fluent in Ableton, and the Ableton Push.

I will work with you on everything from basic recording to advanced sound design, mixing and producing techniques. Shoot me a message to see if we're a good fit!

My BA from the Berklee College of Music focused on using Ableton as an Industry Standard DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), and using it to produce music in a way that fits you and your style. Lessons on Ableton focus on how to use the program in all aspects, as both recording and production software.

I have produced music in Ableton for 5 years. It is a powerful music production tool that, once learned, is invaluable for music production.

I can teach the in's and out's of the program, and offer aid to my students in finding their sound and crafting music fit to my their tastes.

I specialize in Pop, Electronic, Indie, and Hip-Hop.

Even if you've never touched Ableton before, I will get you creating right away :) As a self-produced synth-pop artist under the moniker mini bear, I have experience teaching at both beginner and advanced levels. Having taught one-on-one in various environments, including at Apple, I have the ability to translate seemingly difficult concepts into relatable information. I have a strong background in music theory, songwriting, and synthesis, and I will show you how you can best use Ableton as a creative tool to reach your artistic potential.

I have been using Ableton live for over 7 years. I have learned every in and out as well as key commands most producers do not use. I can teach you the fastest way to get things done in the program.

I use many hidden presets/samples that come with the program. I can teach you how to use the stock plug ins to sound like your favorite artist and achieve the same quality as the expensive plugs ins.

I also was asked by the creators of Ableton if they could sit in on one of my sessions and see how I worked. They documented me for updates and changes to future Ableton updates.

I learned the ropes and then wove some new ones.

There are several Ableton courses that will teach you techniques and procedures in isolation. The way I teach is to ALWAYS make the technical aspects of this DAW in line with your creative vision.

How do you want your music to sound? --> What emotions do you want it to illicit? --> What sounds, arrangement, and flow are necessary to produce that? --> How does that translate into technical knowledge i.e. stereo width, eq-ing, etc.

During every moment of a lesson, you will feel like you are taking steps toward producing the track you are envisioning.

I want you to hit the sweet spot of your creative vision!

I can take you from the ground up with Abelton, music production over all, and DJing. My goal is to make sure you can produce a comprehensive song and be ready to enter the music world. I have been producing for 5 years and DJing for 10. I have signed tracks to independent labels and performed at premier venues in Southern California.