ABLETON LIVE INTENSIVE COURSE

Art for Progress (AFP) is proud to present the first installment of its new music production course offering with an ABLETON LIVE INTENSIVE COURSE. The course will provide comprehensive, intensive instruction of all phases of Ableton Live over an 8 session period with guaranteed results. Each class will be taught by an industry recognized professional with no more than 10 people in each group to ensure you know the software like never before. In addition, AFP is offering one-on-one instruction for those who want more personal attention.

Unlike other expensive options in the NYC market that take months to complete, AFP offers a fast track option that costs thousands less and you’ll be producing your own great tracks in weeks rather than months. How can Art for Progress offer this great opportunity? It’s part of our mission! As a nonprofit charity, AFP works to expand the arts in the community and there’s no better way to achieve this than empowering new artists. We’re dedicated to your success. So, get on board!

GENERAL INFORMATION
Ableton Live is about making music, recording, remixing, composing, songwriting, DJing and performing live. Ableton Live’s nonlinear, intuitive workflow, alongside powerful real-time editing and very flexible performance options, makes it a unique studio software and a favorite live performance tool. Live is making music and using music software.

COURSE OVERVIEW
Ableton Live is the most popular DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for musicians from electronic to r’n’b to alternative. It is used by all genres of live performers. From DJs to bands and sound artists. Live’s interface is incredible user-friendly and an intuitive tool for multi-track audio recording, MIDI programming and for DJing. This intensive course will teach you how to use Live’s main features to take control of any sound, to improve your workflow and to capture your creativity.

COURSE LEVEL
The course is for beginners and those with experience in music production. This course is the perfect place to start if you’re new to music production, but we also cover more advanced techniques of DAWs and sequencers depending on the experience of our students. Please contact (ableton@artforprogress.org) AFP if you have any specific questions, needs or requirements.

PRICING
Early Bird Registration(four weeks prior to course start) $700.00
Standard Registration (two weeks prior to course start) $800.00
Late Registration (one week prior to course start) $900.00
Walk In Registration (at the course start) $1000.00

COURSE CONTENT AND FEATURES
Session One: Overview and Beat Making with Ableton
Session Two: Groove, Warping and Clip Envelopes
Session Three: Music and Bass using Simpler
Session Four: Scenes and Effects
Session Five: Recording Arrangement and Vocals
Session Six: Structure and Arrangement
Session Seven: Mixing Basics
Session Eight: Finishing Project

OBJECTIVES
The objectivity of the course is to know how to express your creativity within Ableton Live and have an overall understanding of digital music technology.

By the end of this course you should be able to navigate Ableton Live’s session and arrange views, sample, record and edit audio and MIDI, program original beats using advanced techniques, create and save your own effects racks and instrument presets, use hardware controllers to manipulate Live’s instruments and effects Arrange, mix and remix music with ease in the studio or on the stage.

LEARNING METHOD
Each 3-hour session consists of a group demonstration and discussion, followed by a detailed explanation of each session’s content. Learning-by-following is a very important attitude/approach to this intensive course. While your tutor is walking you thru each step, you will have to follow and exercise on your own. After that, the tutor will gather your questions and answer them to the whole class. You will be encouraged to exercise with a little home work to sharpen and consolidate your new skills.

INDIVIDUAL ENCOURAGEMENT
Upon demonstrating your command of the necessary skills, you will be encouraged to add originality to your work. Your tutor will facilitate your development of original sound design ideas, which can then be presented to the group. You will receive ongoing feedback, and at the conclusion of each session you can choose to do a take-home exercise to further bring together your new skills.

What happens at the conclusion of the course?
After becoming more familiar with Ableton Live you may like to try advanced classes in sampling or synthesis, discover a new tool for production and performance such as Traktor, Serato, Maschine or perhaps exploring another Digital Audio Workstation such as Cubase, Logic or Pro Tools. All AFP Graduates of the Ableton Live Intensive Course are entitled to a 10% discount on subsequent courses.

OPPORTUNITIES
There are possibilities for all students at AFP through the tutor’s current projects within the music industry including sound design for sample packs, remix work for some of the best known underground labels and more. Depending on your level, creativity and unique talents as an artist.

REQUIREMENTS
All students must bring their own laptop and a headphone to each session. The software will be provided.

REVIEW OF LEARNING PROGRESS
Incrementally, you’ll receive feedback, support and encouragement from your tutor.

FEEDBACK
At the end of the course, you will be invited to leave feedback and evaluate your experience. AFP will compare your evaluation to the information you provide in the first week to refine the course content and delivery methods.