Music Production - Level 1
8 Week Program
Next Semester Begins: Sept 11, 2019
Everything you need to start making music with Ableton Live. No experience required.
Over 8 weeks we will break down the barriers of electronic music production so that you may begin your journey towards making inspired, professional sounding music.
Class runs Wednesdays 7-9pm. Students may come as early as 6pm for any homework related questions and help.
Who Should Take This Course?
This class is designed for people who want to jump into the world of music production, but have little or no prior experience in music production or Ableton Live. You could be a DJ, a musician, a singer, or just someone who is passionate about music, this course will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to use Ableton fluently.
What You'll Leave Class Knowing
You'll finish this course with a strong understanding of the basic fundamentals of music production in Ableton Live, an introduction to music theory and song writing, and the knowledge to produce your own songs.
8 WeekS: 16 hours instruction + 8 office hours :
Next Class: Start September 11
One payment of $699.
Payment Plans are Available. Contact for info.
Contact Jake Robertz at learn@nightvisionmusic.com or 587 784 0781 for any questions
Register before Aug 16 & Save 10%
Course Requirements
A laptop that can run Ableton Live
Headphones
Ableton Live 10 (available at 40% discount for all Night Vision Music Academy students)
Class Topics Include
Introduction to Ableton: functions, layout, and tools
Rhythm & Counting, Song Structure, Song Arrangement
Drums Rack and Drum Programming
Intro to Music Theory: Notes & Scales, Chords, Chord Progressions
Arrangement View, Scenes, Clip launching and Recording
Adding the Human Touch: Swing & Groove, Playing In and Recording
Making Ableton work for you: Automation & Modulation
Recording External Audio, Warping
And Much More!
Student Perks
Educational discounts up to 50% with companies like Fab Filter, Soundtoys, Izotope, DMG, Black Octopus Sound and More!
Weekly feedback on assignments
PDF summary of each week's lesson
Optional hour before class for in person questions and homework assistance
Opportunity for midweek support and questions via e-mail
Discounted pricing on booking studio time, private lessons, and workshops
Class Time
Class runs Wednesdays from 7-9pm
Office Hours 6-7pm
Class runs once a week for 8 weeks at our downtown Edmonton teaching facility.