Ableton Live
Unlock your creative potential with Ableton Live — no prior experience required. This beginner-friendly course is your fast track into the world of digital music production. Learn how to compose, arrange, and perform using one of the industry’s most powerful DAWs. Whether you’re making beats, building tracks, or performing live, this course gives you the tools and hands-on practice to bring your musical ideas to life from day one.
Duration
3 months
Start
Oct 2025
Difficulty
Beginner
Award
Certificate of completion
Course overview
Dive deep into one of the world’s most powerful and popular DAWs — Ableton Live. Our intensive course is designed for beginners and fast learners who want to move confidently from first steps to independent creative production. You’ll master key tools for working with audio and MIDI, build a strong foundation in sound design, and learn to bring your tracks to life both in the studio and on stage.
How will you learn
Weekly
Combines focused theoretical lessons with hands-on practice
Practical tasks every session: crafting beats, loops, and full tracks
Regular homework assignments with detailed feedback
Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience
1:1 workstation setup (Mac with Ableton Live Suite)
Learning outcomes
- Confidently navigate Ableton Live’s interface
- Record & edit audio & MIDI like a pro
- Use synthesizers (Operator, Wavetable), samplers (Simpler, Drum Rack), and effects
- Design original sounds and build dynamic arrangements
- Apply automation, mixing, and routing techniques
- Perform live using Session View
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, verifying your professional skillset.
Course structure
Get familiar with the layout, key functions, and workflow of Ableton Live. Learn how to navigate efficiently and set up your first project.
Learn to record, import, and edit audio clips. Explore warping, slicing, and audio manipulation for creative production.
Understand how to create and edit MIDI clips, use virtual instruments, and program beats and melodies from scratch.
Dive into Ableton's built-in effects like EQs, delays, reverbs, and compressors to enhance and shape your sounds.
Discover how to add dynamic changes to your tracks using automation for volume, effects, and parameter controls.
Explore the basics of synthesis using Ableton’s Wavetable synthesizer and samplers to create unique sounds and textures.
Master Session View for live performance, improvisation, and creative idea capturing.
Learn how to structure full tracks, develop sections like intro, verse, chorus, and create a professional-sounding arrangement.
Learn to use return tracks, groups, and master routing for efficient mixing and creative processing.
Explore the library and Groove Pool, manage presets, and present your final track for review.
Requirements
- Beginner Friendly. No prior experience required
- All equipment provided in class
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | — |
| Resources fee | AED 325 |
| Tuition fee | AED 3,675 |
| Total cost | AED 4,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.
How to apply
Step-by-step process
Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:
- Complete the online application form below.
- Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot. You’ll then receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
- Attend your first class!