Ableton Live: Create, Produce & Perform

A two-day hands-on course for music producers of all experience levels Join Ableton Certified Trainer Simon Lyon for an immersive two-day workshop designed to elevate your music production skills, unlock your creativity, and help you build a confident workflow in Ableton Live. Whether you’re just getting started, switching from another DAW, or looking to refine advanced techniques, this course is structured to meet you where you are — and take you further. Across the two days, you’ll explore essential and modern production techniques used by professional music makers across electronic, hip hop, pop, R&B, techno, drum & bass, singer-songwriter, experimental and hybrid styles. Every topic is delivered through clear demonstrations, guided exercises, and real-world examples.

Dates:
17th and 18th February

What You’ll Learn:
- Core Ableton Live skills: navigation, audio/MIDI editing, warping, arrangement, mixing
- Creative workflows: sampling, slicing, resampling, instrument design, effects processing
- Beat-making & composition: drums, basslines, harmony, melody and arrangement structure
- Sound design essentials: using Live’s instruments, racks, modulation and audio effects
- Live performance tools: Session View, clip launching, Push/Move integration
- Modern workflows: stems, generative tools, MPE, using samples legally and creatively
- Finishing tracks: structure, transitions, automation, exporting

The course is designed for:
Complete beginners.
Intermediate producers wanting to level up
Advanced users seeking new techniques or inspiration
Artists from any genre or background
Creators using any version of Ableton Live (Intro, Standard, Suite).
All levels welcome. Sessions are inclusive, adaptable and experience-led — you’ll be supported whether you’re writing your first beat or polishing your next release.

About Your Tutor :
Simon Lyon Simon is an experienced Ableton Certified Trainer, producer, educator and mentor with over 20 years’ experience teaching music makers at every level - from emerging artists and grassroots communities to higher education, professional studios and international masterclasses. He specialises in helping producers unlock their creativity quickly, no matter their style, background, or previous experience.

Apply
Apply via the book now form - applications close 4th of February.
We will be in contact with successful applicants by the 11th of February