£749
(normally £1299)

Launch Offer
  • Three Month Sunday Course
  • 12pm every Sunday
  • Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter terms to choose from
  • Free access to the production suite all day Sundays
  • Learn how to use Ableton from start to finish
  • Suitable for total beginners
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Ableton Music Production Course Overview

Want to learn how to produce your own tracks?

This course is suitable for total beginners and will teach you the A-Z of the industry-leading production software. Ableton is a powerful music production program and will enable you to create your own music to help your DJ/producer career.

This course takes place at the beautiful London Sound Academy studios on Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

There are four terms to choose from, Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. Don't worry if you miss a class because you can join the same class in the following term for up to two classes. Each class is two-hours long with two hours of free studio time making a four-hour day.

You will receive notes for each lesson and producer certification on completion of the course. Students will also have access to our private production course community group and be able to submit their demos to our record label.

Music production graduates from LSA have signed to all major record labels including Defected, Sony, Toolroom, Warner Music, Ministry of Sound, Parlophone, Virgin EMI, Spinnin, Universal, Island Records, Dirtybird, Get Twisted, Critical Music, LSA records and more.

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Ableton Course Plan & Curriculum

Our Ableton Music Production Course will teach you the A-Z of Ableton during your three-month course. Everything you need to know to be able to produce with Ableton.

The main areas of tuition are:

  1. Meet your group and receive your course notes
  2. Learn all about the basic areas of the Ableton program
  3. File organisation, exporting, importing and organising files
  4. How to use audio tracks
  5. How to use loops and samples to build a beat
  6. The fundamentals of rhythm and groove
  7. How to use a sampler to create your own loops
  8. How to use Ableton's editing tools
  9. Gain theory and how to control volume
  10. EQ theory and how to mix-down your track
  11. How to use software instruments
  12. How to use and program MIDI
  13. How to to use plugins and FX
  14. How to use a MIDI keyboard
  15. How to reverse engineer a beat
  16. How to work with the stereo field
  17. How to use and understand compression
  18. How to use limiters
  19. Understanding synthesis
  20. Creating sounds and presets
  21. How to compose full length tracks
  22. Chords and chord progressions
  23. How to use automation
  24. How to record and work with vocals
  25. How to use MIDI-FX
  26. How to improve the musicality of your tracks
  27. Dynamic processing with Ableton
  28. Advanced mix-down
  29. Constructive criticism and group discussion
  30. How to compare your tracks
  31. How to create a pre-master

Term Times

First buy the course. We will then email to ask you which term time you want to join. There are a maximum of eight people per class. Once the term is fully booked we will remove it from this page.

Winter Term 2022 - In Progress
Spring Term 2023 (NOW FULLY BOOKED)
Summer Term 2023 - 12 Sundays from Sunday 28th May 2023 (Spaces Available)
  1. Sunday 28th May
  2. Sunday 4th June
  3. Sunday 11th June
  4. Sunday 18th June
  5. Sunday 25th June
  6. Sunday 2nd July
  7. Sunday 9th July
  8. Sunday 16th July
  9. Sunday 23rd July
  10. Sunday 30th July
  11. Sunday 6th August
  12. Sunday 13th August

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For future term dates please contact us.

How To Book

1. Buy the course

Click here to buy the course.

2. Wait for our email

Once you buy the course we will email you to ask which term time you'd like to join.

3. Enjoy the course!

You're now ready to learn how to use one of the most powerful music production programs on the planet! You don't need any experience or equipment to join this course. Everything is provided at the studio. We will send you a booking confirmation with all the details you need.

Sunday Tutor - Ollie Rant

Your Ableton music production tutor Ollie Rant is one of the most admired tutors at London Sound Academy. He's a DJ and music production tutor with a wealth of experience in the music industry. He has a calm and supportive teaching technique suitable for total beginners and advanced producers alike. With his guidance, you will learn how to produce with Ableton in a fun and creative way.

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Ollie

For all levels

Ollie has been a fixture on the London clubbing scene for the last 10 years and has garnered a hole host of accolades along the way. He's an alumni of Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings, has original releases on Kerri chandler affiliated label King Street Sound / Real Nice, and hosts monthly radio shows on Radar Radio and Balamii. His extensive record collection represents his eclectic taste, but, his speciality in tutoring lies in house, hip-hop, grime and garage. Ollie is also a producer with many vinyl releases under his belt signed to a wide range of record labels. He was recently aired on BBC Radio One.

Teaches: All DJ courses & Ableton Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Dance Music, Hip Hop, RnB, House, Garage, Vinyl
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

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Peter

For all levels

Ollie has been a fixture on the London clubbing scene for the last 10 years and has garnered a hole host of accolades along the way. He's an alumni of Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings, has original releases on Kerri chandler affiliated label King Street Sound / Real Nice, and hosts monthly radio shows on Radar Radio and Balamii. His extensive record collection represents his eclectic taste, but, his speciality in tutoring lies in house, hip-hop, grime and garage. Ollie is also a producer with many vinyl releases under his belt signed to a wide range of record labels. He was recently aired on BBC Radio One.

Teaches: All DJ courses & Ableton Courses
Genres: All
Ages: All
Languages: English
Specialties: Dance Music, Hip Hop, RnB, House, Garage, Vinyl
Best for: All levels of student from beginner to advanced

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Student Testimonials

Danny Rhys is one of LSA's homegrown talents. He's a DJ and producer and now works for and releases on Toolroom. He's also featured on LSA records and numerous other record labels.

"LSA helped me launch my DJ and production career with excellent mentorship and amazing opportunities found no where else!"

Danny Rhys

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Alex Mills is a House music legend and hugely successful artist. She has released on many labels including Defected.

"London Sound Academy have taught me so much! Their commitment to helping you achieve your goals is paramount. Cant recommend this course and LSA enough."
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Alex Mills

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Romy from the band The XX is a Mercury Award Winner and Brit Nominee. She is one of the most famous artists in the UK.

She sought tuition at London Sound Academy and is one of our most celebrated alumni.
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Romy, The XX

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Kasra is one of the biggest names in Drum & Bass and founder of Critical Records. As one of the biggest DJs and producers in the scene his seal of approval for LSA is highly prized!

"I found the quality of music production tuition at LSA and the service to be excellent. I'm excited to put what I learnt into practice!"

Kasra

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Sarah Story - BBC Radio One DJ

Sarah Story learnt the trade at London Sound Academy and is now a full time radio presenter for the BBC and international DJ. You can see her headlining shows around the world!

"The skills that I learned at LSA gave me the confidence to succeed in the music industry"

Sarah Story BBC Radio One

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