8 classes · Bi-weekly · In person · Ableton Live
Production Program
Make music that works on real sound systems.
What it is
Built like a record, not a textbook.
This program is about groove, texture, restraint, and how music translates to a real sound system. You will not just learn Ableton. You learn to make tracks that work in underground DJ sets. You graduate by finishing an original track and hearing it played in a real DJ context.
Class by class
Eight classes, one focus each.
- Class 1
Ableton workflow and setup
Session layout, routing, gain staging, MIDI vs audio, and building a template you'll actually use.
- Class 2
Rhythm and groove design
Kick selection, groove pools, percussion programming, and the discipline of restraint.
- Class 3
Bass and low-end control
Sub vs mid bass, phase, mono compatibility, and making the low end translate to a club system.
- Class 4
Sound design fundamentals
Subtractive synthesis, movement through modulation, texture and noise. Practical, not nerdy.
- Class 5
Arrangement for DJs
Long-form arrangement, DJ-friendly intros and outros, and energy progression that holds a floor.
- Class 6
Effects and space
Reverb discipline, delay for groove, saturation for weight, and automation for life.
- Class 7
Finishing and exporting
Knowing when a track is done, rough mix fundamentals, and exporting for DJs.
- Class 8
Playback, critique, and revision
Your track gets played in a DJ context. Group critique and a clear revision plan.
What's included
The whole kit.
- Eight in-person classes, every other week
- Ableton Live from day one
- Homework and feedback between every class
- Your track tested on a real sound system
- A finished original track to graduate
Pricing
Pricing announced soon
First cohort opens soon. Join the waitlist for early access and founding-cohort pricing.