On-site and Online
Ableton Live BASIC
From scratch to your first finished track, live and with mentoring
- Finalize your music: Master the workflow used by professionals.
- Expert Feedback: Personalized corrections to polish your sound.
- Maximum interaction: Face-to-face or live classes.
- 100% practical classes: learn by producing.
- Real project: Come out with your first finished track.
- Closed price: €490
On-site and Online
Ableton Live BASIC
From scratch to your first finished track, live and with mentoring
- Finalize your music: Master the workflow used by professionals.
- Expert Feedback: Personalized corrections to polish your sound.
- Maximum interaction: Face-to-face or live classes.
- 100% practical classes: learn by producing.
- Real project: Come out with your first finished track.
- Closed price: €490
Next Call
February, July and October
Schedules
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Duration
30h
Location
In-person and Online
Next Call
In October and February
Schedules
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Duration
30h
Location
In-person and Online
Ableton Live Basic Course
Music production course with Ableton Live at EUMES
Ableton Live is one of the most powerful music production tools available today, and also the only software that has been created for both music composition and live music .
Improve the quality of your productions and discover your own sound.
You will work directly with Ableton Live and its key tools: virtual instruments, sampler, effects, and MIDI clips to learn production and arrangement workflows. The course is focused on practice: sound design, sample manipulation, rhythmic programming, and basic mixing concepts and preparation for live performance.
What will you learn in the Basic Ableton Live Course?
Ableton Live is one of the most powerful music production tools available today, and also the only software that has been created for both music composition and live music .
1. Ableton Live Basics
Session View and Arrangement View, clips, devices, automation, and signal flow (routings, env/return).
2. Essential blend
Volume, panning, basic EQ, dynamics, and saturation to give coherence and punch to your track.
3. Basic synthesis
Subtractive and wavetable (oscillators, filters, envelopes) to create basses, leads, and textures.
4. Audio and MIDI
Recording and editing, basic warping, creation/editing of MIDI clips, native instruments and effects.
5. Sampling and percussion
Simpler, Drum Rack, rhythmic patterns, and chops.
6. Preparation for the live performance (initiation)
Set structure and clip launching.
Do you want to expand your training after this course?
After the Ableton Live Basic course, you can continue with Ableton Live PRO and Mixing & Mastering, or follow the AEMP (Ableton Expert Music Producer) path, which integrates these modules and guides you toward the final project.
Your journey as a producer starts here
This is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to start your music career with our Ableton Live Basic course.
Take the step today and become part of the EUMES community!
Equipment, resources, and a community of professionals
Professional recording studios
Teachers active in the music industry
A creative and close community of musicians
Instructors of the Basic Ableton Live course.
David San Segundo (Sanse) – Music producer from Girona and former student of EUMES, specializing in mixing and mastering.
He has released music on various international drum & bass labels and has collaborated on projects for Disney+. He has also worked on projects for artists and institutions in the national sphere. At EUMES, he teaches courses in the Advanced Music and Sound Diploma, as well as in the AEMP Diploma, and supports students during the production and finalization phases of their tracks.
Resources and material in the classroom.
- Workstation with computer, Ableton Live, and MIDI keyboard/controllers.
- Teaching materials and downloadable exercises.
Requirements and recommendations.
- What to bring: headphones (essential), USB drive to save projects.
- For practicing at home: computer + Ableton Live installed (you can start with the trial version).
Syllabus for the Basic Ableton Live Course.
1. Introduction
Sound and music production.
2. Workflow within Live
Browser, mixer, tracks, clips and devices.
3. Audio
Editing, warping and exporting.
4. MIDI
Native instruments, recording, clip editing and MIDI effects.
5. Sampling
Simpler and Drum Rack.
6. Basic synthesis
Subtractive and wave table.
7. Basic mixing
Principles and criteria for exporting
8. Final project
Production of a complete theme.
Practical classes with guided exercises, continuous feedback, and a final project in the form of an original song, applying all the content from the Basic Ableton Live course at EUMES.
Who is the Ableton Live Basic course aimed at?
Musicians, DJs, content creators, and/or people with little or no experience who want to start making music production using a modern and structured method through the Basic Ableton Live course at EUMES.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start, duration and places
What is the duration of the course?
The Basic Ableton Live course lasts 30 hours in in-person and/or online format. The specific dates are published on the course information sheet (or course page). The regular sessions take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In summer, an intensive format is offered with classes every day, from Monday to Friday.
Are there limited places?
Yes. In-person spots are limited to 23. .
Is there a minimum age?
Yes: 16 years old (no maximum age).
Requirements and level.
Do I need previous experience?
No. The Basic Ableton Live course is designed for those who are starting out in music production with Ableton Live.
What will I learn?
Fundamentals of Ableton Live: audio and MIDI recording, using effects, and creating arrangements to produce your first songs.
What do I need to take the course online?
- Stable internet connection, headphones, and microphone.
- It is recommended to have Ableton Live installed (the trial version is valid during the first few days).
What material should I bring to the classroom?
- It is essential to bring headphones.
- In the classroom, you will have all the tools and software needed to work.
- It is highly recommended to have your own basic equipment for practicing between classes: a computer, the software installed (not included in the course), and your own headphones.
Recording policy
What is the recording policy?
- Online sessions and some in-person sessions may be recorded for educational purposes.
- The recordings are made available to enrolled students for review; access is personal and non-transferable.
- Downloading, editing, or distributing the recordings without EUMES’ authorization is not allowed.
- If you prefer not to appear in the recording, you can keep your camera off and microphone muted during online sessions.
Format
Is it in-person? Is there an online option?
Yes. The Ableton Live Basic course is in-person with an online option via Zoom live; classes are recorded so you can recover them.
Registration and information.
Can I make the payment online?
Yes, you can make the payment directly through our website.
Get trained with the Basic Ableton Live course at EUMES.
Want to pursue a career in music? This course is your gateway to learning the basics and turning your passion into a real career in the music industry.