About this Event
This intensive weekend transforms complete beginners into confident Ableton Live users who can create finished, professional-quality tracks. By focusing on the 20% of skills that produce 80% of results, students will leave with two completed tracks and the foundation to continue growing independently.
📍 Workshop Details
Date: 3-Day Intensive – October 10–12, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM daily (price includes all 3 days)
Location: San Francisco Film School – 155 Sansome St, 2nd Floor, San Francisco
Early Registration: Save $100 when you sign up early
Class Size: Limited to 12 students for personalized feedback
🚀 What You’ll Learn
- Navigate Ableton Live's dual interface (Session and Arrangement Views) with confidence, mastering essential tools for modern music production
- Program compelling drums, bass, and melodic elements using Ableton's powerful sampling, synthesis, and groove tools
- Create original sounds using Ableton's native instruments (Analog, Wavetable, Sampler) and build custom device racks with macro controls
- Produce professional-quality tracks in hip-hop, electronic music, or pop styles with authentic sonic characteristics and arrangement techniques
- Finish two polished productions from concept to final master, ready for streaming platforms or professional presentation
- Apply contemporary production techniques, including AI-assisted creativity, resampling, and non-linear composition methods
🎯 Perfect For
- Aspiring music producers and beat makers
- Singer-songwriters wanting to self-produce their music
- Content creators needing original soundtracks and beats
- DJs looking to create original tracks for their sets
- Musicians transitioning from traditional instruments to digital production
- Creative professionals seeking hands-on music production skills
🏆 Upon Completion, You’ll Master
- Complete Ableton Live workflow proficiency for independent music creation
- Professional beat programming and rhythm section construction
- Essential sound design and synthesis techniques
- Industry-standard mixing and mastering fundamentals
- Genre-specific production approaches (hip-hop, electronic, or pop)
- Creative sampling and audio manipulation methods
- Two finished, mixed tracks ready for your portfolio
📢 Seats are limited — register today to secure your spot and start creating at a professional level!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
San Francisco Film School, 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 847.00
