Discover the creative possibilities of Ableton Live in this practical, hands-on short course. Whether you’re interested in making beats, exploring electronic sounds, recording instruments, or producing your own music, this course will help you build the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life.
Over eight weeks, you’ll learn how to navigate Ableton Live, create drum patterns, work with virtual instruments, write MIDI parts, arrange a song and develop your mixing and production techniques. You’ll also explore live performance, automation, and mastering, gaining an understanding of the full music production process from your first idea to your final export.
Combining creative experimentation with practical technical skills, this course is designed to help you get more out of Ableton Live and take your music production to the next level.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop your knowledge and practical experience in the following areas:
By the end of the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of Ableton Live and the tools used in modern music production, along with practical techniques you can apply to your own projects.
| College | BIMM Music Institute Dublin |
| Course ID | 203379 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | Music Technology, Dance, Music & Theatre Performance |
| Course Type | Onsite |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 27th January 2027 |
| Course End Date | 17th March 2027 |
| Course Duration | 8 weeks |
| Course Time | Mode of Attendance: Part-time (Every Wednesday 18:30 – 21:30) Duration: 8 weeks Location: BIMM Music Institute Dublin |
| Course Fee | 395 |
| Entry Requirements | Minimum Age: 16 at the start of the course. This course is open enrolment and there are no specific academic entry requirements. To get the most out of the course, you should be able to both speak and write in English to a reasonable standard. Please be aware that we have a limited number of places available for each course intake and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Career Path | Where will your music take you? Music production is about more than learning software. It’s about developing your ideas, experimenting with sound and finding your own creative approach. By working through the different stages of production, from your first drum pattern and MIDI arrangement to mixing, mastering and exporting, you’ll gain practical skills that can support your future projects and help you continue developing as a producer. Ready to get started with Ableton Live? Take the next step in your music production journey and discover what’s possible with Ableton Live. |
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