MUSIC PRODUCTION AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

IT'S TIME TO MAKE MUSIC!

8 WEEKS, STARTING MARCH, 2023

This is a small group mentorship program that focuses on learning how to produce music in Ableton Live, as well as developing oneself as an artist. The program is tailored to individual goals and interests, allowing musicians to develop their unique voice and style as an artist. The mentorship program consists of personalized coaching, guidance, and feedback to participants which includes one-on-one sessions and weekly group lessons.

PLEASE NOTE:

We only accept a small number of applicants into the Program at any time. If you are not serious about getting your music to a professional level, and just want to test the waters – this program may not be the best fit for you.

This is an intensive program with accountability, coaching, personalized feedback, financial investment, and the results you’ll get reflect that.

COURSE TOPICS:

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC PRODUCTION IN ABLETON LIVE

  • OVERVIEW OF THE DAW INTERFACE AND BASIC FUNCTIONS
  • UNDERSTANDING AUDIO AND MIDI SIGNALS
  • EXPLORING DIFFERENT VST PLUGINS IN ABLETON LIVE
  • CREATING A BASIC BEAT USING THE DRUM RACK

MODULE 2: MAKING YOUR FIRST TRACK

  • BUILDING A TRACK FROM SCRATCH
  • ARRANGMENT AND COMPOSITION
  • UNDERSTANDING BASIC MUSIC THEORY CONCEPTS
  • DEVELOPING AN ARRANGEMENT THAT TELLS A STORY

MODULE 3: WORKING WITH SAMPLES AND LOOPS

  • FINDING AND ORGANIZING SAMPLE PACKS
  • CHOPPING AND MANIPULATING AUDIO SAMPLES
  • CREATING GROOVES WITH LOOP-BASED PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
  • USING SAMPLERS TO CREATE CUSTOM INSTRUMENTS

MODULE 4: MIXING WITH AN ENGINEER 

  • UNDERSTANDING THE MIXING PROCESS AND BASIC MIXING TECHNIQUES
  • Working with mixing engineer and making revisions 
  • Your first Mixed and Mastered Track
  • PREPARING YOUR TRACKS FOR RELEASE AND DISTRIBUTION

MODULE 5: ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-PROMOTION

  • FINDING YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE FORMAT
  • IDENTIFYING YOUR AUDIENCE AND TARGET MARKET
  • WORKING WITH LABELS
  • NETWORKING AND COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ARTIST

COURSE GOALS:

  • PRODUCE YOUR FIRST OWN TRACK FROM START TO FINISH
  • MASTER THE USE OF ABLETON LIVE 11
  • LEARN HOW TO MAKE MUSIC YOU LOVE
  • FIND YOUR PERFORMANCE FORMAT

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • LAPTOP
    Windows 10 / 8 GB RAM / Intel i5  or
    AMD multi-core или macOS High Sierra 10.13 to Big Sur 11 / 8 GB RAM / Intel i5
  • HEADPHONES
    Any good quality studio headphones 
    Recommended: Beyerdynamic 770 / 990
  • SPEAKERS
    Professional studio monitors are not required for this program but they would be great (for example, YAMAHA HS5 or a similar class)
  • SOFTWARE  
    Ableton Live 11
  • YOUR DESIRE TO MAKE MUSIC!

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

SVETTI

Svetlana is a DJ, music producer, and founder of DJ Lessons LA school. Her experience go over 14 years in DJing and 13 years in music production. She’s been playing world-renowned clubs and has been releasing music since 2013 under various names on labels like: Proton, Blur, Deep Strips, Crumpled Music, Majestic Family Records and others. 

She has a talent to break down complicated things into simple, and created a system that will get you from 0 to producing and releasing tracks in the shortest period of time.

DIRSE

Dirse has been making electronic music for over 5 years. He has worked with well-known record companies in the deep house and slap house market: Blanco Y Negro, LoveStyle, OXYTIME, FRQNCY, Storm Music Group, Chapter Eight, FHC, and others.

His songs hit many charts on Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. His music was supported by various radio stations and his stream count exceeded 1 Million in just one year.

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