Dance Music 101: Introductory Ableton Course Information

This introductory level course is is aimed at budding music producers who are just starting out, and are looking to start writing dance music.

Who is the course for?

• Individuals with no previous music production experience
• Individuals with a small amount of experience who are looking to get more creative with their productions, and finish more music.

What do you need to take the course?

• The 90 day free trial of Ableton 11 Suite, available to download on the Ableton website (linked in the course)

What You’ll Learn In Dance Music 101: Introductory Ableton Course?

• 8 hours of detailed video content, covering every aspect of creating a track from start to finish – available to watch as many times as required
• 5 Assignments based on the modules, which if followed will result in a finished track
• Over 1000 free samples from James’ personal sample library
• An insight into James’ personal methodologies for creating interesting sounds easily
• The opportunity to ask questions directly to James through the video comments for added clarity
• The opportunity to submit a track to James for personalised feedback
• EQ’ing cheat sheet & Key music production terminology glossary

After completing the course you will:

• Be able to write a track from start to finish
• Understand how to program house, garage and breakbeat drum patterns
• Understand how to create groovy basslines
• Understand how to create all the synth parts required for a track
• Be able to incorporate samples from other music into your tracks
• Understand EQ’ing & Mixdown
• Have basic music theory knowledge
• Have all the knowledge necessary to take James’ intermediate / advanced music production course

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