Ableton Live courses : City Lit

Making music with Ableton Live

‘Live’ is a revolutionary package that has taken the music world by storm. Performing with a laptop, songwriting or composing, Live’s intuitive and totally flexible interface puts the fun and experimentation back into music-making.

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Key course information

Dates
21/04/12 - 30/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
10 weeks

Time
11:00 - 14:00

Fees
Full fee: £239
Senior fee: £148
Concession: £76

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MK563

Availability
Available
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music@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2630

Course outline

What is the course about?

Arranging, mixing and producing musical ideas using Ableton Live. You will import loops and samples, record your own audio, create musical ideas using a keyboard, graphic methods and virtual instruments and learn to mix and add effects to produce complete pieces in real-time.

What topics will we cover?

- Live's interface; navigating via the browser, and the session and arrange views
- Importing and recording audio in both the session and arrange views
- 'Warping' audio, both short clips and entire tracks
- Recording and editing MIDI with a keyboard using Live's devices and VST instruments
- 'Live looping' using 'Looper' to layer clips in real-time
- Preparing Live for performance using a MIDI controller to trigger clips and effects
- Improvisation and the creation of a Live 'set' in real-time to allow further editing in the arrange view
- Synchronising Live and Reason via 'Rewire'
- Basic mixing and effects processing including automation.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Navigate files and folders via the browser, and operate Live confidently in both the session and arrange views
- Import and record audio in both the session and arrange views
- 'Warp' audio, both short clips and entire tracks
- Record and edit MIDI with a keyboard using Live's devices and VST instruments
- Perform 'Live looping' using 'Looper' to layer clips in real-time
- Prepare Live for performance using a MIDI controller to trigger clips and effects
- Improvise and create a Live 'set' in real-time to allow further editing in the arrange view
- Synchronise Live and Reason via 'Rewire'
- Perform basic mixing and effects processing including automation.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Beginner - aimed at anyone who wishes to learn how to put this exciting technology to creative use. No prior experience of music sequencing necessary, however some familiarity with computers would be beneficial. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English, engage in class discussions and take notes in English.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Classes will generally begin with a demonstration and discussion followed by practical work. You will work on one of 10 Mac based workstations to practice set themes, techniques and skills, applying these to your developing ideas and material and you will regularly present your work in progress to the group. You will receive regular support, encouragement and feedback from your tutor throughout the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

CDrs can be bought for saving your work (£0.50) or students may bring in USB flash drives to back up their work for use elsewhere. Students should always bring a note pad and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will save each week's work as new files, providing a record of your progress. You may request written feedback from the tutor at the end of the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

There is a direct follow-on course, Ableton Live plus: advanced techniques.
With the growing popularity of music software, further progression in this area tends towards learning and integrating additional programs and approaches.
We offer a variety of courses in traditional sequencing packages, eg., Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.
All-in-one software studio approaches are covered in our Reason and Ableton Live courses whilst musicianship and composition, notation and manuscript production are covered in our Sibelius courses.
Experimental approaches are explored in our Max/MSP courses.
Following on from our introductory Logic and Cubase courses we offer 'Mixing and advanced production techniques' and our 2-day 'Mixing and mastering masterclass'.
We also offer a range of fast-track introductory courses to most of our programs.
The music department additionally offers a wide range of instrumental and musicianship courses.
For further advice call the music office on 020 7492 2630 or email music@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
09/01/12 to 12/03/12	Mon	14:30 - 17:30	10 weeks	£229	£132	£66	MK565	Started	» Select
14/01/12 to 17/03/12	Sat	11:00 - 14:00	10 weeks	£239	£148	£76	MK562	Full	» Select
21/04/12 to 30/06/12	Sat	11:00 - 14:00	10 weeks	£239	£148	£76	MK563	Available	» Select
19/09/11 to 28/11/11	Mon	14:30 - 17:30	10 weeks	£229	£132	N/A	MK564	Finished	» Select
24/09/11 to 03/12/11	Sat	11:00 - 14:00	10 weeks	£239	£148	£76	MK561	Finished	» Select
27/09/11 to 29/11/11	Tue	10:00 - 13:00	10 weeks	£232	£133	£67	MK511	Finished	» Select

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