Master Ableton Live & Develop Your Music Production Skills

Sound Academy by Studiomap, certified partner Ableton Live, offers an intensive program of 4 months designed to teach you how to create beats, structure your songs, and develop your own sonic universe. Whether you are a beginner, an aspiring beatmaker or a producer looking to improve their workflow, this course will provide you with the essential basics as well as advanced techniques of beatmaking, mixing and mastering

Certified training

Get the “Producer M.A.O.” certificate, issued by Sound Academy

Practical & Creative Approach

From the basics to advanced techniques in 4 months

Supervision by experts

Learning on analog and digital consoles

Supervision by live experts

Benefit from the experience of entertainment and event professionals

Post-training support:

Dedicated follow-up to ensure your professional integration

Detailed program

📍 Phase 1: Acquiring Fundamentals (Modules 1 to 8 - Beginner Level)

🎛 Module 1 — Introduction to M.A.O. and Hardware
Software overview (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X)
Hardware configuration: audio interface, headphones, MIDI controllers
Getting started with the interface Ableton Live
Creating a first project (BPM, basic structure, MIDI and audio tracks)

🥁 Module 2 — Rhythm Basics and Pattern Creation
Fundamental notions of tempo, measures, quantization
Rhythm programming with the Drum machine and the piano roll
Use of Loops and techniques for humanizing beats

🎵 Module 3 — Music Theory Applied to Beatmaking
Construction of chords, scales and harmonic progressions
Melodies and bass lines suitable for beatmaking
Creation of catchy hooks to structure a production

🎚 Module 4 — Sound Design & Sound Synthesis
Subtractive synthesis: oscillators, filters, envelopes
Creation of powerful bass, atmospheric leads and pads
Introduction to Serum and Analog for advanced sound creation

🎼 Module 5 — Audio Sampling and Manipulation
Introduction to sampling with Simpler and Sampler (Ableton Live)
Advanced techniques: Chopping, Time-Stretching, Pitch Shifting
Recomposition starting from vinyl samples, movies or soundbanks

🎛 Module 6 — Song Structure & Arrangement
Definition of a effective structure for a track
Seamless transition between intro, drop, break, and outro
Management of dynamisms and variations to maintain the interest of the listener

🎚 Module 7 — Introduction to Mixing & First Balancing
Balance of volumes and dynamic management
Introduction tobasic equalization and compression
Organization of the tracks for a efficient workflow

📀 Module 8 — Finalization and First Exports
Standardization and exporting for streaming
Test on different listening systems
Presentation of group projects for feedback and improvement

📍 Phase 2: Improvement and Deepening (Modules 9 to 16 - Intermediate Level)

🎛 Module 9 — Deepening Sound Design
Advanced techniques of FM, Wavetable and Granular synthesis
Creation of unique sounds adapted to different styles (Trap, House, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, Techno...)Optimization of Sound and stereo textures

🥁 Module 10 — Advanced SamplingResampling Techniques and Advanced Sample Cutting
Creating a custom drum kit
Use of vocal samples to enrich a production

🎚 Module 11 — Advanced Effects and Treatments
Management of dynamic (multi-band, advanced sidechain)
Spatialization and deep mixing (Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger)
Work on frequencies and harmonic saturation

🎼 Module 12 — Groove and Dynamics in Production
Use of Swing and advanced quantization
Accentuation of variations and Groove modulation
Management of complex sidechains for optimized rhythmic impact

🎛 Module 13 — Advanced Mixing and Audio ProcessingMulti-track Mixing: Dynamic EQ, Parallel Compression
Creating a coherent mix for different media (club, streaming, radio)
CPU optimization and mix bus management

🎚 Module 14 — Mastering and Preparing for Broadcast
Techniques of professional mastering
Optimization for streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud)
Comparison with reference songs

🎵 Module 15 — Sound Identity Development and Musical Branding
Development of a unique musical style
Creating a professional portfolio and a coherent artistic identity
Strategy of promotion and dissemination on social networks and digital platforms

📀 Module 16 — Finalization of Projects and Preparation for Dissemination
Finalization of the songs for a professional presentation
Exclusive masterclass with a guest producer
Presentation of projects and personalized feedback

📢 Who Is This Training For?

🎧 Beginners & Enthusiasts — Learn the basics and get started in music production.
🔥 Beatmakers in Development — Improve your Workflow and perfect your mixing techniques.
🎼 Producers & Artists — Add music production to your artistic skill palette.
🏆 Musicians & Composers — Work on your own songs and create a unique sound universe.

📍 Program Details & Registration

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree to be eligible for the training. An interest in sound, music, and a passion for learning are also essential. Prior experience in audio production or music is beneficial, but not necessary.Locations: France, Belgium (Face-to-face). Soon available in the United States, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland.
📅 Duration: 4 months
📢 Next session: Upcoming dates — register now
💰 Rates & Payments: Flexible payments possible

🛠 Available packages:
🎚 Essential package (32 hours) 
🎧 Pro package (64 hours)

🔹 All equipment is provided in person. Technical support for online learners.

📜 Skills Certification & Validation

We offer several payment options to accommodate our trainees, including payment in 5 installments at no cost, with a portion of the monthly payments beginning on the first day of the training. Our training programs are eligible: Moncompteformation, OPCO and, in some cases, Pôle Emploi. For more information, please fill out the registration form.Practical Assessments:
Exercises in composition, sound design, arrangement & mixing
Situation in conditions Actual production

📀 Final Assessment:
Creation and presentation of a original song mixed and mastered
Minimum grade of 75% to validate the certification

🏆 Obtaining the Official “Producer M.A.O.” Certification

🚀 Get Certified & Start Your Career!

You can apply directly on our website. The application process includes submitting an online application form, a telephone interview, and possibly an interview. We will contact you again if necessary.Join a network of producers & improve your skills with Sound Academy.

📞 Contact us:
📧 E-Mail: contact@sound-academy.co
🌐 Web site: www.sound-academy.co
📍 Phone (FR): 01 89 71 87 03

🚀 Register now & start your music production journey!

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