
DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION LESSONS
Each class has been created to provide the student with informational and resourceful insight for music production using Ableton Live. These classes will shape the student to be a well rounded digital music production artist. Each lesson fits into one of three categories; basic, intermediate and advanced. It is imperative to know the extent of your knowledge as lessons rely on fundamental information to explain concepts therefore back tracking may cause misinterpretation of information. An assignment is provided for each lesson that is to be exercised and completed prior to moving on. You may book up to 3 lessons in a row as it is recommended to review and practice material before moving on. You may mix and match lessons.
Lessons will be conducted using video/audio chat and demonstrations will be shown via screen sharing.
The classes are as follows:
Windows and Transport - 1 hour
Quick Keys and Functionalities - 1 hour
Digital Audio Fundamentals (Theory) - 2 hours
Workflow - 1 hour
Processors - 1 hour
Production Techniques - 1 hour
Plugin/Instrument Overview - 1 hour
Digital Synthesis - 1 hour
Sound Design - 1 hour
Mixing - 1 hour
These times are approximations as some concepts may require further explanation.
Lessons will be taught by Jason.
Review and book your lessons below!

LESSONS
Windows & Transport
Basic
Session and arrangement views
Track lanes
Clip/sample view
Groove pools
Browsers
Input/output, send/return, mixer delay, crossfader
Transport controls
Information indicators
Quick Keys & Functionalities
Basic
An extensive list of common key commands, to see the COMPLETE list of Ableton Live's key commands, go to www.ableton.com/en/manual/live-keyboard-shortcuts
Digital Audio Fundamentals
Basic (Essential)
What is sound?
Frequency and amplitude
Wave shapes, phase and polarity
Fundamentals, harmonics and octaves
ADSR, dynamic range, EQ's and filters
Analog vs. digital
Sample rate/bit depth
File types and terminology
Workflow
Intermediate
Loading instruments, audio/MIDI and effects
Building MIDI and sequencing audio
Saving parameters and grouping
Automation techniques
Creating custom instruments
Processors
Intermediate
Dynamic vs. time-based processors
Series vs. parallel processing
Other effects and plugins
Production techniques
Intermediate
Notes, scales, and chords
Building MIDI
Freezing and flattening
Warp modes and algorithms
Time-stretching, pitch and envelopes
Stereo field techniques
Plugin/Instrument Overview
Advanced
Operator, Serum and Simpler overview
Envelopes, LFOs and modulation
Digital Synthesis
Advanced
Additive, subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis
Plugin specifics
Routing and preset building
Mixing
Advanced
12 steps to mixing
Stereo vs. mono
Gain staging and effects
Balance and panning
Pre-mastering tips and techniques
Mastering
Advanced
10 steps to mastering
Exporting; dither, sample rate/bit depth
Codecs