Course overview
Composition, production and a shared public outcome
This in-person course treats Ableton Live as a compositional environment rather than only a sequencer. Demonstrations, critical listening and production workshops support each participant from the first materials to a finished track, while traditional and AI-assisted techniques, distribution, copyright and stage preparation remain part of one coherent creative process.
Programme
From musical language to multimedia performance
The recommended format leaves time for personal production, listening sessions and revision between meetings. It can be adapted to institutional schedules.
Language, materials and form
Rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, development, contrast, repetition and formal planning across different musical genres.
Ableton Live as an environment
Audio and MIDI, Session and Arrangement Views, instruments, effects, automation, recording, editing and project organisation.
Production workshops
Comparative listening, arrangement, revision, sound choices and finalisation of personal tracks through guided work and peer exchange.
AI and the creative process
Tools for analysis, generation, transformation and production support, with attention to traceability, limitations and ethical use.
Distribution and copyright
File preparation, metadata, credits, identifiers, licensing, documentation and practical protection of musical works.
From track to stage
Track selection, stage-ready versions, audiovisual coordination and a final multimedia presentation built around participants' work.
Who can take part
- Musicians, producers, composers and songwriters working in any genre.
- Basic familiarity with Ableton Live is preferable but not required.
- Participants should be ready to develop and discuss an original track.
What to bring
- A personal laptop with Ableton Live installed and tested.
- Closed-back or studio headphones.
- Personal audio files, recordings or compositional sketches when available.
- An external MIDI keyboard or controller is recommended but optional.
- One or more original tracks developed through guided production.
- A documented map of key compositional decisions.
- A critical method for integrating AI-assisted processes.
- Release-ready knowledge of metadata and distribution.
- A clearer understanding of copyright and licensing basics.
- A stage-ready version prepared for multimedia presentation.