This workshop is designed as a hands-on, exploratory introduction to music production using Ableton Live. Participants will learn by doing: experimenting, listening, building, and reflecting. Each session combines technical foundations with creative exploration, gradually guiding students from setup and understanding to producing a complete musical idea.
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8 sessions of 2 hours
Dates: March 4, 6,11,13, 18, 20, 24, 27 ( Wednesdays & Fridays)
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Where: at Music Room, Rua da Arrábida 55A
Price: 288 eu (total workshop)
Language: En
Limited capacity
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Send us an email to join!
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See program below
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Session 1 – Setup & Foundations
Overview of music production workflow
Computer fundamentals: CPU, cores, RAM, storage – how they affect music production Audio interfaces: what they do and how to choose one
Microphones: basic types and use cases
MIDI controllers and keyboards
Cables and signal flow
Hands-on: connecting and configuring a basic home studio setup
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Session 2 – Ableton Live Overview
Introduction to Ableton Live interface
Session View vs Arrangement View
Understanding tracks: audio, MIDI, return, and master Clips: audio clips vs MIDI clips
Hands-on exploration of Session View
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Session 3 – Rhythm, Clips & Groove
Working with drum racks and samples
Creating rhythmic ideas using clips Understanding tempo, groove, and timing Basic editing and looping techniques.
Hands-on: building a rhythmic sketch
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Session 4 – MIDI & Musical Structure
What MIDI is and how it works
Notes, velocity, scale, and timing
Listening to music from a MIDI-based perspective
Creating melodic and harmonic ideas
Hands-on: composing a simple MIDI-based section
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Session 5 – Sound Design & Synthesizers
Introduction to synthesizers in Ableton
Understanding oscillators, filters, envelopes, and LFOs Exploring presets vs creating sounds from scratch.
Hands-on sound exploration
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Session 6 – Audio Effects & Processing
Core audio effects: EQ, compression, reverb, delay
Creative vs corrective processing
How effects shape emotion and space in music
Hands-on: experimenting with effects chains
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Session 7 – Building a Track Journey
Understanding musical progression and energy
Arrangement basics: intro, development, transitions From S
ession View to Arrangement View
Hands-on: structuring a short track
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Session 8 – Refinement & Listening Practice
Basic mixing concepts
Critical listening: how to listen to music as a producer
Finishing ideas vs perfectionism
Open session: feedback, questions, and next steps
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Materials needed from the student:
Students should bring a computer with Ableton already installed (free trial 30 days)
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Meet Amir:
I have been making music for the past eight years using various DAWs, specializing in Ableton and Logic Pro while experimenting with different styles, sounds, and workflows.
I am deeply curious about the process of creation itself, rather than just the final result. I enjoy exploring how technology can support creativity and help artists work in more open, intuitive ways.
My goal is to share ideas about music, tools, and creative flow to make production feel more approachable and inspiring for everyone.