Classics: Beginners Course - Making A Track from Start To Finish in Ableton Live

Learn the Complete Production Process

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About this Course

After having taken this class you'll have seen a complete production process first hand. Starting from nothing we are creating drums, sounds, fx, chords, arrangements, until we have a finished, mixed & mastered track.

Everything will be explained in detail as we go through all important stages of the production. This course is a super in-depth step by step version of our popular Youtube-Tutorial "Making A Track From Start To Finish in Ableton for Beginners".

Required Software: Ableton Live 9.7 Standard (or higher) - not included with this course

What You Get

A complete beginner friendly start-to-finish course, learn how to produce your first track in Ableton Live.
25+ Studio sessions with Francois / PML
4h+ online video sessions with lifetime-access
Bonus: Ableton Project File created in this course (using Ableton Live 9.7 Standard, no plugins needed) and all samples used are included as well

Track We Produce

Course Introduction

You Will Learn:

The Basics of working with Ableton Live
How to work with Audio samples
How to set up instruments with MIDI tracks
How to use audio tracks
Writing powerful chords and MIDI writing techniques
Writing drum patterns
Sound manipulation with Audio effects
Creating your own effects and risers for transitions

Filtering, EQing, Envelope shaping
Creative arrangement (taking your 8 Bar loops and turning them into a full song)
How to work with Session View vs. Arrangement View
Mixing & Mastering: Cleaning up the project and adding loudness
Bonus videos: how to use VST instruments to generate your sound

Course Curriculum

Option: Upgrade your course plan

What People Are Saying

"It's an awesome course. Very detailed and thorough. I've been producing for a long time but it's just great to pick up little tips, tricks and also to get a different perspective and to gain knowledge. When people including me can drop thousands of $ on hardware and software, spending 30 on something which actually helps you make your productions sound better is a no brainer."
- Adrian M. (via Facebook comment)

"It’s superb, I’m looking to purchase a lot more walk through a solely based off this package!!! Best tutorial I've experienced"
-Paul S. (via Facebook comment)

"I'm learning so much from your stuff it's ridiculous. A huge "THANK YOU" goes out to you, keep up the great work :)"
- Denis

Choose Your Course Plan

FAQs and Requirements

When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the courses for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

What type of audio files are the samples?
24bit 44.1K WAV Files

What if I am unhappy with my order?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 48 hours and we will give you a full refund - due to the digital download nature of the optional sound packs, we can only refund the courses parts. No refund on bulk / pack orders. One refund per person.

How do I access course files, if any are included?
If you're getting the basic course option, a download link will be provided above or below the video of the first or second lecture of the course (usually named 'Setup & Downloads'). In case you're getting the course with one of the pack options, the additional packs will be delivered to you via email.

Where will I be able to log into my course?
The courses are hosted on another server. Once you've bought a course, you'll be getting a mail saying "Redeem your copy of "Course …"". Follow the "Confirm your account" link in that mail and you will end up on the course-platform. There, you'll need to pick your password and log in. Your profile info will be already prepared for you. You can then always log in here:

PML Courses Login.

If you already have a courses account, the new course will be added to your profile (assuming you buy it using the same email address associated with that account). If you have an account but buy a new course using a different email, get in touch and we will manually add it to your existing account.

There is one way of watching videos offline for example if you are travelling with an iPad and you are not always within reach of a stable internet connection: We have activated the option of MyTeachable accounts on our videos so you can watch videos offline through the “Teachable Online Courses” iOS App.

Are subtitles available?
Yes! Subtitles are available in English and Spanish.

I already own some courses/packs. Can I upgrade?
You already bought some courses / packs and want to upgrade? Get in touch for your custom offer!

Will future courses be automatically added to my bundle?
The bundle is a snapshot including the available courses and packs at the time of your purchase. Future courses / packs will not be automatically included.

Is this a subscription to future products?
No. This is a one time payment for the courses/packs currently included in the bundle

What if I have further questions?
We are available to help you with any questions, get in touch via: [email protected]

This is a practical introduction into Ableton Live, no prior knowledge needed.
Ableton Live 9.7 Standard (or higher) - you can also follow along with 9.2 (the only difference is the Simpler, an extra video explains it)
no other 3rd party plugins needed

Email us anytime for further questions or concerns!