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Ableton Live 1 | Spring '26

Classes meet in Minneapolis, weekly on Wed. @ 7pm CST for 12 weeks, starting Apr. 22, 2026.

Learn the ins and outs of the world's leading music production software.
FORMAT

In-Person
Course

START DATE

wedS. 4.22.26

DURATION

12 WEEKS
2-3 HRS / WEEK

END DATE

wedS. 7.8.26

CLASS SESSIONS

$499 / MONTH

START TIME

7PM CST

learn ableton live 1

make the music you love.

Learn everything there is to know about Ableton Live's interface, and how to harness it to create your own original music from scratch. Our curriculum is comprehensive, covering recording, sampling, warping, sequencing, and arranging, with Labs, Activities, and downloadable materials to help you develop your own professional workflow.
Harness the powers of Ableton Live to create your own original music:
  • Capture any sound or performance and add it to your songs
  • Sequence MIDI instrumentation to program basslines, harmonies, melodies, and more
  • Learn key commands and other pro tips to make navigation smooth and seamless
  • Start arranging your own musical compositions in just a few weeks!

meet your

instructor

James patrick

course author & instructor
James Patrick was one of the first Ableton Certified Trainers in the world, helping pilot the trainer program in 2008, and has since been a leader among Ableton educators. His first 10 years of teaching sound design and audio production were at the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, before moving onto Dubspot in New York City. Since starting Slam Academy in 2012, he has taken on private clients from around the world that range from beginners to some of the most prolific musicians of our time.