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House & Techno

Learn the origins of house and techno music, and how to create songs that move the dance floor all night.
FORMAT

INSTANT ACCESS ONLINE COURSE

DURATION

3 months

SELF-GUIDED

included with membership

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LEARN HOUSE & TECHNO

MAKE A DANCE FLOOR BANGER.

In this course, you will learn how to program drum machines, synthesizers, and other elements of Ableton Live to move dancefloors. Create hypnotic, driving rhythms and psychedelic soundscapes that resonate with crowds looking to sweat.
Everything you need to know to create the classic and futuristic sounds of house and techno:

  • 808 and 909 Drum Machines that summon classic dance music energy.
  • 303 synths and effects to take the dancefloor to another dimension.
  • Soundscapes and ambience that can be dystopian, other-worldly, or dream-like.
  • Arrangements that DJs will want to play on repeat for their favorite dance floors
three sessions available for personalized feedback

weekly online GROUP LESSONS

meet your

instructor

James patrick

course author
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.
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Ideal for those who want structured learning with hands-on guidance from Ableton Certified Trainers.

  • 12 Week Live Courses - Attend 2-3 hour weekly sessions with expert instructors in small group settings, either online or in-person in Minneapolis
  • Hands-On Learning - Work on real projects with exercises, assignments & live feedback from expert instructors and industry professionals
  • Interactive Classroom Environment - Navigate the curriculum with guidance, ask questions, get real-time feedback, and grow alongside other students
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