 Our facility has played host to Ableton Live music production software training courses since October 2003 and to-date has helped many budding electronic music enthusiasts along their way to producing more polished, punchier and glossier productions. Designed by authorised Ableton Demonstrator and certified Ableton trainer Barry Dempsey, who tours on behalf of Ableton and a DJ and producer in his own right, and delivered to classes of size no bigger than 4 persons the ableton sessions enjoy a high turnout all through the year.
Ableton courses run in blocks of 5 weeks with one session per week with full support offered outside of training session times so you'll never be stuck. VIRTU Studios will also mix, for commercial release, Ableton trainees productions as part of their tuition where requested giving the client a fully completed mix ready for signing.
Also as VIRTU Studios is a recognised training facility all of it's trainees automatically qualify for trainee discounts of up to 40% on music production software and hardware.
Ableton Live training is offered on a variety of levels to match that of the trainee so you'll never be taught the areas of the program that you already know. Coupled with small class sizes trainers can tailor-suit the class tutorials to suit the trainees' needs.
Can't make the trip to our facility? Please get in touch for details of the VIRTU Studios online courses. 1-to-1 (with the course tutor face-to-face) tuition in your own home. All you need is your computer and an internet connection. More here
  Beginners | Intermediate >>
course provides trainees with all the knowledge necessary to start making music with Ableton Live. As well as being guided through all the main areas of the software, the modules also provide more general producer information about music, performance and production. At the end of the course, students should have all the basic skills required to produce their own tracks, with the 14 modules going from the jamming stage right through to mixing. Trainees are also introduced to important sound creation methods, such as sampling and synthesizing.
Advanced >>
Course provides experienced Live users with all the knowledge needed to get the very best out of all the advanced features and workflow methods available in the Live environment.
At the end of this course students will understand advanced techniques for composing, producing and performing music , including sampling, synthesizer-use and processing with effects and controllers. Throughout the course, techniques are combined and applied to practical situations to show how technical knowledge can be used to take your music in new and exciting directions. Through learning new skills, students will be able to free themselves from technical restraints and enable a clear path to channel their creativity and artistic vision.
<< How much does the course cost?
The cost for joining our courses is only €350. We also offer a combined deal for our basic/intermediate and advanced course for just €575 (for over 10 weeks tuition) Both options can be paid by transfer or through your paypal account.
<< Where is the course held?
The course is delivered at our facility and trainees can use their own equipment or our Apple systems at VIRTU.
<< What equipment do I need?
To take the course you need to have a computer which is connected to the internet, a copy of Ableton Live/LE and some speakers or headphones connected to the computer. A midi controller keyboard would be useful, but is not essential.
<< How long does the course last?
The course is presented in 2 hour sessions each week for 5 weeks. On application each trainee is assessed individually in order to determine their level.
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