Hello All ! My name is Mario. I am a pianist, composer, producer based in Bruxelles . I have a long experience as a Jazz pianist, keyboardist and arranger and I played in a lot of different bands . In the last ten years I spent a lot of time producing electronic music and I developed my solo and other projects as a mix of jazz, electronic and neoclassical music. I have a master degree in Live Electronics took a the Antwerp Conservatory. I decided to create this course where we can explore together the basics of music production using Ableton Live suite as a reference software. Who is this course for ? - You are a beginner and want to discover the interface while composing your first piece. - You are an intermediate or experienced user and would like to improve your skills and learn more advanced techniques. Course topics : 1 Overview of the software , session and arrangement view 2 Differences between audio tracks, MIDI tracks, auxiliary tracks, and the master track 3 Sound design with most important Ableton Instruments 4 Study on the main sound synthesis techniques 5 Audio and Midi recording and editing 6 Routing Audio 7 Understanding and using audio and midi effects 8 Introduction to Mixing : balancing levels, panning, equalization 9 Preparing Ableton for a Live set using session views and clips 10 Export and finalizing a song

Composing your own music has always been a very rewarding task. This has never been so true as the present day when you can hear what you compose instantly by using computers to generate and play back your own music. However, to ensure that your music sounds really great there are many principles to be considered. I have had a great interest in composing for over 40 years, composing in a wide variety of styles. Having been a music teacher in a comprehensive school for over 30 years, I have had a lot of very relevant experience in teaching composition to a wide range of different ages and abilities. The class will be personalized to your particular standard and chosen style of composition. If you are a complete novice and have not used computers to create music we can use a web-based programme or a free downloadable programme. On the other hand, if you are familiar with a particular programme that you have installed on your computer we can work through screen sharing and sound sharing to enhance your compositions using my experience. I will tailor-make the class to suit you.

For over 10 years I've tutored people of all ages and abilities in different musical fields. All from classical music to mixing your own pieces and songs. I am able to teach theory, composition and playing music from young children to adult syllabus study. I have Music and Music Technology qualifications and have been playing and writing music the majority of my life. I will use my knowledge and experience to benefit you in whatever your need is if that’s exam prep or just interested in the subject. :)

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If you are here, it is probably because being alone with DAW tutorials can be very long and frustrating or even discouraging for you. Beginner or experienced, whatever your musical style (electro, pop, variety, hip hop, etc.), I will teach you how to quickly have truly PRO sounds like your favorite artists. I can help you directly with your own ideas or pieces or show you my own pieces to unlock the secrets of a professional sound. Holder of the certificates "Master Rhythm & Percussion", "Mixing Vocal Tracks", "Hit-Song Mixing Grammy winning Enrico De Paoli" and "The Complete Mastering Course", I can teach you how to... ... Compose: drums, bass line, chords, voicing, melodies, arpeggios, rhythm, counterpoint... ... Structuring a piece: finding the right sounds and the right structure. ... Mix and master: EQ and frequencies, compression, reverb, delay, stereo... to achieve current sound quality standards. Also holding the certificates "Productivity for Artists", "Complete Guide to Branding for Artists" and "Music business" (Dj Network), I can also help you improve your productivity, motivation and time management and promote your music to get your musical project or career off the ground. Don't let your musical talent sleep any longer! As Pablo Picasso said: "Learn the rules like a professional so you can break them like an artist."

French: I have 8 years of experience in music production, I can offer composition lessons on FL studio or Ableton, focused on mixing and sound synthesis. English: I have today 8 years of experience in music production and I can provide lessons for FL Studio or Ableton Users, rather focused on mixing and sound design.

Part One Class 1: - Understanding the basic notions of the machine (Samples, Programs, Sequences) to be able to operate any of the different models and JJOS versions - Sampling (Recording) - Sampling Vinyls - Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (Samples) - Saving your own Samples Class 2: - Sample Edit Mode - Create a Drum program and add your samples - Program Edit Mode Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Samples and Drum Programs) - Saving your own programs and libraries (Samples and Drum Programs) Class 3: - Sequences - Create a channel and add your own programs - Programing a beat - Sequence edit mode - Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Sequence, Midi files) - Saving your own Sequences or Midi files. Class 4: - Grid edit view - Differences between sequence and song - Song Mode - Create your first song - Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.ALLSEQ&SONGS) - Saving your own Song Class 5: - Filters - LFO - ADSR and Filt envelope - Effects - Sound design Class 6: - Pad and Channel Mixer mode - Signal routing and Mix - FX setups - Effects: Insert Effects - Send/Return Effects (New models only) - Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.PJ) - Saving your own Project Part two Class 7: - Link different effect templates to a Sequence (Old models only) - List edit Mode - Recording Automation - Sort and manage properly all the elements of the MPC in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (effect templates) - Saving your own effect templates Class 8: - Chopping Samples (Converting, Processing and Assigning Slices) - Keygroup Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only) Plugins programs (New models only) Midi Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only) Class 9: - A brief introduction to the Midi (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and General Midi. - Midi channels - Control messages - Program Change/Bank change - Midi CC controllers - Midi implementation chart Class 10: - Midi tracks - Midi clock - Connect, control and send your Midi track’s or Midi parameters to an external midi device like a synth or drum machine - Recording a Midi track’s to control an external midi device like a synth or drum machine - Sync properly your MPC with any DAW - Create, design and save studio sets or/and live sets properly - How to find the best way to build “Projects” and “LiveSets” according to your musical genreClass 11: - Producing one track or live performance with a complete standalone setup (WITHOUT ANY COMPUTER) - Supervised production Class 12: - Presentation of your Final Project in a live performance

I have a master degree in music composition at the Royal Conservatoire Den Haag. I have been working in music composition for 10 year. This is a class where you are going to learn how to work with your own composition ideas as well get acquaintance to new composition tools and approach. This is open for different types of music approach: - contemporary classical music - electronic music production/Ableton (any style you want) - Music for Cinema (theory and how to do mockups with samples) -Generative Music (Using max/msp and reaktor)

My lessons are aimed at teaching a method that can allow student's autonomy in using Max/MSP programming language and the Gen/Gen~ environment. The neophyte can benefit from a practical method, which focuses on the constant exchange between theory and practice; the advanced student will benefit from the refinements of their practice in patch design. Ideally, the student will be able to be independent in some months. Students can expect partial covering of DSP topics for music. If needed, a specific lesson can be requested. Students are invited to present their works and patches, and can expect to discuss them in detail. Students are expected to be present for each scheduled class, not late, and to avoid a rude or disrespectful behavior. DISCLAIMER I am learning Dutch as for September 2024. As you can understand, I am not able to sustain a lesson in Dutch. So, for the moment, only in English or Italian...

< Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano > Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that : '' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". '' The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym. < Music is like cooking > When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart. By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling. To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write. < Difference between an audience and a musician > There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey. The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience. < Course Content > I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more. In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”. < Duration > For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems. < Recording > I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections. Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals. If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.

Computer based music is now the leading method for the creation and production of music and Ableton is one of the industry standard softwares for achieving this. You'll learn the essentials of programming, composing and mixing within a DAW (digital audio workstation) all the way to creating your first songs within Ableton Live! Whatever age, whether Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, my experience of over a decade in high profile professional settings will guide you to your goals in music production!

From connection to production through and configuration and until the final result is obtained on social networks or music platforms, you will learn all the intermediate steps to spread your creativity in the connected world. With specific expertise on Apple Logic Proc X and Ableton Live, the same principles are valid on any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) as well as on the configuration that is specific to you. I also advise you on the hardware (physical hardware / software) to buy according to your specific needs. This applies to anyone without age barrier, as long as the will and passion is there ...

Audio Design Principles: Dive into the principles of sound design for games, including creating immersive soundscapes, foley, and audio effects. Middleware Integration: Gain an understanding of using industry-standard middleware tools like Wwise and FMOD for adaptive audio design. Learn how to create dynamic and interactive audio experiences. Game Engine Implementation: Learn the techniques of integrating audio into game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. Understand the workflows and scripting needed to bring your audio to life in a game environment. Why Choose This Course? One-on-One Instruction: Receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your specific needs and goals. Practical Projects: Work on projects and scenarios to build a portfolio of game audio work. Who Should Enroll? Aspiring sound designers and composers looking to gain an understanding of game audio. Game developers want to explore audio implementation.

I am a music composer and theorist. I have been working for 12 years with Sibelius Software. With this lesson, you will learn everything you need to know to be able to write, copy, arrange, and compose music scores, from baroque to contemporary music writing. You will also learn to create and engrave professional scores and parts as well as good quality digital performances of your works, using MIDI language and music libraries.

If you are in need of help for your music production and are looking for a step forward, you have found the class. I myself have fell in love with the DAW FL studio and have been using it for about half a year. I specialise in EDM production such as trance, hardstyle etc... Things I do: -Helping you with chord theory on FL studio -Assist in finding inspiration for your work -Introduction to the EDM world -Show you where to find resources -Provide musical feedback -Be a bit of a personal hype man if you have anything to show me!