About the course
This short course will explore creative sound design for Music using Ableton Live. Within the course you will explore various tools which will allow you to work with both recorded and synthesised sounds. The course is designed and written for musicians / artists / music producers who are interested in developing new skills in sound design and composition.
The aim of the course is to create a community space for creatives to come together to make and share while providing the space and structure for them to develop some new ideas and techniques
This course is suitable for beginners.
What will I learn?
Day one:
| Introduction to Ableton Live |
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| Creating a Live Setup |
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| Shaping and Sculpting Sound |
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| Sound Design |
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Day two:
Sound Synthesis |
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Form and Structure |
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Mixing and Arranging |
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Course info
This course takes place over two days in-person, from 10am - 5pm each day, totalling 12 hours.
Available dates
- 6-7 January 2026
- 23-24 April 2026
Cost
£240 for one two-day course
FAQ
Who will be my tutors?
You will be taught by composers and musicians at the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre who are experts in spatial audio composition.
What will I need?
- Ableton Live 12 (30 day free trial available)
- Your own laptop
- Headphones
If you have some of your own recorded sounds that you would like to work with then please bring them. Otherwise, we will provide you with a sound library.
Refund policy
Refunds up to 7 days before the event
Contact us
If you have any question about the course please contact us by email: ICE@gre.ac.uk
For more information on the work and activities of the Centre for Sound and Image visit the following
