Ableton Live

Gain a solid understanding of foundational music production techniques and learn to operate Ableton Live like a pro. With Berklee Online's extensive online curriculum, you will learn to:

  • Use Live in both studio production and live performance environments
  • Design any sound imaginable with Live's synths
  • Use Live to apply rich harmonic ideas to compositions
  • Use synthesis tools to improve music productions


Next semester starts June 30

Ableton Live-Specific Courses No application required.

Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-282
Building off of Ableton Live Fundamentals, explore common sampling concepts applicable to all samplers and techniques that are unique to Ableton Live.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-379
Building off of Ableton Live Fundamentals, explore how you can use the many synthesizers and audio effects in Ableton Live to achieve sounds found in contemporary music production.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OCWPR-397
Learn to create electronic music in a variety of styles such as drum and bass, glitch, dub, trance, downtempo, house, and techno.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-383
Take a deep dive into composing with Ableton by learning and leveraging linear and non-linear creative techniques using advanced Ableton Live tools.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OCWPR-398
Building on Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1, gain the skills to identify, appreciate, and utilize new musical styles and techniques.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-281
Whether you’re a music producer, DJ, singer/songwriter, or electronic musician, learning Ableton Live can lead to real-time, dynamic live performances.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-278
Learn all the fundamentals of Ableton Live, covering aspects of production, composition, synthesis, sampling, effects processing, and more.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545

Courses In Which Ableton Live Can Be Used No application required.

Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-295
Gain a solid foundation of sound production and engineering skills that will prepare you to work at a game development company or as a freelancer.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OCWPR-385
Gain a practical working knowledge of composing, producing, marketing, and monetizing commercial music, from jingles to television theme music and scoring.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-287
Learn to construct a high-quality mix for live sound and identify proper microphone technique, effects, and processing to build professional sounds and vocals.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-355
Learn to produce high-quality results with effective microphone technique, whether your sessions feature a single vocalist or large big-band jazz ensemble.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 2 Level 2
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-210
Learn how to properly set up, operate, and manage a recording studio, integrating both analog and digital elements.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545
Level 3 Level 3
Undergraduate Course
OMPRD-386
Learn to compose and produce polished, professional-sounding drum beats in a variety of different styles.
3-Credit Tuition: $1,545

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