Ableton Live - Full Program
Make Music that Sounds Like You
Learn to produce, arrange, and release in Ableton Live. This program takes you from your first session to genre-specific advanced production, with hands-on training and a professional instructor guiding every step.
Start making music on day one.
We don’t just teach you what buttons to press. This is structured Ableton training from the ground up, with a working professional showing you the real workflow at every stage.
Real gear. Real rooms. Real feedback.
You’ll understand why music works, not just how to make it. Theory, synthesis, and ear training are woven through every section so your sound keeps growing.
Finish With Work You Can Release
You won’t just develop skills, you’ll build a catalog. Each level closes with a completed production project that reflects your current sound and is ready to share.
Program Structure
Our programs are broken down into Intro, Intermediate and Proficient Sections.
Section 1 (Intro)
Section 1 introduces Ableton, theory, piano, and synthesis, ending with a finished original track that demonstrates your core production fundamentals.
Section 2 (Intermediate)
Section 2 advances your workflow, mixing, and synthesis, ending with a submission-ready production that reflects your developing sound and growing technical control.
Section 3 (Proficient)
Section 3 covers advanced production in your chosen genre, mastering, ear training, and artist branding, finishing with a release-ready project.
Section Breakdown
Section 1: Intro
Intro to Synthesis
This beginner-friendly course demystifies the world of synthesizers by introducing students to the building blocks of synthesis and how to apply them musically.
Intro to Studio Engineering
Intro to Studio Engineering introduces students to the full music production workflow—from pre-production to final mix.
Music Theory for Producers
Music Theory for Producers is a foundational 4-week course that introduces core music theory concepts with a focus on practical application for producers.
Intro to Ableton Live
The Intro to Ableton course is a hands-on journey into music production using Ableton Live.
Piano for Producers: Intro
Piano for Producers: Intro is a hands-on course is designed for music producers and beatmakers who want to develop essential keyboard skills to improve their melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic fluency.
FINAL PROJECT: Original Track
Record and produce your first complete original track in Ableton Live — a 1–3 minute composition featuring a live-played piano part, a custom synth patch, and a recorded audio element that starts building your production portfolio from day one.
Section 2: Intermediate
Piano for Producers: Intermediate
Piano for Producers: Intermediate is a hands-on 4-week course builds on the foundation of Piano for Producers: Intro, introducing advanced harmony, rhythm, voicings, and performance concepts that are immediately applicable in a modern production workflow.
Intermediate Ableton Live
The Intermediate Ableton Live course helps producers unlock their full creative potential through advanced techniques in audio manipulation, MIDI programming, workflow design, and sound shaping.
Intermediate Studio Engineering
The Intermediate Studio Engineering course offers hands-on training with industry-standard tools in a professional hybrid studio environment.
Intermediate Synthesis
The Intermediate Synthesis course builds on the foundational synthesis skills gained in Intro to Synthesis, expanding into advanced methods, hardware integration, and sound design strategies.
Studio Essentials: Mixing
Studio Essentials: Mixing is a course designed for producers who want to take control of their own mixes and finish their tracks to a professional standard without relying on external engineers.
FINAL PROJECT: Original Track + Mixing Challenge
Build on your foundation with a more complex Ableton production — expanded synthesis, additional recorded elements, and a professional mixing challenge using provided stems that develops both your creative and technical ear.
Section 3: Proficient
Advanced Ableton Live: Dance Music (Elective)
The Advanced Ableton Live: Dance Music course explores the essential production techniques behind professional dance music.
Advanced Ableton Live: Bass Music (Elective)
This intensive Advanced Ableton Live: Bass Music 4-week course gives students the tools to create hard-hitting, festival-ready bass music using Ableton Live.
Advanced Ableton Live: Hip-Hop (Elective)
This Advanced Ableton Live: Hip-Hop course is an advanced-level experience for producers aiming to master the craft of hip-hop production using Ableton Live.
Music Business Essentials
This course provides a practical introduction to the modern music business for independent artists.
Studio Essentials: Ear Training
Studio Essentials: Ear training is a course that develops advanced aural perception and analytical skills essential for professional studio work.
Studio Essentials: Mastering
Studio Essentials: Mastering is a 4-week course that introduces students to the art and science of audio mastering in a real-world production context.
FINAL PROJECT: 3-Song EP
Your capstone is a 3-track EP, fully realized in Ableton from first note to final master — the kind of release-ready project that anchors your portfolio and shows exactly what you’re capable of.
You can enroll in individual sections of the program, talk to a team member to learn more.
The Music Production – Ableton Live Full Program is priced at $1,199.58 / Month for 12 Months
(Compared to $17,500 if courses bought separately)
Monthly and quarterly payment plans are available.
Pricing
Career Paths
Beatmaker / Producer
Build a catalog of original beats, sell placements, and develop your sound across Hip-Hop, R&B, and beyond.
Beatmaker / Producer
Recording Artist
Develop your artistry from the inside out, produce your own records, build your catalog, and release on your own terms.
Recording Artist
Film & TV Composer
Score for visual media, licensing your music for film, TV, ads, and digital content through sync placements and libraries.
Film & TV Composer
Content Creator / Producer
Score your own content, produce for other creators, and build a production-led online presence across platforms.
Content Creator / Producer
Music Educator
Turn your production fluency into a teaching practice, in schools, private settings, or digital platforms, sharing skills with artists at every level.
Music Educator
Sound Designer
Create custom sounds, presets, and audio assets for games, film, software, and other producers, using synthesis and sampling as your core tools.
Sound Designer
What's included?
Online Platform Access
Private Mentorship
Facility Booking Access
Benefits from Partnered Companies
Our Facility
Located at:
28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sound Collective?
Sound Collective is a NYC-based music education and creative community hub for producers, DJs, musicians, and engineers. We combine hands-on classes, private mentorship, professional studios, and a collaborative community under one roof, with flexible online learning for artists around the world.
Our mission is to provide practical, real-world music education that helps artists grow creatively and professionally, through access, guidance, and connection.
Where are you located?
We’re located in Lower Manhattan at:
28 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
What are your hours?
Monday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Access outside these hours is not available.
What programs and offerings do you have?
Sound Collective offers several ways to learn and access the space:
- Full Programs – Comprehensive, multi-section programs in Music Production, DJing, or Studio Engineering
- Courses – 3–6 week instructor-led classes focused on specific skills
- Private Lessons – One-on-one instruction, in person or online
- Membership – Ongoing access to studios, DJ rooms, and practice spaces
- Day & Week Passes – Short-term access to the facility
- Online Learning – On-demand virtual courses and lessons
Studio Sessions – Professional recording studio bookings with an in-house engineer
What is the Full Program?
The Full Program is Sound Collective’s most immersive educational offering. It’s structured in three levels, Intro, Intermediate, and Proficient, and combines courses, private lessons, membership access, and career development support.
Full Program students receive:
- 12 hours of private lessons per section (36 hours total)
- Access to all courses within their section
- Full facility membership during each section
- Full online platform access
- Partner discounts and benefits
- Eligibility for select Inner Circle events and showcases
- Full access to the online platform
Can I take individual courses without enrolling in the Full Program?
Yes. Courses can be taken individually or as part of the Full Program.
Individual course students receive:
- Weekly in-person classes
- Access to facilities on class days
- Four all-access day passes per course
- Course materials and project files via the student dashboard
- Partner discounts and select event access
Are classes in person or online?
Both.
- In-person classes and lessons take place at our NYC campus
- Online courses and lessons are available globally via our learning platform
Some offerings are exclusively in person, while others are available online or hybrid.
What does membership include?
Membership provides ongoing access to Sound Collective’s studios, DJ rooms, practice spaces, and shared areas during staffed hours.
Members receive:
- Full access to Sound Collective’s facilities
- Discounts and benefits from our partnered companies
- Eligibility to attend select “inner circle” workshops, showcases, and events
- One free guest day pass per month
- Full site access to our online platform for the duration of your membership
Membership does not include classes or private lessons.
How do Day Passes and Week Passes work?
Day and Week Passes provide short-term access to Sound Collective facilities during staffed hours. They’re ideal for artists who need temporary studio or practice space.
Passholders receive:
- Full access to production rooms, DJ setups, and practice areas
- Flexible short-term booking options
Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable once activated.
How do I book a room or studio?
All bookings must be made through:
- The Sound Collective booking portal, or
- The front desk or admissions team
Members may book up to 30 days in advance.
Other passes may book up to two weeks in advance.
Each user is limited to one booking per day, up to three hours, to ensure fair access.
What happens if I’m late or miss a booking?
- Sessions starting more than 20 minutes late may be forfeited
- Repeated no-shows or tardiness may result in a $40 fee
- Booking privileges may be restricted for continued violations
Can I bring guests?
Yes, with limitations.
- All guests must check in at the front desk
- Guests must hold a valid guest pass
- Members are fully responsible for their guests’ behavior
Children are not permitted unless explicitly enrolled or approved.
What equipment is available?
All rooms are equipped with industry-standard gear, including:
- Production workstations
- DJ setups (CDJs, vinyl, controllers)
- Instruments, synths, and drum machines
- Professional studio monitoring
Special equipment must be requested at the time of booking. Users may request up to two external items per session, subject to availability.
Are food and drinks allowed?
- No food or drinks in studios, classrooms, or performance spaces
Food and drinks are allowed only in shared lounge areas
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
All purchases are final unless canceled by Sound Collective.
- Courses & classes: No refunds or make-ups for missed sessions (all courses are recorded and can be watched live via Zoom or after the fact via the learning platform)
- Private lessons: Must cancel 24 hours in advance
- Workshops & events: Non-refundable once purchased
- Memberships: Require 30 days written notice to cancel
- Passes: Non-refundable once activated
Credits may be issued only if Sound Collective cancels a service.
Is grading involved?
Grading applies only to Full Program students and select graded courses.
A full grading policy is available in the student handbook.
How do payments work?
- All tuition, memberships, and lessons must be paid before access begins
- Payment plans may be available for select Full Program students
- Late or declined payments may result in fees or suspended access
How do I contact Sound Collective?
Phone: (646) 747-0144
Email: info@soundcollective.com
Website: soundcollective.com
Student Platform: learn.soundcollective.com