Join Mary Spender in learning how to produce original music within Ableton Live; an incredibly versatile and intuitive Digital Audio Workstation made for macOS + Windows users. Hosted by Ableton expert and electronic music producer, Rachel K Collier, start your producing journey here.

This course is for anyone and is a complete guide so whether you're a total beginner or have already gained some experience you'll still learn something new.

You'll start with the Ableton Live Fundamentals and Rachel will show you around the user experience. Then you'll become a proficient beat maker with the 'Making a Drum Beat' chapter.

Explore MIDI instruments and discover how to record audio with really easy to follow videos guiding you through your producing journey. As you progress, you'll be taught more intricate details, so please check out the course curriculum for more information.

You do not need a musical instrument or any music gear other than a laptop or computer to participate in this course. So let's get started!

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use Ableton Live Lite or Standard for this course?
Yes! You can follow along with any version of Ableton Live. However, we recommend downloading the Ableton Live Suite Trial to get the full experience.

All three versions—Lite, Standard, and Suite—share core features, but Suite and Standard include more instruments, effects, and packs.
👉 Compare Ableton Live editions here.

When does the course start?
The course—How to Produce in Ableton Live 12—is available now and is completely self-paced. Learn on your own schedule, and once enrolled, you'll have lifetime access to revisit the material whenever you need.