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Music Production Summer School

Music Production - Ableton Summer School

  • Summer School
  • 5 days

An intensive 5-day program exploring music production through Ableton Live or Logic Pro, covering sampling, drum programming, mixing, and mastering.

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Course Overview

In just five days, you’ll learn how to create your own music using Ableton Live at our Music Production Summer School. Get hands-on in the studio as you experiment with techniques including sampling, drum programming and mastering, and collaborate creatively with your fellow students.

We welcome students of all ages, from 16 to middle age, and take pride in the unique and supportive environment this diversity fosters. Our Summer Schools are suitable for all skill levels. If you're new to production, no prior knowledge of the software or techniques is required, but you should be an avid listener and passionate about music.

While Ableton Live is designed especially for electronic music producers, you don’t need any prior experience on either software programme to dive in. As a bonus, you’ll also develop a good working knowledge of the innovative Ableton Push instrument.

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Course Features

Daily software workshops Get hands on with your chosen music production software and become familiar with a range of tools to create your own music.

Guest masterclasses Jumpstart your learning with advice from industry guests as they discuss their experience as professional producers, songwriters and more.

Networking Meet likeminded musicians, writers and producers as you collaborate on a range of compositions and make enduring friendships.

Studio time Spend a day at ICMP’s recording studio as you learn recording techniques and discover new music production gear. You’ll also produce a track with your tutor – a definite highlight of the week!

Key Facts

  • 5-day intensive
  • Entry Requirement: Age 16+
  • Suitable for all skill levels
  • Includes Ableton Push training

Course Details

At every stage, you’ll be supported by our specialist tutors who are all active professional musicians and producers in their own right. You’ll be taken through the basics of your chosen software program and introduced to the techniques and processes involved in music production – from understanding the interface and beat making, to using samples and creating chord sequences and melodies.

Your five days of Summer School will set you on a music production journey that begins with recording and arranging, and ends with the finer points of post-production. At the end of the week, you’ll have developed the skills you need to create and produce finished compositions that stand out from the pack.

You’ll also learn from guest speaker sessions, with some of the industry’s best helping you explore music production in all its glory, from deconstructing drum beats to mixing and mastering.

Entry Requirements

Ability Level: Beginner – no previous experience is necessary. Whether you’re completely new to music production or simply curious to learn, all you need is a passion for music and creativity.
Applicants must be aged 16 or over.

Learning Outcomes

  • Spend a day in a production workshop at ICMP’s state-of-the-art recording studios
  • Learn industry-standard music production techniques
  • Develop and create a catalogue of music
  • Explore electronic production techniques such as beatmaking and sampling
  • Discover the basics of recording and mixing
  • Grow your network of music producers and songwriters

Upcoming Dates

London

Starts Monday 29th June
£499.00
29 spaces available
Starts Monday 3rd August
£499.00
25 spaces available
Starts Monday 10th August
£499.00
27 spaces available

Leeds

Starts Monday 10th August
£399.00
11 spaces available

Liverpool

Starts Monday 17th August
£399.00
14 spaces available