Making Electronic Music with Ableton Live
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in creating electronic music who wants to learn the basics of a powerful piece of software for doing so. This short course is an introduction to using Ableton Live 10, one of the most popular pieces of software for creating and performing electronic music. The course will introduce you to sampling, synthesis, sequencing and effects in Ableton.
You will also learn about some of the concepts that underpin electronic sound and inform how we think about making music with computers. Course duration : 10 hours over 4 evenings. Dates: 29 April, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May (6pm-8:30pm) Fee: £240 Just to note: LSBU have partnered with London Modular to bring you an opportunity to advance your sound with some of the most cutting edge experts and modular synths available in the World.
Mumdance, Tessela, Russell Haswell and Thom Yorke, Lynch and Ventre are some of the artists that are linked with London Modular - they even claim that Aphex Twin purchases synths from the store under a different name. The link to this course will be added at the beginning of January. Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.
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Key highlights
- Introduction to Ableton Live 10 for creating and performing electronic music
- Covers sampling, synthesis, sequencing and effects
- Explores concepts underpinning electronic sound and computer music-making
- Evening sessions suited to fitting around other commitments
- Partnership with London Modular, linked to leading modular synth experts
Entry requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications Basic computer literacy and an interest in sound.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of feesLSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Electronic music producer
- Music producer
- Sound designer
- Live electronic performer
- DJ
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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