I.M.P.A. | On Demand Course 2025

Intro to Music Production with Ableton

This course is open to all levels of experience- from beginners to experienced producers. We'll cover the basics of music software navigation, composition and arrangement, audio effects, mixing, and more. We'll also explore various genres, so this is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and make music outside your comfort zone. We primarily focus on using Ableton in this course, but you can apply the majority of the concepts learned to other DAWs such as FL Studio and Logic Pro. We’re confident that this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create your own music.

Schedule

Go at your own pace!

What’s Included

*The content provided in this course is equivalent to paying under $35/session with additional perks

• Homework, Tutorials, & Projects
• On Demand access to course videos and notes
• Direct access to the instructor for help on assignments and projects.
  

Topics Covered

Below is the syllabus describing the topics discussed in the course:

• Session 1: I.M.P.A. pt. 1 - Intro to Ableton & Working with Audio
• Session 2: I.M.P.A. pt. 2 - Working with MIDI
• Session 3: I.M.P.A. pt. 3 - Mixing, Audio Effects, & Automation
• Session 4: Mid Term Assessment and Q&A
• Session 5: I.M.P.A. pt. 4 - Reference Tracks and Song Mapping
• Session 6: I.M.P.A. pt. 5 - Building Your Hook to Create A Full Track
• Session 7: I.M.P.A. pt. 6 - Beginner Mixing Tips
• Session 8: Final Prep and Q&A for Project Assignment
• Session 9: Final Exam and Project Submissions