Ableton-Certified Training Center
1 of 106 worldwide
Active artists as instructors
Real industry experience
Learn Online. Create in Berlin.
Live classes + two immersive Berlin residencies
Course at a glance
12 months
Beginner to Intermediate
Jan 2027
Sept 2027
12-18 hrs/week
Live online classes + in-person residencies
€10,900
Release-ready EP + Live Performance
About the program
Inside the One-Year Hybrid Program
Hear from our co-founder about how live online classes, personal mentorship, and immersive Berlin residencies come together in one transformative year.
What you'll accomplish in one year
Produce a release-ready EP
Prepare and perform a live set
Develop a professional production workflow
Collaborate with other artists and producers
Mix your own music with confidence
Build your artist brand and release strategy
Get feedback from working artists and industry mentors
Join an active producer community
The best of both worlds
Learn from Anywhere.
Create Together in Berlin.
Why choose between the flexibility of online education and the experience of learning in person? The One-Year Hybrid Program gives you both.
Online
Learn from home
Live classes, personal mentorship, and creative freedom.
In Berlin
Create in person
Professional studios, collaboration, workshops, and performance.
The hybrid experience
How the Hybrid Program Works
Learn online. Create together. Perform in-person.
A structured 12-month journey combining live online learning, one-to-one mentorship, Berlin residencies, and an international creative community.
Live Online Classes
Interactive weekly classes with working artists.
- Live Zoom instruction
- Structured curriculum
- Not prerecorded
Private Mentorship
24 private sessions to guide your development.
- 1:1 feedback
- Accountability
- Creative support
Berlin Residencies
Two immersive in-person weeks to create and perform.
- 2 required residencies
- Studio collaboration
- Live experience
Feedback & Community
Ongoing feedback, office hours, and peer connection.
- Weekly office hours
- Peer feedback
- Global cohort
In-person experience
The Berlin Residencies
Twice during the year, you'll join your cohort in Berlin for immersive one-week residencies. Work in professional studios, collaborate with fellow artists, get direct feedback, and experience one of the world's leading electronic music cities.
Residency 1
Create & Connect
One week at the beginning of the program.
Meet your cohort
Build real relationships with fellow artists and instructors.
Hands-on workshops
Deepen your skills with practical studio sessions and creative projects.
Set the foundation
Collaborate, share ideas, and kick off your year together in Berlin.
Residency 2
Perform & Launch
One week at the end of the program.
Studio sessions
Work on your final tracks in professional studios.
Live performance
Perform live in a Berlin club.
Industry connections
Present you music to industry professionals.
Milestone Projects
Build your professional portfolio throughout the year
The One-Year Program is built around required Milestone Projects that turn what you learn into finished work. You'll complete specific deliverables that build toward your final portfolio, including original productions, collaborations, remixes, a live performance, an EPK, and a finished EP.
Months 1-3
Original Production
- 2x original productions
- Residency 1
Focus
Months 4-6
Collaboration & Remake
- collaboration
- remake
Focus
Months 7-9
Remix, Vocals & Final Mix
- remix
- vocal production
- mix & master
Focus
Months 10-12
Final Artist Portfolio
- EPK
- Live performance
- 4 song EP
- Residency 2
Focus
A mentor at every milestone
Through 24 private mentorship sessions, your mentor helps you stay on track with personal feedback, deadlines, and project guidance throughout the year.
Ten milestone projects. A portfolio, not a transcript.
You finish the year with a release-ready EP, a live set, a press kit, and a body of music you own, ready to share the day you graduate.
What's included?
More than classes
Join weekly interactive online classes with working artists and industry experts. Follow a structured curriculum covering Ableton Live, music production, sound design, music theory, composition and arrangement, mixing and mastering, live performance, music business, artist development, and electives tailored to your goals.
Get 24 private mentorship sessions, weekly office hours, instructor feedback, and guidance on your milestone projects. Stay accountable, overcome creative challenges, and build your final artist portfolio with personal support throughout the year.
Come together for two intensive one-week residencies at 343 Labs Berlin. Work in professional studios, collaborate with your cohort, attend hands-on workshops, gain real-world experience developing music, and perform live at a Berlin club.
Learn from accomplished artists, producers, engineers, and industry professionals through live guest sessions and specialized workshops. Explore advanced techniques, gain industry insights, and receive practical advice for developing your music and artist career.
Become part of an international community of serious producers and artists. Connect through online student groups, collaboration, feedback sessions, and events, then strengthen those relationships in person during the Berlin residencies.
Access comprehensive course guides, practical learning materials, and our exclusive video library, including lessons and sessions with established artists. Revisit techniques and deepen your knowledge outside of class.
Get exclusive partner discounts on music production software, equipment, and selected tools from leading music technology companies.
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Why the Hybrid Program is Different
Not another online course. A structured year of live classes, personal mentorship, and immersive Berlin residencies, designed to help you finish music and develop as an artist.
Some of your instructors
Learn from the scene
Mentorship from active producers, performers, and engineers shaping today's electronic music scene.
Peter Trimbacher
Producer • Ableton Certified Trainer • Label Owner
Ableton Certified Trainer, producer & author.
Owen Ross
Producer • Guitarist • Educator
Producer and composer focused on R&B, pop, and Latin genres.
Rainer Rütsch
Producer • Mixing Engineer • Songwriter
Award-winning mix engineer with Diamond and Platinum credits worldwide.
Vasco Ispirian
DJ • Producer • Ableton Certified Trainer
DJ, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer with club scene history.
Hear from our students
300+ 5-star reviewsHere's what our students have released:
Admissions process
01
Submit application
Takes 10 minutes to complete online. €10 application fee holds your spot.
02
Admissions Review
We review your background and goals within 3 business days.
03
Founder Call
30-minute call with a founder to discuss your goals, experience, and fit.
04
Enrollment
Receive your offer, sign your enrollment agreement, and secure your place.
Next cohort starts January 2027. Applications already open for September 2027.
A full year of classes, mentorship, feedback, artist development, community, and release support - built to help you finish serious music.
Full payment
€9,500
Founding cohort price for first 5 students. Save €1,400.
Save €900 vs. the monthly plan.
Monthly payment plan
€825/mo
Founding cohort price. 12 monthly payments.
12 payments of €825 after your deposit.
Founding cohort price shown applies to Jan cohort and is available to first 5 students until Nov 15. €1,000 Early Bird discount available for Sept cohort.
Have questions about tuition or payment plans? Call +49 (30) 311 966 36 or book a free Call.
Apply now and start your one-year path from producer to professional artist.
FAQS
Still have questions?
Unlike purely online courses, the Hybrid Program combines live online classes and personal mentorship with two immersive residencies at our Berlin campus. You'll work in professional studios, collaborate with fellow producers, and gain hands-on experience you can't get from online instruction alone.
No. You can study from wherever you live. Classes take place online throughout the year, with two one-week residencies in Berlin.
Yes, provided you can attend live classes scheduled in the European time zone and travel to Berlin for the two required residencies.
No. You do not need any prior music or music production experience to apply. Absolute beginners are welcome, as long as they are serious about learning and ready to commit the time required. Students are placed into classes based on their current skill level, so beginners start with the right foundations while more experienced students are placed into classes that better match their background and goals.
After you submit your application we will send you an email, letting you know whether or not you have been invited to an interview. If your interview is successful you will receive an acceptance letter, which will mean you have been accepted to the program, as well as a Student Agreement and Payment Agreement. You will have a week from being accepted to the program, to return these forms and pay the Acceptance Fee.
Yes. Payment plans are available for accepted students. The total cost may be higher than full payment, depending on the plan selected. Contact us for current payment plan details.

Call +49 (30) 311 966 36 or schedule a free Zoom with Nacho. We look forward to speaking with you.






