Ableton Certified Training Center
1 of 119 worldwide
Active artists as instructors
not career educators
Taught at our Berlin location
Also available in NYC and online
Course at a glance
4 weeks
Beginner
Feb 2027
5-10 students
Ableton Live + Rekordbox
Two original tracks + DJ mini-set
Course outcomes
You'll finish with real music
Over four weeks, learn to produce music in Ableton Live and DJ on pro DJ gear. You'll develop original tracks, master beatmatching and transitions, and finish with up to two tracks and a live showcase set.
Check out the tracks our students have already released:
What you'll accomplish in this course
Produce up to two original tracks
Program drums, chords and melodies
Learn music theory and arrange your tracks
Beatmatch by ear on club-standard DJ gear
Mix creatively with cues, loops and FX
Perform a 15-minute live DJ set
Course Journey
What you'll learn week by week
Production and DJ foundations
- PRODUCTION | Ableton setup and workflow: Configure audio, manage projects and navigate Ableton Live.
- DJ | Introduction to DJing and equipment: Explore CDJs, mixers and track selection.
- PRODUCTION | Session View and clips: Build ideas with clips and scenes.
- DJ | Library management and hot cues: Organize music and set performance cues.
- PRODUCTION | Drum programming: Create beats and shape MIDI timing and velocity.
- DJ | Beatgridding and timing: Prepare tracks and learn to drop on the one.
- PRODUCTION | Music theory basics: Build scales, chords and your first progression.
- DJ | Manual beatmatching: Match beats by ear and practice transitions.
Writing music and building your DJ set
- PRODUCTION | Chords and basslines: Write chord progressions and supporting bass parts.
- DJ | Advanced beatmatching and EQ mixing: Blend tracks smoothly and swap basslines
- PRODUCTION | Melodies and layering: Develop musical ideas with multiple parts.
- DJ | Creative FX: Use filters and effects to enhance transitions.
- PRODUCTION | Working with audio: Warp loops and tracks to tempo.
- DJ | Energy and set building: Sequence tracks and shape the flow of a set.
- PRODUCTION | Audio effects: Shape sound with EQ, compression, reverb and delay.
- DJ | Harmonic mixing: Learn to mix in key using the Camelot wheel.
Arrangement and creative mixing
- PRODUCTION | Arrangement View: Arrange clips into a complete song.
- DJ | Creative transition techniques: Practice smoother, more expressive mixes using beatmatching, EQ, loops and FX.
- PRODUCTION | Sampling with Simpler: Chop, tune and perform with samples.
- DJ | Stems and track separation: Use separated musical elements in mixes.
- PRODUCTION | Variation and transitions: Build movement with fills and changes.
- DJ | Ableton for DJs: Learn how production tools support DJ performance.
- PRODUCTION | Automation: Add detail, movement, and finishing touches.
- DJ | DJ edits in Ableton: Create custom edits and performance tools.
Finishing tracks and performing live
- PRODUCTION | Track workshopping: Refine your arrangement with instructor feedback.
- DJ | Hybrid performance and mic work: Explore live elements and vocals.
- PRODUCTION | Mixing fundamentals: Balance levels, use EQ and clean up the mix.
- DJ | Artist branding and EPK: Develop your identity and promotional materials.
- PRODUCTION | Demo mastering and export: Prepare and export a polished demo.
- DJ | Gigs and contracts: Learn how to find opportunities and work professionally.
- PRODUCTION | Final presentation: Share your track and plan your next steps.
- DJ | Final performance showcase: Perform a 15-minute DJ set.
Value
What's included?
Everything you need to learn, practice, and keep improving after class.
Two complete immersive courses
Get the full Ableton Immersive and DJ Immersive curricula, with 16 classes each.
Live group classes
Learn from experienced producers and DJs in hands on sessions.
Small group feedback
Receive personal feedback on your tracks, mixing and DJ performance.
Hands on assignments
Build your own tracks and prepare a showcase DJ set.
Pro DJ gear
Practice with club-standard gear provided in class.
Exclusive discounts
Save up to 50% on selected software
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.
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FAQS
Still have questions?
Anyone who wants to make original music and perform it as a DJ, including complete beginners and musicians exploring both skills.
No. Ableton Immersive starts from the fundamentals of music production, and DJ Immersive is suitable for beginners.
It combines both four week immersive courses, with one music production class and one DJ class each day; 16 production classes and 16 DJ classes in total. See your selected cohort for the exact daily schedule.
Up to two original tracks produced in Ableton Live and a 15-minute DJ showcase performance.
Bring a laptop, headphones and Ableton Live Suite for production. We provide CDJs, mixers, and DJ controllers in class. A USB drive and your own music are helpful for DJing. Eligible students can save up to 50% on Ableton Live.
You can book a private make-up class for a reduced fee.
Yes. Flexible monthly payment plans are available through Klarna so you can spread the cost.

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


