Description

What’s it all about?
Get ready to dive into the world of electronic music production! This dynamic 5-week beginner course is your gateway to creating music using Ableton Live one of the industry’s leading digital audio workstations.
Guided by an experienced industry professional, you’ll explore the core tools, techniques, and creative workflows used by producers around the globe. From beat-making to arranging full tracks, you’ll bring your musical ideas to life in our state-of-the-art Electronic Music Production (EMP) lab, equipped with Ableton Live Suite, MIDI controller keyboards, and studio-quality headphones.
Best of all? You’ll finish the course with your very own original electronic music track.

Who’s it for?
This course is perfect for aspiring music producers, DJs, or anyone curious about how electronic music is made. No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just looking to get more confident with music software, this course is designed to be fun, accessible, and creatively inspiring.

Outcomes of course?
By the end of the 5 weeks, you’ll have:
Produced your very own electronic music track
Gained hands-on experience with Ableton Live
Learned how to craft drums, basslines, and melodies
Discovered the power of MIDI, sampling, effects, and mixing
Developed the skills to edit, arrange, and shape your sound
You’ll leave with a solid understanding of the music production process and the confidence to keep creating long after the course ends.

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on shortcourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.