who it’s for
1
Complete beginners looking for a clear, non-snobbish entry into music production
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4
Those who want feedback and real progress, not random tutorials
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2
Early-stage producers who have made a few loops but still lack structure
/
5
Anyone ready to turn an interest in music into a real creative practice
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3
People who want guidance instead of figuring everything out alone
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who it’s for
1
Complete beginners looking for
a clear, non-snobbish entry into music production
/
4
Those who want feedback
and real progress, not random tutorials
/
2
Early-stage producers who have made
a few loops but still lack structure
/
5
Anyone ready to turn an interest
in music into a real creative practice
/
People who want guidance instead
3
/
of figuring everything out alone
what you’ll be able to do :
build drums, bass, melody, and texture into one coherent idea
turn loops and sketches into a structured arrangement
use sampling, synthesis, and effects more intentionally
understand how electronic music is built from the inside
move toward your first complete track with a clearer workflow
meet your trainer
Arthur Robert
Arthur Robert is a producer and live performer who teaches music production as a practical creative process — not as abstract software theory. In this course, he guides students from first ideas and rough sketches toward more structured, intentional music, helping them understand not only how Ableton works, but how a track actually comes together.
1
Getting Started with TouchDesigner & Best Practices
2
Creating Your First Audio-Reactive Patches
Introduction to Input & Interaction + Ideation for a Patch
3
Starting the Final project
4
Setting Up the Connections Between TouchDesigner and other softwares
5
Final Work + Presentation of Patches as a Live Performance
6
program
The training consists of 6 classes, each lasting 3 hours online
program overview
18 live classes over 9 weeks — from your first steps in Ableton to real progress toward a complete track.
Learn how the program works, how to move inside it with confidence, and how to start building music without feeling lost.
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Ableton workflow and core tools
-
how projects are built and organized
-
finding and choosing sounds
-
making your first ideas take shape
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Understand the musical building blocks behind electronic tracks in a practical way — through rhythm, melody, harmony, and structure.
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rhythm, groove, and timing
-
melody and harmony inside Piano Roll
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how drums, bass, and lead work together
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structure and musical storytelling
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Start shaping your own sound through samples, synthesizers, texture, modulation, and effects.
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working with samples
-
synthesis basics
-
shaping tone, movement, and atmosphere
-
building richer and more intentional sounds
-
Move beyond fragments and start building tracks that develop, evolve, and hold attention.
-
turning ideas into full sections
-
track development and arrangement
-
transitions, energy, and dynamics
-
learning through track breakdowns
-
Make your tracks sound clearer, more balanced, and more complete without overcomplicating the process.
-
creating clarity and space
-
balancing elements inside a mix
-
avoiding clutter and noise
-
making your work sound more intentional
-
See how your music can move beyond the project file — into performance, release, visibility, and future growth.
-
preparing music for live performance
-
sharing and presenting your work
-
first steps toward release and visibility
-
what comes after the course
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By the end of the course, you will leave with:
program overview
18 live classes over 9 weeks — from your first steps in Ableton to real progress toward a complete track.
Learn how the program works, how to move inside it with confidence, and how to start building music without feeling lost.
-
Ableton workflow and core tools
-
how projects are built and organized
-
finding and choosing sounds
-
making your first ideas take shape
-
Understand the musical building blocks behind electronic tracks in a practical way — through rhythm, melody, harmony, and structure.
-
rhythm, groove, and timing
-
melody and harmony inside Piano Roll
-
how drums, bass, and lead work together
-
structure and musical storytelling
-
Start shaping your own sound through samples, synthesizers, texture, modulation, and effects.
-
working with samples
-
synthesis basics
-
shaping tone, movement, and atmosphere
-
building richer and more intentional sounds
-
Move beyond fragments and start building tracks that develop, evolve, and hold attention.
-
turning ideas into full sections
-
track development and arrangement
-
transitions, energy, and dynamics
-
learning through track breakdowns
-
Make your tracks sound clearer, more balanced, and more complete without overcomplicating the process.
-
creating clarity and space
-
balancing elements inside a mix
-
avoiding clutter and noise
-
making your work sound more intentional
-
See how your music can move beyond the project file — into performance, release, visibility, and future growth.
-
preparing music for live performance
-
sharing and presenting your work
-
first steps toward release and visibility
-
what comes after the course
-
full syllabus
18 live classes over 9 weeks — from your first steps in Ableton to real progress toward a complete track.
-
How electronic music works and is created
-
How to make a track out of a chaotic mix of sounds: rhythm, harmony, drama, tonality
-
What makes up a track: drums, bass, lead, pad
-
How to get started if you don't know where to begin
-
-
Ableton Live: interface and features
-
What is a loop and how to create one
-
Music libraries: where to get sounds
-
Saving a project and exporting a track
-
-
What are samples and how are they used?
-
Where to find ready-to-go sounds.
-
How to choose “your sound” from among many options.
-
How to own a sample.
-
-
Steps of building a track
-
Structure: intro → main part → culmination → coda
-
Creating dynamics: silence, pauses, leads
-
Turning a loop into a full track
-
Q&A and feedback
-
How virtual instruments work
-
Drawing a melody in the Piano Roll
-
Turning random notes into something “interesting”
-
Combining different sounds
-
-
Types of drum sounds: kick, clap, hi-hat
-
Developing your beat in MIDI
-
How to turn a “flat” sound into something alive
-
How to make it sound less robotic
-
-
The role of the bassline: creating pulse and drive
-
Building bass sequences and their different types
-
How to choose a distinctive timbre
-
Kick connections: sidechain and placement in the mix
-
-
How to change the texture and character of a sound
-
How to add weight and warmth to virtual instruments
-
Creating space and depth in a track
-
Automation: evolving dynamics even when the notes don’t change
-
Q&A and feedback
-
Building a track’s form: from a loop to a full composition
-
Arrangement in electronic music
-
Managing a track’s dynamics: buildups and drops
-
Techniques that keep the listener’s attention
-
-
Breaking down a finished track to understand the logic behind its structure
-
Exploring idea development: concept and storytelling
-
Analyzing the role of each element in the mix
-
How to use references for your own compositions
-
-
Expanding a demo into a full track
-
Adding detail and achieving a finished sound
-
How to keep energy without overcrowding the track
-
What to do when you’re stuck or out of inspiration
-
-
Types of synthesizers
-
How waves work, and what oscillators are
-
How sound is shaped: ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release)
-
Saving your created presets
-
-
Granular synthesis: creating a new sound from an existing recording
-
How LFOs and filters work
-
Layering multiple sounds to get a unique one
-
Modulation experiments to add movement to a sound
-
-
Creating space and dimensional sound on headphones / speakers
-
Removing unwanted noise
-
How not to overwork
-
Finding the balance between quality and perfectionism
-
-
How to make your music noticeable: releases, playlists, social media
-
Labels, festivals, booking: pitching, requirements, communication
-
How to make a press kit: bio, photos/videos, release description
-
Where to find contacts/networking
-
Q&A and Feedback
By the end of the course, you will leave with:
pricing
490€
early bird, until April 20
590€
Regular price, after April 20
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готовий трек до релізу
результат
mixing:
як зробити якісне звучання
8
narrative:
як треку дати сюжет і характер
7
loop → track:
cтворюємо перший трек
6
feedback:
відповіді на питання й прослуховування
5
melody sequencer:
створюй пульс, що рухає трек
4
sampling:
ритм та грув основа треку
3
2
ableton live:
як налаштувати віртуальну студію
1
music production:
етапи створення треку
concept:
як сформувати музичну ідентичність
9
monetization:
як заробляти на своїй музиці
9
10 трансляцій + 2 q/a сесії + підтримка в чаті
програма
student tracks
These tracks were released by graduates of earlier Ableton courses at Module Exchange. They show the kind of direction, confidence, and artistic development students can move toward after the course.
community & network
Creative growth is easier when you do not do it alone.
You’ll learn alongside other students, hear their questions, share your work, and stay connected through a live group environment.
When you feel stuck, need perspective, or want support, there are people around you — not just videos to rewatch.
online
Zoom sessions
(replays will be available 2 weeks after the end)
what’s inside the course
duration:
9 weeks of online learning
dates:
June 2 — July 30
time:
8:00–9:20 PM CET
live sessions with real-time interaction
personal and group feedback
full recordings of every session
chat support between classes
hands-on tasks to learn by doing
4–6 hours of practice per week
50% off Ableton Live when you join
online
Zoom sessions
(replays will be available 2 weeks after the end)
what’s inside the course
duration:
9 weeks of online learning
dates:
June 2 — July 30
time:
8:00–9:20 PM CET
live sessions with real-time interaction
personal and group feedback
full recordings of every session
chat support between classes
hands-on tasks to learn by doing
4–6 hours of practice per week
50% off Ableton Live when you join
full syllabus
18 live classes over 9 weeks — from your first steps in Ableton to real progress toward a complete track.
-
How electronic music works and is created
-
How to make a track out of a chaotic mix of sounds: rhythm, harmony, drama, tonality
-
What makes up a track: drums, bass, lead, pad
-
How to get started if you don't know where to begin
-
-
Ableton Live: interface and features
-
What is a loop and how to create one
-
Music libraries: where to get sounds
-
Saving a project and exporting a track
-
-
What are samples and how are they used?
-
Where to find ready-to-go sounds.
-
How to choose “your sound” from among many options.
-
How to own a sample.
-
-
Steps of building a track
-
Structure: intro → main part → culmination → coda
-
Creating dynamics: silence, pauses, leads
-
Turning a loop into a full track
-
Q&A and feedback
-
How virtual instruments work
-
Drawing a melody in the Piano Roll
-
Turning random notes into something “interesting”
-
Combining different sounds
-
-
Types of drum sounds: kick, clap, hi-hat
-
Developing your beat in MIDI
-
How to turn a “flat” sound into something alive
-
How to make it sound less robotic
-
-
The role of the bassline: creating pulse and drive
-
Building bass sequences and their different types
-
How to choose a distinctive timbre
-
Kick connections: sidechain and placement in the mix
-
-
How to change the texture and character of a sound
-
How to add weight and warmth to virtual instruments
-
Creating space and depth in a track
-
Automation: evolving dynamics even when the notes don’t change
-
Q&A and feedback
-
Building a track’s form: from a loop to a full composition
-
Arrangement in electronic music
-
Managing a track’s dynamics: buildups and drops
-
Techniques that keep the listener’s attention
-
-
Breaking down a finished track to understand the logic behind its structure
-
Exploring idea development: concept and storytelling
-
Analyzing the role of each element in the mix
-
How to use references for your own compositions
-
-
Expanding a demo into a full track
-
Adding detail and achieving a finished sound
-
How to keep energy without overcrowding the track
-
What to do when you’re stuck or out of inspiration
-
-
Types of synthesizers
-
How waves work, and what oscillators are
-
How sound is shaped: ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release)
-
Saving your created presets
-
-
Granular synthesis: creating a new sound from an existing recording
-
How LFOs and filters work
-
Layering multiple sounds to get a unique one
-
Modulation experiments to add movement to a sound
-
-
Creating space and dimensional sound on headphones / speakers
-
Removing unwanted noise
-
How not to overwork
-
Finding the balance between quality and perfectionism
-
-
How to make your music noticeable: releases, playlists, social media
-
Labels, festivals, booking: pitching, requirements, communication
-
How to make a press kit: bio, photos/videos, release description
-
Where to find contacts/networking
-
Q&A and Feedback
contact information
Phone:
+33 07 57 83 11 83
© 2019 – 2026 Module Exchange
© 2019 – 2024 Module Exchange
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le studio
33 rue Stephenson, 75018 Paris
Module Exchange is an official Ableton partner! All students of the school will receive a 50% discount on the purchase of the official Ableton Live software.
programme
8 modules contiennent :
16 cours + 8 Q/A + 4 devoirs & feedback
1
ableton live : la logique et l'interface de la station de travail audio numérique
2
synthèse sonore : comment contrôler un synthétiseur et créer son propre timbre
mixing & sound design: qu'est-ce qu'un son de haute qualité et comment créer de l'espace dans un morceau?
3
sampling : comment traiter un fichier audio et utiliser des échantillons
5
Comment fonctionne l’industrie de la musique électronique
4
drums & beats : comment écrire des parties de batterie et trouver un groove
6
décomposition d'un morceau : comment construire un morceau et son arrangement
7
storytelling : comment se forger une identité musicale et trouver l'inspiration
8
résultats
votre morceau mixé + séance d’écoute finale avec le feedback d’intervenants