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Ableton: first steps in music production

Start Wed 8 July '26
17:00 - 22:30

1 session

Prices

Basic price: € 48
All prices

Location OPEK
Vaartkom 4
3000 Leuven

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Language & teacher(s) Dutch/English

This crash course is specifically for musical creators and composers who don't shy away from using computers in their creative process. We will work together with Ableton Live, the favourite music creation tool of many artists, producers, DJs and beatmakers, and also an ideal digital recording studio.

We will look at various elements of the creative process from start to finish, such as beatmaking, sound design, melody and harmony. We will develop a small loop into a real arrangement, with professional tips and creative assignments that will give you valuable insights, both in a group and individually.

The teacher for this course is our regular all-round musician Reindert (saxophonist, producer and songwriter). He will guide you through Ableton's latest tricks and best-kept secrets. After this course, you are guaranteed to be inspired to continue working on your unique new hit, beat or soundscape at home.

Not sure about your level? Take a good look at the required level and prior knowledge of this course. If you have any questions or comments, surely don't hesitate to send an email to reindert@wisper.be.

Do you already have some experience and would you like to delve deeper into beatmaking or electronic music? Then be sure to check out the Ableton: beatmaking course.

Practical

Bring your laptop and a version of Ableton Live (Lite/Intro/Standard/Suite or another DAW of your choice) + headphones.

***Please note! A wireless connection/Bluetooth is not suitable for working in Ableton Live. Choose headphones or earphones with an old-fashioned cable connection.***

Do you have an audio interface, MIDI controller or keyboard? Feel free to bring them along (this is not a requirement). An external mouse can also be useful for working smoothly.

Level of experience

Level 2: basic technical knowledge and experience with the Ableton software is highly recommended (other DAWs are also acceptable). This does not mean that you must have the same experience or prior knowledge within the music field (composition, harmony, ensemble playing, etc.).

Sessions

  • Wed 8 July '26
    17:00 - 22:30
    OPEK - check bij aankomst / check upon arrival

Location(s)

  • OPEK Vaartkom 4
    3000 Leuven Show on map

    Check www.opek.be for more information about how to get here. At the first session, you will be welcomed by someone from WISPER who will tell you exactly where in/around the building your course takes place.

    Good to know if you take a full-day course here: for the lunch break, you can bring your own lunch, eat in at Café Entrepot or buy something at the Lidl supermarket around the corner.

Prices

  • Better world price
    € 53 Choose this price and contribute to the course of someone who can’t afford it without help. How wonderful is that?
  • Basic price
    € 48 Covers the cost of your course. Nothing less, nothing more.
  • Reduced price
    € 38 If money is tight (right now).
  • Holders of Cultuurkaart KU Leuven
    € 36 For students at KU Leuven, UC Leuven-Limburg and LUCA Campus Lemmens
  • Social discount UiTPAS Leuven
    € 10 (max 6 / year) only for Leuven citizens

Teacher

Reindert Spanhove

Reindert is our musicman in Leuven, artist, producer and multi-intrumentalist. He studied at…
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