Ableton Production Weekend
Become an Ableton Live Pro
Become an Ableton Live Pro
Outstanding experience to date. The course has been amazing so far and cannot wait for what is next in the education path within the music industry. This course has prepared me for what I thought I have never was possible! - Laren Agius, musi production student
The Ableton Production Weekend is a two-day crash course that will have you ready to mix and export your projects in no time. Learn all the fundamentals you need to make your tracks stand out including setting up, using audio and midi clips, arranging your tracks, using effects and reverb, to finally mixing and exporting. All Ableton courses are taught in small groups by a certified Ableton instructor in our state-of-the-art London studios. By enrolling on a course at Point Blank, you will be opening the door to a vibrant community of like-minded people, and introducing yourself to the music industry.
Spaces on our summer school courses are limited to ensure every student receives enough 1-2-1 time with their instructor, so enrol now to guarantee your place!
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Apply now for this intensive Ableton learning weekend. Point Blank is proud to be ahead of the curve in delivering a fantastic student experience whether on campus or online and are happy to include all the exclusive features for students listed here.
| Duration | Weekend |
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| Available start dates | 2022 |
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| Weekly timetable | Saturday and Sunday. |
| Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers. |
Aluna Francis is half of AlunaGeorge. She studied production at PB before taking off to chart success with 'You Know You Like It' & No.1 hit 'White Noise' with Disclosure. Check out her awesome video.
Everyone knows Leona from X Factor. Before she won it, Leona wowed her fellow students on our Singing Course. "Her talent was obvious" said her instructor, "and her success thoroughly deserved."
With 1,500,000 Facebook followers, Sri-Lankan born Arjun is a South Asian pop superstar. His single ‘I’ll Be Waiting” charted at #1 on iTunes India and spent 30 weeks on the BBC Asian Download Chart.
Spoony is a legend in UK dance music having brought garage to the masses in 2000 as part of the Dreem Team. He's since gone on to become a staple on Five Live but proved he's always learning by enrolling at PB!
| Fees |
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| £345 payment in full |
| See details during the enrolment process. |
Released music as Fracture for two decades on Metalheadz, Hospital & Exit Records. Remixes for Universal & Sony and global DJ tours. Runs the Astrophonica label & composes for BMG, APM & Intervox.
Julian has scored global hit records as one half of Stretch & Vern and Reflekt & has written for Kylie Minogue, Little Boots & Dirty Vegas as a Sony/ATV-signed writer.
Cristiano is an Ableton-certified trainer, producer and sound engineer. Utilising his vast knowledge of music technology, he has helped design studios for clients such as Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber and Kevin Saunderson, to name a few.
Releases on One Inch Punch, Bad Sekta & Frogs as Ronin. DJs on radio. Tours complex Ableton Live work around world playing with Vex’d, Milanese, Crystal Distortion, Hellfish & Dead Silence Syndicate.
Musician, singer and trained audio engineer, specialising in object-based 3D sound for motion picture and commercial music production. Anna is an Ableton Certified Trainer and NI Product Specialist.
Ricky produces and DJs under the name Tapefeed. Having held a residency at London techno party 'Superstition' since the beginning of 2018, the duo have played at such renowned venues as about:blank, Tresor and Printworks.
Point Blank students enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Depending on your programme, certain pieces of hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies at Point Blank.
To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on-campus, this equipment will be available to use either in-class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks).
Please visit this page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for programmes taught by Point Blank.
Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If for any reason you cannot afford to purchase an essential item, you may be eligible for financial support via the hardship fund. More information about this can be found here.
If you wish to buy equipment or software for your home studio, remember that Point Blank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.
Weekend courses take place on Saturday and Sunday. Each Saturday and Sunday class starts at 11am and ends at 6pm.
Non-UK students may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a Course Advisor who will be happy to help.