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Ableton Certified Training: Getting Started with Live 12 (Udemy.com)

A FREE introduction to Live 12 by Ableton Certified Trainer and University Professor J. Anthony Allen.

4.6
191 reviews

Created by: J. Anthony Allen

Last updated May 2026

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What you will learn

  • At the end of this course, students will be able to produce music with Ableton Live 12 and be on their way to being a professional musician.
  • Work in the Session View and Arrangement View of Ableton Live 12
  • Navigate 100% of Ableton Live 12
  • Produce music using Ableton Live 12
  • Students will understand the two views in Live.
  • Editing and Producing in Arrangement view
  • Session View editing and Producing
  • Making Beats
  • Producing with synths in Ableton Live 12
  • The Ableton Live 12 Instruments

How it compares

Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 40% of them
  • Reviews191#140 of 271 by number of reviews
  • Length1.5 hoursshorter than 81% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 82% of them

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Course Description

Welcome to the Getting Started with Live 12!

Hi – I’m Jason, Ableton Certified Trainer and tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music. I have over 75 courses with a rating of 4.5 and higher. Tens of thousands of students have taken my Ableton Live 9, 10, 11 and 12 classes, and they average over 4.7 in student ratings.


I'm here to introduce you Ableton Live. Whether you're a beginning music maker, aspiring producer, or a seasoned professional looking to up your game, this course is the perfect starting point.

This is a free 90-minute getting started guide to Ableton Live 12. While it's a great introduction to my additional lessons, it's a stand-alone free course. Did I mention it's free?


You'll quickly learn to:

  1. Access and install the software.

  2. Understand the Interface.

  3. Acquaint yourself with Live's unique form of navigation.

  4. Make a simple beat.

  5. Analyze a more complicated song.


Why choose this course?

  • Top Seller on Udemy: Thousands of 4+ reviews and tens of thousands of students can't be wrong!

  • 5-Star Certified: Independently reviewed and certified by IAOMEI, ensuring the highest quality education.

  • Ableton Certified Trainer with a Ph.D. in music. I bring a unique blend of expertise to both production and education.

  • Responsive Instructor: Enjoy a 100% Answer Rate! Every question posted in the class is personally answered by me within 24 hours.

My Promise to You: As a full-time Music Producer and Educator, I am committed to your success. Post your questions in the class, and I will respond within 24 hours. If this class doesn't meet your expectations, take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee—no questions asked.
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Instructor Details

J. Anthony Allen

Dr. Allen is a 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and, through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.


Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.


As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.

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4.6

191 ratings on Udemy

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By Subrina Philips on 3/22/2026

Very nice instructor who shared a fair bit in this course. Would like to learn a lot more from him.

By Sabina Pedrito on 12/15/2025

De docent geeft les op een overtuigende en duidelijke manier. Ik leer veel nieuwe dingen, en dat is leuk.

By Michael Hindle on 7/10/2025

Makes a lot of assumptions

By Oleksandr Chubarenko on 12/29/2024

I started to understand the Live 12 after beginning. Very helpful ! The best choice for the 1st steps!

By JERALD TROUTMAN on 9/18/2024

I really enjoy the way you explained everything at Barney level. Thanks

By Chris Wickham on 6/22/2024

I always love your classes. clear and easy to understand! So thanks for your insight!!

By Frazier Steve on 5/22/2024

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By Adrian Griffin on 4/30/2024

Excellent introduction to Ableton Live 12. Although I only have the Lite edition currently, it provided a very good insight into the software program. It has certainly wet my appetite to learn more and I will most likely take further courses. I like Jay's style and presentation having already taken several of his other Music courses. Well done and keep up the good work. Adrian

By Stephen Charles Lee on 4/5/2024

So far, so good Jason. I'm a mere novice but your approach to conveying course content is admirabe

By Dave Cross on 3/14/2024

This feels like it shouldn't be free and should cost $$ instead. Lots of info and a downloadable session to pick apart.

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