Ableton Live 11 - Music Production in Ableton Live (Udemy.com)
Learn Music Production, Recording, Editing, Music Mixing, Songwriting + Music Theory in this Ableton Live 11 Course
Created by: Tomas George
Last updated August 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 6,348 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in August 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
Tomas George's Ableton Live 11 course runs about 21.6 hours across 210 lectures and 25 sections. It starts with setup and building a song, then moves through mixing, automation, the built-in instruments, warping, music theory and songwriting. The last stretch is Max for Live. It is pitched at beginners, but a lot of the material is Suite only, so owners of Lite, Intro or Standard will skip several sections. About 27,900 students have enrolled.
Reviewers like the pace and the plain explanations. Several call it easy to follow, and one beginner with a music background says they now feel confident in a DAW. One reviewer singles out the instrument and music theory sections. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the order jumpy, with repeated points and videos built on different versions of the project file. Another says there are no PDFs for later reference, and that the Max for Live section has no resources at all. A four-star reviewer wanted each concept explained before moving on.
The rating is 4.7 from 6,348 reviews, and 4,180 of those are five stars. Only 46 are one or two stars. The course was last updated in August 2026, so it has been kept current. Tomas and co-instructor Ian Alexander get steady credit for clear, to-the-point teaching. It suits anyone who owns Suite and wants a patient tour of the whole program. If a short, tightly sorted course or a reference manual is the goal, look elsewhere.
Pros
- Slow, clear pacing that reviewers say is easy to follow as a beginner
- Walks through built-in instruments like Drift, Simpler, Tension and Collision
- Music theory and songwriting sections built right into Ableton
- Updated in August 2026, with 4.7 stars across 6,348 reviews
Cons
- No PDFs or reference notes, so finding something again means rewatching
- One reviewer found the order jumpy, with repeated or conflicting videos
- Many sections need Suite, and the Max for Live part has few resources
I loved the detailed sections about the different instruments, music theory, and the entire walk through on how to operate Ableton Live Suite.
Fits true beginners well, though Suite owners get the most. The Max for Live end is tougher.
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What you will learn
- Setup and Navigate Around Ableton Live
- Learn how to Record MIDI
- Learn to Record Audio
- Learn how Edit MIDI in the MIDI Note Editor
- Learn how to Warp and Edit Audio
- Avoid common pitfalls and mistakes other Ableton Live users make
- Learn how to Work Quickly and Efficiently in Ableton Live 11
- Setup your Audio Interface and MIDI Controller
- Improve your general Music Production skills
- Build a Track from Nothing
- Learn Music Theory and Songwriting Essentials in Ableton Live 11
- Understand the main Audio and MIDI Effects in Live 11
- Learn the Basics of Mixing
Course content
25 sections · 210 lectures · 22 hours of video
- 1Introduction and Getting Started 2 free previews5 lectures · 22 min
- 2Before we get Started - Ableton Live Information 1 free preview2 lectures · 6 min
- 3In-Depth Overview of Ableton Live and Making a Song 3 free previews28 lectures · 3.3 hours
- 4Recording into the Arrangement View + Exporting 1 free preview7 lectures · 44 min
- 5Brief Overview of Mixing13 lectures · 1.4 hours
- 6MIDI Effects 1 free preview4 lectures · 24 min
- 7Automation8 lectures · 48 min
- 8Drum Rack Essentials2 lectures · 26 min
- 9Drift Instrument (Ableton Live 11.3 and Above)12 lectures · 53 min
- 10Simpler Instrument Instrument10 lectures · 1.2 hours
- 11Wavetable Instrument (Ableton Live Suite Only)2 lectures · 18 min
- 12Tension Instrument (Ableton Live Suite Only)11 lectures · 59 min
- 13Collision Instrument (Ableton Live 11 Suite Only)7 lectures · 45 min
- 14Warping Audio 1 free preview8 lectures · 37 min
- 15Essential Audio Effects for Ableton Live 113 lectures · 37 min
- 16(Ableton Live 11 Suite Only) Hybrid Reverb - New Feature for Ableton Live 116 lectures · 33 min
- 17Browser in Detail6 lectures · 23 min
- 18Groove Pool2 lectures · 14 min
- 19Essential Preferences4 lectures · 20 min
- 20Music Theory Essentials in Ableton Live 1110 lectures · 1 hour
- 21Instrumental Songwriting in Ableton Live 1113 lectures · 2 hours
- 22The Basics of Max for Live (Ableton Live Suite Only)5 lectures · 25 min
- 23Max for Live's Main Interface (Ableton Live Suite Only)12 lectures · 50 min
- 24Making Synths in Max for Live (Ableton Live Suite Only)28 lectures · 2.9 hours
- 25Thanks and Bye2 lectures · 1 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Those interested in creating their own Music or improving their Music Production skills
- Anyone who wants to learn Ableton Live for fun or to take Music Production more seriously
- Songwriters who want to learn how to record in their ideas
- Those with basic music production knowledge who wish to improve their skills
- DJs who want to start producing their own music
- Experienced music performers who want to know how to record and build upon their ideas
- New and experienced Ableton Live users who want to deepen their knowledge of this software
- Anyone who may be interested in switching to Ableton Live from another DAW
What you need before you start
- A Working PC, Laptop, iMac or MacBook
- Ableton Live 11 software (preferably Ableton Live Suite)
- A Basic Understanding of Music is desirable, but not necessary
- Basic Music Production Skills are desirable, but not necessary
How it compares
Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 81% of them
- Reviews6,348#2 of 242 by number of reviews
- Length21.6 hourslonger than 97% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 95% of them
Course Description
Have you always wanted to make music, but you don't know where to begin?
Opening up Ableton Live can seem quite intimidating. With such a powerful piece of software, it can be hard to know how and where to get started!
That's why we've structured this course in a way that means anyone can jump in and start making music in Ableton Live.
Over the years we have looked at the feedback we have been given by students, and have used it to try to make this our best course yet.
We have made it as concise as possible, making sure no time is wasted giving you an enjoyable and efficient learning experience.
Start Producing Your Own Music in Ableton Live 11
This course is all about Ableton Live 11, a Digital Audio Workstation for Mac and Windows.
NOTE: This course is for Ableton Live 11 Suite. Some of the features I discuss in this course will only be available for Ableton Live 11 Suite, but many of the features can still be used with all editions of Ableton Live 11 (Lite, Intro, and Standard).
You will also be able to follow along with the majority of this course if you are using previous versions of Ableton Live, such as Ableton Live 10.
Ableton Live is used across professional studios, bedroom studios and also as a performance tool for live performance. Learning how to use your DAW correctly will dramatically improve the quality of your music and the speed you create it.
What is this Ableton Live 11 Course all about?
In this course, you will develop a deep understanding of Ableton Live 11. You will learn the tools and processes to create, record and edit your own music.
We provide you with numerous tips and tricks, building your confidence and speeding up your workflow throughout the course.
This course has been designed in a way so that it is suitable for beginners, but as it progresses we go into more advanced features deepening your Music Production skills.
Learn the beauty and power of this professional software today!
This course will cover such topics as :
• The Session + Arrangement Views
• Recording MIDI
• Recording Audio
• Editing MIDI
• Editing Audio
• Creating Music with Clips
• Building Arrangements
• Creating Beats
• The basics of Mixing Music
• Automation
• Quantizing
• Warping/Time Stretching
• Comping
• MIDI Effects such as the Arpeggiator
• Audio Effects such as Compression and EQ
• New Ableton Live 11 Audio Effects such as Hybrid Reverb, Spectral Time, and Spectral Resonator
• Music Theory and Songwriting Essentials
• Learn some of the Instruments that come with Ableton Live 11
• and Much More.
We start off with the real basics, showing you how the software works. We then have a follow-along section, teaching you all the essentials to create music, in a step-by-step format. Later we move on to more advanced concepts, taking your music production skills to the next level!
In this course, we’ll show you the essentials and much more, unlocking your potential, so you can produce music in Ableton Live 11
Our Promise to You
We are full-time Music Producers and Educators. If you have any questions about the content or Music Production in general, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY MUSIC PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR TOMAS GEORGE AND AUDIO ENGINEER IAN ALEXANDER
If you are looking for a course that will show you how you can Create, Record and Edit Your Own Music in Ableton Live 11 then this is the course for you!
What makes us qualified to teach you?
Tomas George has a MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA(Hons) Degree in Music Composition. He is also the creator of some of the world's most popular audio and music production courses - with over 290,000 students.
Ian Alexander has a MA Masters Degree in Music Production and BA(Hons) Degree in Music Production. He is a professional Audio and Mastering Engineer.
What you'll learn in this course will make you a more confident Music Producer, and improve your music production skills. This course will also improve your songwriting abilities in Ableton Live 11 and all other Digital Audio Workstations!
Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I'll see you in lesson 1!
Cheers,
Tomas and Ian.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
6,348 Reviews
Tomas George
Hi, Tomas here. I'm a UK Music Producer, Composer, Audio Engineer and Video Maker.
I've been producing and writing music for over twenty years. I have an MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA (Hons) Degree in Music Composition.
I really enjoy writing and producing all types of music, but I especially love teaching it online.
Since 2016, I've been creating online courses that over 400,000 students worldwide have taken.
My courses teach the skills to help you learn and improve at music and audio production.
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Reviews
By Vijitha mahesh on 12/4/2024
It was amazing, I began this course with a foundation in music but very little experience with DAWs. Now, after completing it, I feel confident navigating the world of music production. This course is well-structured, and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone looking to bridge the gap between musical knowledge and technical production skills. Thank you for this fantastic course!
By Darby on 10/7/2024
I loved the detailed sections about the different instruments, music theory, and the entire walk through on how to operate Ableton Live Suite. I really liked this course as a whole and recommend following through on Ableton whilst things are being explained and to take your time. These guys explained things very well. Will be recommending to all my musical peers! Thanks guys!
By Daniel K. Driskill on 4/18/2024
Solid course. I love the simple explanation and it covers topics with empathy. It would be best not to introduce a concept without an adequate explanation before moving on to the next. If a concept is not ready for a full introduction, at least give something brief that will allow students to mentally move on. I've noticed a few instances of this over the past several sections and correcting it will aid in retention. Otherwise, great job!
By Andrew Raine on 1/14/2024
I was really pleased with this course and learned a lot. I've watched a few of Tomas's YouTube videos beforehand, so I already had a little knowledge of Ableton, but this filled a lot of gaps, and having a structured course to follow was really beneficial. Now to put my newly gained knowledge to good use and practice, practice, practice!
By Lazzo Hrusovsky on 12/3/2023
This course gave me a clearer idea of the Ableton Live 11 as a beginner without any knowledge of the software. The last parts of this course "Max for Live" was quite challenging for me, but I was able to go through and follow each step of all instructions of these two amazing lecturers. Thank you very much guys!
By Randolph M on 5/3/2023
For my use this is basically a course for those already well familiar with Ableton Live 11. Seriously? A 20 hour course with zero pdf resources for later quick reference? Is this just for people with photographic memories? The hands on resources are good, but not enough for retention. Much of the course material is helpful, but the lack of materials for future reference is disappointing. Do they really expect us to replay the course everytime we have a question? The Max section is basically useless since it has no resources of any kind. Just a whirlwind of connections with quick commentary. A PDF of the various connections and types would be dramatically helpful. YouTube has plenty of videos that are free to watch with the same information. Skimping on PDF resources is lazy and counterproductive. There's a pattern of unfinished work in this instructors courses from the three I've tried so far. I don't mind paying for value, but this is not worth the time or money.
By Nick Chesterton on 3/29/2023
This course has been an amazing help. Everyday life is busy, but I wake up a couple of hours early each morning to watch these videos before launching into the rest of life, and I wind up feeling more refreshed than if I'd just had some extra sleep. Thank you for helping me explore music. It makes a big difference to me. :)
By Andy D on 2/20/2023
Thanks guys, it's a really well-explained and easy-to-follow course to understand and get going in Ableton Live. Thomas and Ian are brilliant instructors. The course goes into lots of intricate details on how to use the software correctly, with tons of hints and tips. I particularly liked, when performing an action that it also covers problem-solving as a result of why certain things behave like they do. Then as a total bonus, provided two of the key components I wanted to study next, which is music theory and songwriting. Personally, haven't touched the Max for Live section as yet, but certainly looks in-depth. If you're a novice and want to get cracking in Ableton music production, then this course is spot-on. Highy likely to be referring back to the sections as I continue to progress with my ideas. Nice to be able to support local lads as well. Andy
By Marinus Barbulescu on 2/10/2023
Amazing course, god explication,good videos,and great instructions, maximum of efficiency and the length of courses is enough for have access to all the instructions what you can need. is creating a great vision of the software and how to be used . the vocabulary and theory of instructors are on high standards for can explain any details you need to know for can have a real vision and understanding. Thank you very much
By Brandon Robinson on 12/26/2021
I have created music in Ableton Live before, but was always intimidated by the program. I took this course to become more comfortable using Ableton. The course was very well thought out and to the point. I liked that the instructors stayed on task and were very thorough. I took nearly 30 pages of typed notes for my own reference while producing my own music. There were some very key takeaways that I don't think I would have acquired watching tutorials on YouTube. This course is worth your time and money if you have any interest in using Ableton.
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