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Ultimate Ableton Live 9 COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, & 3 (Udemy.com)

Learning Ableton Live the right way: From the basics to the advanced, from Ableton Certified Trainer J. Anthony Allen.

Created by: J. Anthony Allen

Last updated May 2026

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What you will learn

  • Produce music using Ableton Live
  • Use drum samples to edit, arrange, and create unique drum beats of your own.
  • Work inside Ableton Live for completing full tracks
  • Kickstart your productions with my tracks - full sessions included in this class!

How it compares

Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 81% of them
  • Reviews3,467#8 of 242 by number of reviews
  • Length8.5 hourslonger than 80% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 82% of them

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Course Description

This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.


For years I've been teaching Ableton Live in the college classroom. As a University Professor, my classes are sought after, and, frankly, expensive. I believe Ableton Live can be learned by anyone, and cost shouldn't be a barrier. This class uses the same outline and syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost.

This version of the class contains all parts 1, 2, and 3. 

This is a really deep class - tons of content, tricks, and tips. I'm giving you tons of complete sessions to play around with. One of them (the first one in part 3) is even a finished, published complete track of mine. We are going to be covering how to produce using Ableton Live, starting from working with clips and going all the way up to some advanced production techniques. Topics include:

  • Recording Hardware Needs

  • Recording Hardware Setup

  • Microphone Types and Options

  • Microphone Purchasing Tips

  • Microphone Placement

  • Audio Interface Needs

  • Audio Interface Purchasing Tips

  • Single and Multitrack Recording

  • MIDI Hardware Needs

  • MIDI Hardware Purchasing Tips

  • MIDI Setup

  • MIDI Recording

  • Looping

  • Locators

  • Key Mapping

  • Reversing Clips

  • Time Signatures Changes (session and arrangement)

  • Meter Changes (session and arrangement)

  • Adding harmony

  • Working with vocal samples

  • Creating beats

  • Working with one-shots

  • Slice to MIDI for beat production

  • Drum racks (!)

  • Consolidating

  • Recording/Writing Drum grooves

  • Layering Synths

  • Freezing & Flattening

  • Audio Effects

  • Automating Effects

  • Side-Chaining

  • Routing & Bussing

  • Resampling

  • ...and much more!


And of course, once you sign up for any part, you automatically get huge discounts on all the upcoming parts (the next 5!) of this class.

You will not have another opportunity to learn Ableton Live in a more comprehensive way than this. Start here.

Dr. Jason Allen is an Ableton Certified Trainer, and a Ph.D. in Music Composition and master of Electronic Sounds. His music has been heard internationally in film, radio, video games, and industrial sound, as well as the concert hall and theater. His 2015 album, Aniscorcia, reaching the CMJ Top200 Charts and radio broadcasts nationwide. In 2014 he was named a semi-finalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award.

He currently as an adjunct professor of composition at the University of St. Thomas, and the CEO of Slam Academy in Minneapolis.

Praise for classes by Dr. Jason Allen:

  • "Without a doubt the best explanation and east of use that one can get. It leaves you enough room to go explore. The classes go by quick, so you can be on your way at being proficient. What are you wait for!"

  • "Amazing - Seriously Loved It! I took all his courses and have to say I'm so happy! Learned loads! Jason is an awesome teacher!"

  • "I have never had any formal training in music at all. Trying to learn all the notes and how everything translated was a serious challenge. After going through this class, Dr. J has totally brought down the barriers. The content was very useful and was easy to grasp for me."

  • "I like these courses because you can get up and running quickly without having to spend hours of time wading through TMI (too much information!). Jason hits the high points but shows you what you need to know. Thanks!"

  • "I've watched many other videos on scales and chords before, however, this one has been the best. I now understand minor scales and chords and even how to analyze songs. It really gave me the confidence to start producing music because I feel like I have some structure and guidelines to follow. AWESOME!"

  • "Clear and Informative - Jason has a clear uncluttered style (with the important dashes of humor) of presentation that is focused on the important key aspects of this course. Recommended for those starting out!"

  • "Dr. Allen does it again with his music theory series. This course really opened up everything I learned from the 1st section, and now I understand more about the composition side of things for music. I highly highly recommend this course to anyone!!! Really opened my eyes to many things I wasn't aware of."

  • "The Best Teacher Ever, who makes you understand the ins & outs of Music Theory by all means without giving what you don't want to know."

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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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Reviews

4.7

3,467 ratings on Udemy

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By Barbara Mie on 11/8/2020

Nice pace! Like it very much!

By David Gerrard on 10/21/2020

really comprehensive, detailed, laid back

By Miles Kintz on 9/5/2020

I really appreciate a thorough teacher. It takes somebody who cares to get the job done

By Mark Stefanowicz on 9/5/2020

AMAZING!!! very thorough

By Kriishh acharya on 9/1/2020

I am absolutely amazed by this course. I can't even begin to explain how much knowledge I gained through this course. Thanks a lot!

By Joel Askey on 7/17/2020

Good class so far, looking forward to more content.

By Noha Hindi on 7/14/2020

useful, even for someone who knows ableton basics already

By Allan Ottong on 7/9/2020

The explanation is great but kinda here and there... awesome course anyway...

By Anton Geldenhuys on 7/7/2020

I bought Ableton Live 9 years ago and every time I looked at it I thought it too daunting to get into. This was exactly the class I needed to get going with the software. Thanks Mr Allen! Great pace and overview, highly recommended.

By Maurice Lynch on 7/2/2020

explain more about the interlinking/interdependence between Session and Arrangement views

By Tommy Berket on 6/21/2020

very thorough and informative

By Ryan van Klaveren on 6/14/2020

Really enjoying it so far.
Only two lessons in, and I've learned more than I ever did.
Looking forward to the next lessons.

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Overall Score : 94 / 100