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Ableton Certified Training: Getting Started with Live 12
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(169 ratings)
2,221 students

Ableton Certified Training: Getting Started with Live 12

A FREE introduction to Live 12 by Ableton Certified Trainer and University Professor J. Anthony Allen.
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll 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

Course content

6 sections26 lectures1h 31m total length
  • Introduction3:01

    Beginner friendly getting started with Ableton Live 12, this concise class covers core concepts and shows how to make music with Live from scratch.

  • What is an Ableton Certified Trainer?3:15
  • Ableton Live Versions2:55
  • Where to Buy2:39
  • Installation1:13

Requirements

  • Students should be ready to produce music, but do not need to be experienced musicians. No prior experience is needed in music theory or production.
  • Access to Ableton Live will be required. Using the trial version (free for 30 days) is a great way to start.

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone in any country who is ready to start their music production by learning everything they need to know about making music with Ableton Live 12.
  • Beginners: If you don't know much about music production, this is the best class to start with.
  • Intermediate: If you've dabbled with Ableton Live, but are missing the foundational knowledge of the program, start here.
  • Advanced: People using Ableton Live on a daily basis will benefit from the workflow tips, vocabulary, and techniques in this course.