The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. After completing this program, you will leave with a portfolio of original tracks, a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

About This Program

This program is about learning Ableton Live by going through the entire process of being an artist, by developing your own sound through a series of sketches and experimentation. You will also learn the ins and outs of this powerful software through a series of exercises designed to help you master the steps involved in producing your own music. After a level of getting familiar with the tools that Ableton has to offer, you will then develop your sonic ideas into full-length tracks. You will be exposed to a variety of approaches to arrangement and composition, storytelling techniques, ways of creating tension and drama in your music. At the end of the day, it is the sum total of your choices as an artist that define your sound, and levels 2 – 6 will give you the experience of actually completing tracks to add to your portfolio.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load: six levels/48 class sessions
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional lab hours to work on assignments in Dubspot’s onsite facilities

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load: six levels/48 class sessions
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Individualized video and audio feedback from instructors

Master Logic with our complete program of courses. In addition to gaining a complete overview of the composition process in Logic you’ll also create a great portfolio including a collection of original tracks, a remix entered in an active remix contest and a re-scored scene from a film to widen your scope.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Logic Pro Level 1: Shake Hands with Logic
• Logic Pro Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Logic Pro Level 3: Mixing Essentials
• Logic Pro Level 4: Sound Design and Instrumentation
• Logic Pro Level 5: Advanced Composition and Production
• Logic Pro Level 6: Taking Your Music Global

About This Program

This program is about learning Logic Pro by going through the entire process of being an artist, from developing your sound through a series of sketches while getting familiar with the application to creating a portfolio of original tracks. You will create a remix and submit it to an active remix contest, score a scene from a film, and learn valuable insider tips and techniques.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Logic course load: six levels / 48 class sessions
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional lab hours to work on assignments in Dubspot’s onsite facilities

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Logic course load
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Individualized video and audio feedback from instructors

What You’ll Need

• Logic 9
• A Macintosh computer that meets the current system requirements for Logic
• A MIDI controller keyboard

Please note that these course requirements apply particularly to Dubspot Online students. Students at Dubspot NYC have access to all necessary computers and equipment in our classroom labs.

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete
• Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
• Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
• Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
• Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Production Techniques
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming and Instrument Building

About This Program

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.

You will learn to create your own sounds with a variety of techniques and add a personal sonic signature to your tracks. We introduce you to the latest synthesis and sampling technologies and show you how to use the world’s largest and most diverse sound library. In the advanced levels, you will acquire total control over all aspects of the Komplete instruments while practicing genre-based sound design.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Sound Design course load: six levels / 48 sessions
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Sound Design course load: six levels / 48 sessions
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Individualized video and audio feedback from instructors

What You’ll Need

• Native Instruments’ Komplete software suite (Komplete 8 is preferred, the latest version; if you use an older version, there may be some minor discrepancies with the explanations in our lessons)
• In addition to Komplete, our program requires the use of a digital audio workstation (DAW) recording software platform as well; while any DAW compatible with Komplete may be used, our instructors specifically support Ableton Live and Logic Pro

Please note that these course requirements apply particularly to Dubspot Online students. Students at Dubspot NYC have access to all necessary computers and equipment in our classroom labs.

Unravel electronic music’s origins, build your chops, learn musical language and theory, and make and play music the way you want. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the roots and lineage of a variety of electronic and dance music genres, strengthen their keyboard skills, and learn valuable music theory, deepening their creative practice and facilitating effective collaborations with musical partners.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Music Foundations Level 1: Pads & Rhythmic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 2: Keys & Melodic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 3: Electronic Music Appreciation

About This Program

The best producers, DJs, and musicians in the world strive to be well-rounded. So should you. In Dubspot’s Music Foundations Program, you’ll explore three major aspects of music: rhythmic theory, melodic theory, and critical listening.

Most pioneering early electronic musicians had years of conservatory training in theory and performance, but had access to very limited technologies. In today’s musical world, it’s the opposite: we have a powerful and versatile array of electronic music making tools at our fingertips, but often fall short in our theoretical understanding of how electronic music works.

Our Music Foundations program is designed to fill this gap and provide training in fundamental skills and concepts with the electronic musician, DJ, and producer in mind. In this course you’ll build your chops and learn the basics of musical language and theory so that you can make and play the music you want. You will also develop a deeper understanding of the roots and lineage of a variety of electronic and dance music genres, and explore compositional techniques and song structure. The weekly homework lessons for all three courses have been designed using Ableton Live, and along the way you’ll also learn the basics of Ableton and how to use it as a powerful tool to improve your musicianship in a variety of ways.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete MF course load: three levels / 24 sessions
• 66 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional lab hours to work on assignments in Dubspot’s onsite facilities

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete MF course load: three levels / 24 sessions
• 30-40 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct individualized feedback from instructors
• Weekly workload: 8-12 hours plus additional practice time and work on final project

What You’ll Need

• A Mac or PC computer with a web browser and broadband Internet access
• Ableton Live (full version or Suite)
• Any MIDI keyboard (25 keys minimum, 49 or 61 keys preferred)
• A MIDI drum pad controller with eight or more pads, such as the Akai MPD-18, Korg PadKontrol, Native Instruments’ Maschine or Maschine Mikro (in some cases your keyboard may feature drum pads as well and you can use these; this is fine, but many students do prefer separate pad and keyboard units)

Please note that these course requirements apply particularly to Dubspot Online students. Students at Dubspot NYC have access to all necessary computers and equipment in our classroom labs.

Transform rough ideas and basic compositions into dance floor bangers and sonically pleasing commercial quality masters. Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb and special effects from platinum mix/mastering engineer, Daniel Wyatt, senior Dubspot Instructor.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Mixing and Mastering Level 1: Mix
• Mixing and Mastering Level 2: Modify
• Mixing and Mastering Level 3: Master

About This Program

This program gives you everything you need to refine tracks into a clear commercial quality release, including special mixing and mastering techniques for dubstep, techno, house, trance, downtempo, hip-hop, and the gamut of electronically-produced music.

You will learn to mix and master your tracks using the same plugins that top industry engineers use every day, including plugins by Sonnox, Metric Halo, Altiverb, Soundtoys, Izotope, Waves, URS, and Abbey Road.

Also Included

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Mixing & Mastering course load
• 66 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Mixing & Mastering course load
• 30-40 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

Native Instruments’ Maschine redefines the intersection of hardware and software, performance and production. With Dubspot’s Maschine program for performers and producers, you will go from shaking hands with this cutting-edge music platform to making full tracks and performing your music live over the course of three levels. The future of performance and production is here, and there is no time for the future like today.

What’s Included

(click each level for details)

• Maschine Level 1: Programming and Beat Making Basics
• Maschine Level 2: Sampling, Slicing and Composing
• Maschine Level 3: Advanced Production and Performance Techniques

About This Program

Maschine’s tactile controls map seamlessly to their software counterparts and unlock an advanced production environment. This program is about learning to produce and perform music with Maschine by becoming familiar with its hardware and software simultaneously. We start by making music from the beginning, and even if you are completely new to Maschine you’ll be making your own beats and grooves within the first few weeks. After an introduction to programming and beat making basics, you will learn the latest sampling and slicing techniques while composing bass lines and other musical elements for use in your original tracks.

With its advanced automation features and cutting-edge effects, Maschine is also a superior sound design tool. You will learn how to integrate plug-in instruments and effects into your creative workflow, composing and mixing an entire track in Maschine alone. Finally, you will learn how to integrate Maschine in your DAW as a plug-in effect or MIDI controller, with examples shown in Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Maschine course load: three levels/12 classes
• 33 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional lab hours to work on assignments in Dubspot’s onsite facilities

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Maschine course load: three levels/12 classes
• 15-20 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Individualized video and audio feedback from instructors

What You’ll Need

• A Mac or PC computer with a web browser and broadband Internet access
• Native Instruments’ Maschine software + hardware system
• A DAW software platform such as Ableton Live or Logic that can host Maschine as a plug-in

Please note that these course requirements apply particularly to Dubspot Online students. Students at Dubspot NYC have access to all necessary computers and equipment in our classroom labs.

The definition of DJing has changed dramatically in the last decade. Laptops, controllers, and software have emerged alongside more traditional turntables and CDJ’s, smashing the barrier to entry. In today’s digital age, anyone can become a DJ. To reflect this renaissance, Dubspot has created the Digital DJing with Traktor program. In both our physical and online schools, students will learn how to DJ entirely with Traktor’s cutting-edge technology. An emphasis will be placed on the concepts of DJing rather than simply learning how to use the software.

Program also available in NYC with DJ Extensive.

What’s Included

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 1: Introduction to DJing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 2: Phrase Mixing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 3: Beyond The Beatmatch

About This Program

Starting with a historical overview, students will learn the fundamental concepts of the DJ via Traktor’s intuitive interface. They will then begin to delve into the vast array of new possibilities offered by this groundbreaking software, presenting their work along the way. Students will leave with finished DJ mixes, a thorough exploration of DJing with Traktor, and a skill set and knowledge base perfect for further development.

Also Included

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Digital DJing course load
• 10-15 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

This program comprises Dubspot’s entire Digital DJ curriculum and the full, 6-level Ableton Live program. Along the way, we’ll talk about composition and orchestration while you produce 4 original tracks. You will leave the program with an EP, a remix, ideas for sharing your music, and the DJ skills to become a compelling and well-rounded artist.

Program also available in NYC with DJ Extensive.

What’s Included

Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Program

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 1: Introduction to DJing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 2: Phrase Mixing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 3: Beyond The Beatmatch

About This Program

New skills and tricks will improve any DJ, whether you are a novice or a veteran. All types of platforms (hardware & software) and gear (analog, digital & hybrids) will be covered alongside relevant skill sets. The Ableton Live program takes you from the ground floor with Live to advanced production techniques.

What You’ll Learn

• Learn DJ skills from the beginning
• Performance techniques and music planning
• Playing live and establishing your style
• Go deep with Ableton Live
• Learn composition and arranging techniques
• Complete six original tracks
• Produce your 4-song EP
• Enter a remix contest

The Digital DJ / Producer Master Program is the most complete and extensive collection of courses offered at Dubspot. Build on the fundamentals behind the music to produce, design, master, and perform your tracks.

Includes the Following Programs:

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Program
• Music Foundations Program
• Ableton Live  Producer Certificate Program
• Sound Design Komplete Program
• Mixing and Mastering Program

Program also available in NYC with DJ Extensive.

Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Program

The definition of DJing has changed dramatically in the last decade. Laptops, controllers, and software have emerged alongside more traditional turntables and CDJ’s, smashing the barrier to entry. In today’s digital age, anyone can become a DJ. To reflect this renaissance, Dubspot has created the Digital DJing with Traktor program. In both our physical and online schools, students will learn how to DJ entirely with Traktor’s cutting-edge technology. An emphasis will be placed on the concepts of DJing rather than simply learning how to use the software.

What’s Included:

• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 1: Introduction to DJing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 2: Phrase Mixing
• Digital DJing w/ Traktor Pro 2 Level 3: Beyond The Beatmatch

Learn more about our Digital DJing courses and programs.

Music Foundations Program

Unravel electronic music’s origins, build your chops, learn the language and theory, and make and play music the way you want. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the roots and lineage of a variety of electronic and dance music, strengthen their keyboard skills, and learn valuable music theory skills, deepening their creative practice and facilitating effective collaborations with musical partners.

What’s Included:

• Music Foundations Level 1: Pads & Rhythmic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 2: Keys & Melodic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 3: Electronic Music Appreciation

Learn more about our Music Foundations courses and programs.

Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. After completing this program, you will leave with 4 completed tracks (EP), a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

What’s Included:

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

Learn more about our Ableton Live courses and programs.

Sound Design Komplete Program

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers most common synthesis methods available for music production in the DAW of your choice.

What’s Included:

• Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete
• Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
• Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
• Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
• Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Production Techniques
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming and Instrument Building

Learn more about our Sound Design courses and programs.

Mixing and Mastering Program

Transform rough ideas and basic compositions into dance floor bangers and sonically pleasing commercial quality masters. Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb and special effects from platinum mix/mastering engineer, Daniel Wyatt, senior Dubspot Instructor.

What’s Included:

• Mixing and Mastering Level 1: Mix
• Mixing and Mastering Level 2: Modify
• Mixing and Mastering Level 3: Master

Learn more about our Mixing and Mastering courses and program.

The Master Program in Electronic Music Production is one of the most complete and extensive collection of courses offered at Dubspot. Build on the fundamentals behind the music to produce, design and master your tracks.

Includes the Following Programs

• Music Foundations Program
• Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program
• Sound Design Program
• Mixing and Mastering Program

Music Foundations Program

Unravel electronic music’s origins, build your chops, learn the language and theory, and make and play music the way you want. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the roots and lineage of a variety of electronic and dance music, strengthen their keyboard skills, and learn valuable music theory skills, deepening their creative practice and facilitating effective collaborations with musical partners.

What’s Included

• Music Foundations Level 1: Pads & Rhythmic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 2: Keys & Melodic Theory
• Music Foundations Level 3: Electronic Music Appreciation

Learn more about our Music Foundations courses and programs.

Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

The flagship of our music training, with every Ableton Live course offered at the school. After completing this program, you will leave with a portfolio of original music, a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

What’s Included

• Ableton Live Level 1: Shake Hands with Live
• Ableton Live Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Ableton Live Level 3: Production Essentials
• Ableton Live Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Ableton Live Level 6: Taking Your EP Global

Learn more about our Ableton Live courses and programs.

Sound Design Komplete Program

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers most common synthesis methods available for music production in the DAW of your choice.

What’s Included

• Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete
• Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
• Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
• Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
• Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Production Techniques
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming and Instrument Building

Learn more about our Sound Design courses and programs.

Mixing and Mastering Program

Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb and special effects and transform rough ideas and basic compositions into a commercial master. Investigate how to use key concepts and tools in your tracks, while paying special attention to techniques of metering and spectral analysis in order to apply science alongside the art.

What’s Included

• Mixing and Mastering Level 1: Mix
• Mixing and Mastering Level 2: Modify
• Mixing and Mastering Level 3: Master

Learn more about our Mixing and Mastering courses and programs.