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

(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 songs – one per level. 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.

Also Included

NYC

• Ableton Live Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Ableton Live Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

Master Logic with our complete program of courses culminating in a four track EP ready for release. In addition to achieving a complete overview of the composition process in Logic you’ll also earn the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Logic Pro. After completing this program, you will leave with a new EP, a remix entered in an active remix contest, and a scored commercial to widen your scope.

What’s Included

• Logic Pro Level 1: Shake Hands with Logic
• Logic Pro Level 2: Completing Your First Track
• Logic Pro Level 3: Production Essentials
• Logic Pro Level 4: Sound Design & Instrumentation
• Logic Pro Level 5: Advanced Composition & Production
• Logic Pro Level 6: Taking Your EP 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 fully-fleshed out four song EP. You will create a remix and submit it to an active remix contest, score a commercial, and learn valuable insider tips and techniques.

Also Included

NYC

• Logic Pro Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Logic course load
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Logic Pro Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Logic course load
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design & Synthesis 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 Instruments
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming

About This Program

You will learn to create your own sounds through different techniques and then go beyond the presets, adding a sonic signature to your tracks. For composition with acoustic instruments, we introduce you to the latest sampling technology and give you access to the world’s largest and most diverse sound library. In the advanced levels, you will acquire total control over all aspects of the instruments presented in courses 1 through 3 while practicing genre-based sound design. And with Reaktor, you will get access to some of the more unusual tools of synthesis, step sequencing, beat making and effects: all elements used in today’s cutting edge electronic music.

Also Included

NYC

• Sound Design & Synthesis Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Sound Design course load
• 132 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Sound Design & Synthesis Core & Advanced: 6 levels
• Dubspot’s complete Sound Design course load
• 60-80 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

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

About This Program

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

Also Included

NYC

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

ONLINE

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

What You’ll Need

• MIDI controller with at least 25 keys (2 octaves) and 8 pads such as Novation Nocturn 25, Akai MPK25, and M-Audio Axiom 25
• At least Ableton Live Intro (check if your MIDI controller came with a version of Ableton’s software as some do)

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 & Mastering Level 1: Mix
• Mixing & Mastering Level 2: Modify
• Mixing & 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 hardware and software integration for music production and creative performance. Shake hands with this cutting-edge device and see where the studio meets the stage. In this three course program you will write a full original track using multiple plug-in instruments and effects, produce a remix based on rearranged source material with your own musical enhancements, and make recordings of yourself improvising break downs, build ups, and effect manipulations to tracks you created.

What’s Included

• 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 it’s hardware and software simultaneously. After an introduction to programming and beat making basics, you will be exposed to the latest sampling and slicing techniques while learning to compose basslines 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. The addition of plug-ins enables users to exponentially expand its sonic possibilities. You will figure out how to integrate them organically in your workflow, composing and mixing an entire track in Maschine alone. Finally, you will learn all aspects of DAW integration using Maschine as a plug-in effect or MIDI controller with Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

Also Included

NYC

• Dubspot’s complete Maschine course load
• 33 hours of hands-on instruction
• Additional instructor-supervised lab hours

ONLINE

• Dubspot’s complete Maschine course load
• 15-20 hours of high quality videos
• 3 hours of instructor-led chat sessions per week
• Direct video & audio feedback from instructors

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 Foundation Program
• Ableton Live  Producer Certificate Program
• Sound Design Komplete Program
• Mixing & 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 Foundation 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 Instruments
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming

Learn more about our Sound Design courses and programs.

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

Learn more about our Mixing & Mastering courses and program.

The Master Program in 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 Komplete Program
• Mixing & 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 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 Instruments
• Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming

Learn more about our Sound Design courses and programs.

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

Learn more about our Mixing & Mastering courses and programs.