Ableton Live is one of the most popular programs for creating music on a computer. In this course, participants will produce their own track: from initial sketches and arrangement to mixing, mastering, and final release.

We will explore how modern music production tools work, learn to build rhythms, record melodies, add effects, and create a cohesive sound. No prior musical experience is required — only curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

The course is ideal for anyone who wants to try making music: beginner musicians as well as those interested in visual arts, game development, or media — since today music increasingly becomes part of larger digital projects.

Course outcome: a finished track created by the participant and an understanding of the basic principles of working in Ableton Live.

Location: Atelier of the Center for Contemporary Culture Tselinny, 59 Masanchi St., Almaty.
Language: Russian.

Participation in the Creative Laboratory with Freedom Bank program is free of charge — grants are provided with the support of Freedom Bank. To apply, please fill out the form on the Center’s website. When selecting participants, we consider the need for financial support (including teenagers from large or low-income families), the quality of the application, and motivation — how important this course is for the participant and how they plan to use the knowledge and experience gained.

Mentor:

Rashid Sadreev — musician and educator performing under the pseudonym moñsu. He works with composition, sound design, and live coding, writes music for video games, and creates performances with generative music.

For any questions related to the course, please contact: learning@tselinny.org