EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Bali Music Production, The ARAHANT, AYA Studios Ableton Courses

Browse our suite of music production courses suited for all levels. Courses in Ableton, Logic, Mixing & Mastering, and more…

ABLETON INTRO COURSE

Ableton Intro Course

10 hrs

Level: Beginner

Pricing: £750 at AYA STUDIO’s - BALI, £500 online or at your residence.

In this course, you will gain a basic understanding of the operation of Ableton Live, enabling you to start on your production and performance journey. This course is designed for those who are curious about Ableton and Music Production in general.

You will learn:

  • Why choose Ableton?

  • Setup and Topology.

  • Arrangement and Session views.

  • Audio and Midi.

  • Basic Performance Scenarios.

  • Recording Audio.

  • Building Beats from Scratch.

  • Building a basic track.

  • Ableton’s FX

  • Rendering and exporting and other topics.

ABLETON INTRO
from £500.00

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCER PROGRAMME

Electronic Music Producer Programme

36 hrs

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Pricing: £2,750 at AYA STUDIOS, BALI, £1800 at your residence or online.

This course is designed for those who wish to go deep into Electronic Music Production with a view to producing, mixing, mastering and releasing their own work.

You will learn:

  • Ableton Intro (please see above course details).

  • Composition.

  • EQ and Compression.

  • Advanced Live Performance Scenarios.

  • Sound Design.

  • Racks and Chains.

  • Ear Training.

  • Max for Live.

  • Mixing and Mastering (intro).

  • Releasing and Marketing your finished work and other topics.

Electronic Music Producer Programme
from £1,800.00

SOUND DESIGN and SYNTHESIS Course

Sound Design and Synthesis:

10hrs

Level: Intermediate

Pricing: £750 at AYA STUDIOS, BALI - £500 Online or at your residence.

This course is designed for those who wish to improve the intricacy and quality of their sonic ideas, whether in the context of electronic music, game audio or film/TV.

You will learn:

  • Audio Analysis

  • Audio Effects

  • Working with Modular

  • Synthesis Techniques(Substractive, FM, Additive, Wavetable, Spectral, Granular).

  • Creative Sampling Techniques.

  • Hardware V Software Debate.

  • Working with genrative sequencing.

  • Sound Design for Film and TV.

  • Max for live in Sound Design.

SOUND DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS
from £500.00

mixing and Mastering

Mixing and Mastering

10hrs

Level: Intermediate

Pricing: £900 at AYA STUDIOS, BALI.

This course is designed for those who have produced their own music but wish to go deeper into the nuances of mixing and mastering. This course will allow you to take your creative ideas and present them on an industry-standard level.

You will learn :

  • Organisations and Signal Flow.

  • Ear Training.

  • Tools for the Job.

  • Mixing for Different Environments.

  • Managing Levels and Frequencies.

  • EQ.

  • Balance, Contrast and Depth.

  • Compression, Sidechain, Gating, Parallel Processing and Limiting

  • Adding Punch or Clarity.

  • Visual Reference Tools.

  • Spatialisation with Reverb and Delay and other topics.

MIXING AND MASTERING
£900.00

LOGIC INTRO course

10 hrs

Level: Beginner

Pricing: £750 at AYA STUDIOS, Bali - £500 at your residence or online.

Logic is the pro choice for studio engineers, music producers alike, with an easy workflow for recording audio and creating your own music. This course is perfect for producers and singer-songwriters who want to expand their ability to create and finish tracks. This 10-hour basics course will have you fluent with the software under the expert tutelage of our industry-active instructors.

You will learn:

  • Setting up Logic and overview of the interface

  • Workflow and file management

  • Introducing the EXS24 Sampler & Ultrabeat

  • How to program MIDI and make beats

  • Quantising and groove manipulation

  • Recording Audio

  • Automation

  • Logic’s mixer

  • Instruments and FX

  • Rendering and exporting…and other topics…

LOGIC INTRO
from £500.00

DJ PROGRAMME

Begin your DJ voyage with our in-depth program, guiding you from novice to expert. Delve into fundamental techniques and music theory, progressing to advanced skills for crafting dynamic DJ sets. No prior experience required! Experience hands-on learning with professional-grade equipment, honing your abilities in sourcing and managing DJ-friendly music collections. Discover the art of curating and mixing tracks to captivate audiences, and unleash your creativity behind the decks.

Each Module is a 2hr Session = £150. All DJ Lessons will be helod at AYA STUDIOS, Bali.

MODULE 1: BEGINNER DJ

Topics covered in this module include:

• Basic equipment operation

• Monitoring with headphones

• Basic EQ and effects usage

• Beat matching and introductory mixing

• Ear training and developing active listening skills

MODULE 2: INTERMEDIATE DJ

Topics covered in this module include:

• Track arrangement and transition techniques

• The art of storytelling through your sets

• Music categorisation, management, and preparation

• Capturing the energy and signature feel of your sets

• Intermediate EQ and FX techniques

• Exploring leading DJ platforms and software

• Crafting a multi-hour DJ sets as cohesive narratives

• Intermediate transition methods

MODULE 3: ADVANCED DJ

Topics covered in this module include:

• Advanced harmonic mixing techniques

• Cue points and looping mastery

• Advanced EQ and FX manipulation

• Performance transitions for seamless sets

• Genre-bending and blending techniques

• Crowd reading and adaptive track selection

• Gig equipment preparation and troubleshooting

• Recording of a promotional DJ mix

DJ Programme (Modules 1, 2 or 3)
£150.00
DJ Programme (Full Programme)
£450.00

CREATIVE EXCELLENCE course

6 hrs

Level: Beginner/Intermeduate

Pricing: £500 at AYA STUDIOS, Bali - £350 at your residence or online.

This short course is designed to improve your music-making process, remove writer’s block and give you the tools to generate inspiration. It addresses common pitfalls music producers and creators encounter on their creative journey, which can zap our flow and stop us in our tracks. Our Industry veterans have experienced the highs and the lows of the modern music landscape and can support you on your journey towards creative excellence.

You will Learn:

  • Techniques to break through writer’s block.

  • Finding your own authentic vision.

  • Using chaos and randomness to generate inspiration.

  • Working with Spiritual techniques to “clear the channel” (Meditation, Yoga, Breath-work and Visualisation).

  • Goal Setting.

  • Accessing Flow States.

  • Focusing on the process, not the output.

  • Mind Set.

  • Workflow management techniques.

  • Creating a creatively conducive environment.

  • Redefining Success and Overcoming Failure.

…and other topics.

CREATIVE EXCELLENCE COURSE
from £350.00