FLINTA* ONLY PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

Full workshop course
Includes all 7 workshops

Workshop requirements: Own laptop, own headphones.

Workshop Programme

Mon., 22.04. – Kick-off / Introduction to Ableton Live, Sounds & Basics
An introduction to Ableton Live and basic production workflows.

DAW Interface & Session/Arrangement View
Basic Workflow & Signal Flow
First clips, MIDI/Audio and sound selection

Mon, 29.04. – Beatmaking & Groove
Creating rhythmic structures for electronic music.

Drum Programming (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hats)
Groove, Swing & Quantisation
Pattern Development & Rhythm Design

TUE, 05.05. – Bass & Melody
Fundamentals of musical composition and harmony.

Synthesiser Basics (Subtractive Synthesis)
Basslines & Low-End Design
Chords, Scales & Melodic Construction

Tue., 12.05. – Arrangement & Tension
Structuring and dramaturgical composition of a track.

Arrangement Structures (Intro, Break, Drop, Outro)
Voltage Build-up & Energy Transitions
Transition Elements & Automation

Mon, 20.05. – Sound Design & Effects
Sound design and creative sound editing.

Sound design techniques & layering
Effects (Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Modulation)
Sound Aesthetics & Individual Sound Development

Mon, 27 May – Vocals & Recording (with DJ Fuckoff)
Recording and processing vocals in a production context.

Recording setup and microphone placement
Vocal Editing (Warping, Comping, Tuning)
Effects processing & integration in the mix

Tues., 02.06. – Mixing & Finishing
Finalisation and sonic optimisation of the track.

Gain Staging and Volume Ratios
EQ, Compression & Stereo Image
Pre-mastering & Export + Feedback Session

To conclude, we will (if desired) listen to the results together and provide constructive feedback.

Supported by Ableton Live
With the support of the AmkA Frankfurt am Main

FLINTA* refers to women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender people, as well as other gender identities, meaning people who are structurally affected by patriarchal power relations.