Introduction To Making Music
Create a complete track from start to finish—even if you’ve never used music software before. All you need is the Studio Orbit short course and a copy of Ableton Live (available with a 90-day free trial). Our Introduction Course is offered as a one-time purchase, so you can watch it as often as you like and learn at your own pace. You can also access the course through our Beginner or VIP memberships, giving you the flexibility to dip in and out whenever it suits you.
What does the course focus on?
The course is aimed at beginners and no prior knowledge is required. The content is spread across 8 modules (20 full lessons), with a quiz to test your knowledge at the end of each module. The plan of the course can be seen below.
We’ll cover how to create drums in various styles—house, electro, and UK garage—while also guiding you through the basics of navigating and using Ableton Live. You’ll learn how to write basslines, synths, pads, and melodies, as well as how to mix, arrange, and master your tracks, and much more.
Module 1 – Introduction to the course & Ableton Live
Module 2 – Drums
Module 3 – Basslines & Synths
Module 4 – Audio Effects
Module 5 – Sampling
Module 6 – Arrangement
Module 7 – Mixing, mastering & exporting
Module 8 – More resources & track feedback
What does the course offer?
You can make a track from start to finish without ever having opened Ableton before, all you is the Studio Orbit ‘Introduction To Making Music’ short course, and a copy of Ableton Live. All samples are provided and you can do this using the plugins included with Ableton.
No confusing jargon or complicated tutorials—just easy-to-follow videos across 8 modules (20 lessons) that give you all the knowledge you need to start creating club-ready tracks.
Once you’ve mastered the course, you can enjoy discounted membership, giving you full access to all Studio Orbit content, including tutorial videos, track breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with industry professionals. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity for 1-1 mentoring from Kepler via our Discord community, where fellow producers also share tips, tricks, deals, and new music.
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We wanted to offer fair prices to make music production accessible to everyone without having to pay for expensive courses or overpriced memberships. That’s why you can gain access to hours of video tutorials, for an affordable monthly cost – and with the rolling contract, you can dip in and out whenever you feel, as we understand life can sometimes get in the way.