The Focus Series
The four core disciplines for completing release-ready music
The Focus Series combines our four ‘focus’ modules, sequenced in a perfectly-paced schedule to get you making release-ready music by the end of the series. The Focus Series is the Produce Music course without the Foundations module.
Attendance options: in-studio or online.
This 38 week part-time course is comprised of small-group classes and 1-to-1 mentorship. It contains four modules studied in the following order:
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Sound Design: Creating your signature sound through audio design and synthesis
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Music Theory: Effective techniques for writing compelling music
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Arrangements: Completing songs, using structural processes
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Mixing and Mastering: Elevating finished songs so they’re ready to release
Students leave with a thorough mastery of the Ableton Live software, a complete music production focused skill set, a portfolio of completed projects and everything they need to effectively produce release-ready music for themselves and others.
Required Knowledge: to undertake the Focus Series it is essential you have either done the Foundations module or have equivalent abilities in music production with Ableton Live.
The Focus Series course is also available in full-time format.
For more info book a chat with a Liveschool course advisor
For timetables, pricing and enrolment visit the Focus Series registrations page.
Features
Designed for experienced producers
If you’re writing great ideas but stuck in a loop, or you’re a seasoned record producer looking to improve your releases, our course offers a personalised experience for each participant:
- Holistic Development: As you progress through the classes and one-on-one mentorship, you’ll not only develop your songs but achieve mastery over the core disciplines of music creation. Working through Ableton Live as your core platform, you’ll gradually expand to studio hardware, industry-standard plug-ins and real-world artist collaborations. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded skill set to hone your unique sound, style and creative workflows.
- Grand Finale – Graduation Session: The course culminates in a graduation session, a celebratory showcase where each participant plays their final tracks. It’s not just a conclusion but a testament to your growth and creativity during the course.
Hear the Outcomes: Don’t just take our word for it. Listen to the incredible tracks released recently by our alumni and imagine what you could create: https://blog.liveschool.net/listen
Delivery
Optimised for maximum learning results, your training is a blend of the following formats:
- Class weeks: hands-on learning with expert producers in groups of 10 students.
- Mentorship weeks: 1-to-1 personal guidance when developing your music.
- Study sessions: at-home exercises and reference materials for self-paced exploration.
- Industry Masterclasses: guest producers, collaborations and networking sessions.
- Artist Support: our team is on-call full time for creative or technical assistance.
Location:
The course can be taken either in-person at our world-class studio facilities in Sydney, or in live online sessions from anywhere in the world. Students can switch between in-studio and online any time.
To enrol in the Focus Series, you should meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of the Foundations module (which is included in the Produce Music course).
- Equivalent skills in music production using Ableton Live, as covered in the Foundations module.
This course is suitable for those who are already generating compelling musical ideas, even if you haven’t completed full songs yet. Key prerequisites include fluency in Ableton Live, proficiency in MIDI programming, audio editing, and a basic understanding of sound design, music theory, and mixing.
If you’re unsure about your readiness, please reach out to our team. We are more than willing to help assess your skills and guide you on the right path.
Just two things are required:
- A copy of Ableton Live. If you’ve been sharing a license you can access a free 30-day license, to get started and when you’re ready to purchase, you’ll receive a 40% discount.
- A standard pair of wire-connected headphones (not Bluetooth-only).
A laptop is useful, but if you only have a desktop, we can provide a laptop on-site. While you’ll explore various equipment and plugins, you won’t need to purchase anything; you can create professional tracks with just Ableton Live and headphones.
We offer flexible options:
- Switch to an online session if you can’t attend in-person.
- Access detailed study resources at home if you miss a session. Discounted one-to-one sessions are available for in-person catch-ups.
- If you miss an entire module, join a waitlist to retake it at a later date.
Yes, instalment plans are available. Start with a simple deposit followed by affordable monthly payments. More details are on our individual registration pages: https://registrations.liveschool.net