Work directly with professional artists and producers on method, technique, and creative process
A new lineup every year, never repeated.
Method Lab is for experienced producers who want direct access to how top-level artists actually think, work, and solve creative problems.
At a certain level, the biggest gains don’t come from more tutorials. They come from seeing how working producers approach decisions, structure their process, and respond to real-world creative challenges.
Method Lab is Liveschool’s most exclusive program — a curated series of advanced workshops led by a completely new lineup of guest producers, songwriters, and artists each year. Every session goes deep on method, technique, and creative process, with direct application to your own music.
Producer Lineup
2026 lineup to be announced. Each year features a new set of guest artists and producers, and no lineup is ever repeated.
What You’ll Learn
Advanced production techniques
Go deep on high-level sound design, arrangement, mixing, and production techniques through the lens of each guest artist’s real working practice.
Workflow and creative method
Study how professional producers start tracks, make decisions, manage momentum, and finish work — not just what they make, but how they work.
Track breakdowns
See detailed breakdowns of guest artists’ own music, including arrangement choices, sound palette, processing decisions, and problem-solving.
Genre and perspective expansion
Learn from artists across different scenes, styles, and workflows — expanding your range without losing your own creative identity.
Artist-to-artist collaboration
Every fourth session shifts into collaborative creative work, where you develop ideas with other producers and guest artists in the room.
A different lineup every year
Engage with a completely new set of guest artists and producers each year, making every Method Lab intake a unique creative opportunity.
Learn your way
Attendance
In-studio in Sydney.
Duration
16 weeks, part-time.
Format
Take Method Lab as a stand-alone module or as part of the full Launch Series course.
Pricing
$2,945 AUD
Instalment plans available from $655/month. Early enrolment required for monthly payment plans.
How It Works
Pre-Class Access
An optional 30-minute window before each session for informal exchange with guest mentors, helping you build stronger connection and context before the workshop begins.
Guest-Led Workshops
Each session is designed and led by the guest artist, offering advanced, hands-on insight into their methods, techniques, and creative process.
Artist-to-Artist Collaboration
Every fourth session shifts into collaborative creative work, where you develop ideas with other producers and guest artists in the room rather than receiving a traditional mentoring session.
Full-time Support
Our Artist Support Team is available 44 hours a week for technical and creative questions during the module and beyond.
Choose a Start Date
Part Time (16 weeks of classes and collaboration)
June
2026
Who This Module Is For
Method Lab is for experienced producers with a solid grasp of Ableton Live, production technique, and composition workflow. You should also have at least two pieces of music in development so you can make the most of the collaborative sessions built into the program.
If you’ve completed Produce Music or have equivalent experience, you’re likely ready. This is an advanced program designed for artists who already have a working process and want to sharpen it through exposure to a range of high-level professional methods.
If you’re unsure whether your current level is suitable, get in touch and we’ll help assess the right starting point.
FAQs
Method Lab is designed for experienced producers. You should already have a solid understanding of Ableton Live, including production techniques and composition workflow, and you should have at least two pieces of music in development.
If you’ve completed Produce Music or have equivalent experience, you’re likely ready. If you’re unsure, get in touch and we’ll help assess whether this is the right starting point.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- The latest version of Ableton Live Suite.
- A pair of wired headphones (Bluetooth-only headphones are not supported).
A laptop is recommended, but if you only have access to a desktop, we can provide a laptop on-site. While you’ll encounter different tools and plugins during the program, there’s no need to purchase anything additional in advance.
Each session is designed to stand on its own, so missing one class won’t prevent you from participating in later sessions. That said, every workshop is unique and won’t be repeated, so attending live is the best way to get full value from the program.
Yes, we offer flexible instalment plans. Begin with a deposit and pay the rest in manageable monthly instalments. For more details, follow the timetable links above. Note: some payment plans require early enrolment.
Yes. Method Lab features a completely new lineup of guest producers, songwriters, and artists each year. No lineup is repeated, which makes every intake a unique creative opportunity.
No. Method Lab is delivered in-studio only in Sydney.