Electronic Music Production - Ableton, Logic Pro X & AKAI MPC

From 65 C$ /h

Electronic Music Production

Do you feel like you don't know enough about music theory or technology and are losing patience? Do you feel lost and do you not know how to finish your tracks? Are you experiencing creative block or have you run out of ideas?

Bring your laptop or MPC with your demos and/or ideas and let's do that magic happens!

DAW: Ableton, Logic Pro X and MPCs standalone/desktop software

Level: beginners, intermediate and advanced

Ages: 15 to 90

Languages: English, Spanish (mother tongue) and German

Individual face-to-face meetings of one hour at my recording studio in Lichtenberg, Berlin.

About the courses:
- Understanding and development of the basic notions of one of this DAWs: How to create, edit and save your own projects and or sound libraries
- Basic knowledge of technology applied to music
- Fundamental basic knowledge of music theory and harmony
- Audio recording and microphones
- Sampling vinyls or any other sound font
- MIDI language: what is MIDI? How to sync properly your DAW with any external gear, control or send your track’s MIDI data to an external midi device
- How to build your own setup and workstation
- Arrange & produce your tracks
- FX Plugins, hardware FX processors and pedals
- Routing signals and mixers
- Mix
- How to prepare your live set
- Search for creative breakthrough and more...

Extra information

About me as a teacher:
- Currently, I teach guitar and keyboard at five elementary schools and one music school in Berlin.

- I offer private lessons in electronic music production, Logic Pro X software, and courses and workshops of the Akai MPC (all models) and the alternative operating system JJ-OS for the Akai MPC1000 and 2500.

- I organized the first three meetings of Argentinian MPC users, producers, and beat-makers, known as Jalea Electrónica, at various universities and electronic music schools.--

Location

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At student's location :

Around Kreuzberg, Germany

At teacher's location :

MD Malerei, Herzbergstraße, Lichtenberg, Germany

About Me

- I’m a professional musician, composer, arranger, producer, soundtrack designer and music teacher from Argentina based in Berlin since 2018.
As a teacher:
- Currently I give guitar lessons in 4 primary schools and 1 music conservatory in Berlin
- I give private courses of electronic Music Production, “Logic Pro X” software and courses and workshops about “Akai MPC” (all the models) and the alternative OS ”JJ-OS" for Akai MPC1000 & 2500.
- I organized the first three meetings about MPC users, producers and beat makers of Argentina called “Jalea Electrónica” in different Universities and Electronic Music Schools.

Education

- 1997: Music theory and classic guitar at the “Higher conservatory of classical music Manuel de Falla" argentina
- 1998 - 2004: E.M.C Argentina (Berklee Global Partners)
- 1998: “Music Technology” course at E.M.C Argentina.
- 2014 - 2017: Classical music with the contemporary pianist and singer “Lucia Maranca"

Experience / Qualifications

As a freelancer:
- Soundtrack designer and scores, foley, composing music and mixing for short films, internet action campaigns (NGOs), movies, documentaries, Radio podcast, mapping, video art installations and Fashion Shows.
- I have experience composing, producing, recording and mixing different pop/rock and electronic artists as well as a beatmaker for Hip Hop and R&B artists.
- Writing arrangement for brass and string sections for pop/rock bands.
- Recording direct sounds, foley and sound edition for movies and shorts films.
- I’m currently an official Akai MPC firmware & desktop software beta tester.
- Guitar, drums and music theory music teacher in: My music school
- Guitar, keyboard and music theory teacher in: "Tales of tunes - Musik-und-Kunstschule"
- Guitar teacher in Berlin-Musikschule

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Spanish

German

Skills

Audio production

Music theory

Music composition

Reviews

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Guitar lessons - music theory, music reading, chords, harmony, scales and your favorite songs

58 C$ /h

Courses for beginners and intermediate levels.
From 6 to 90 years old

Program:

- Posture (Classical Posture and Modern Posture)
- Gripping hand
- Guitar tuning
- Notes and rests
- Music theory and music reading
- Chords and harmony
- The scales
- Your favorite songs

About me:
I am a professional musician, composer, arranger, producer, soundtrack designer and music teacher from Argentina since 2018.

As a teacher:
- I currently teach guitar, keyboard and drum lessons in 4 elementary schools and 1 music conservatory in Berlin.
- I give private courses on electronic music production, Logic Pro X software, and courses and workshops on Akai MPC (all models) and the alternative operating system JJ-Os for AKAI MPC1000 & 2500.
- I organized the first three meetings about MPC users, producers and beat makers in Argentina, called “Jalea Electrónica” in different universities and electronic music schools.

Languages: Spanish, English and German.

Akai MPC courses about the legendary Sampler and Midi Production Center Akai MPC and the alternative OS JJOS (only for MPC1000&2500)

58 C$ /h

Part One

Class 1:
- Understanding the basic notions of the machine (Samples, Programs, Sequences) to be able to operate any of the different models and JJOS versions
- Sampling (Recording)
- Sampling Vinyls
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (Samples)
- Saving your own Samples

Class 2:
- Sample Edit Mode
- Create a Drum program and add your samples
- Program Edit Mode
Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Samples and Drum Programs)
- Saving your own programs and libraries (Samples and Drum Programs)

Class 3:
- Sequences
- Create a channel and add your own programs
- Programing a beat
- Sequence edit mode
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (Sequence, Midi files)
- Saving your own Sequences or Midi files.

Class 4:
- Grid edit view
- Differences between sequence and song
- Song Mode
- Create your first song
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.ALLSEQ&SONGS)
- Saving your own Song

Class 5:
- Filters
- LFO
- ADSR and Filt envelope
- Effects
- Sound design

Class 6:
- Pad and Channel Mixer mode
- Signal routing and Mix
- FX setups
- Effects: Insert Effects - Send/Return Effects (New models only)
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of this area in your HD, CF, SD and your Ram memory (.PJ)
- Saving your own Project

Part two

Class 7:
- Link different effect templates to a Sequence (Old models only)
- List edit Mode
- Recording Automation
- Sort and manage properly all the elements of the MPC in your HD, CF and your Ram memory (effect templates)
- Saving your own effect templates

Class 8:
- Chopping Samples (Converting, Processing and Assigning Slices)
- Keygroup Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)
Plugins programs (New models only)
Midi Programs (Old models with JJOS or new models only)

Class 9:
- A brief introduction to the Midi (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and General Midi.
- Midi channels
- Control messages
- Program Change/Bank change
- Midi CC controllers
- Midi implementation chart

Class 10:
- Midi tracks
- Midi clock
- Connect, control and send your Midi track’s or Midi parameters to an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Recording a Midi track’s to control an external midi device like a synth or drum machine
- Sync properly your MPC with any DAW
- Create, design and save studio sets or/and live sets properly
- How to find the best way to build “Projects” and “LiveSets” according to your musical genreClass 11:
- Producing one track or live performance with a complete standalone setup (WITHOUT ANY COMPUTER)
- Supervised production

Class 12:
- Presentation of your Final Project in a live performance

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🎵 What You Can Learn
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⚪︎Lesson 2: Open chords, strumming patterns, reading chord diagrams, and tabs.

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📍 Location & Flexibility
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⚪︎🚗 At your place (I can travel to you)

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Shortcuts
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✅ Individual support and tailor-made lessons.
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✅ Screen recordings and summaries of all online sessions.
✅ Help in setting and implementing achievable goals.
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Klavierunterricht für Kinder ab 4 Jahren, Jugendliche und
Erwachsene. Der Unterricht findet bei Ihnen zu Hause statt, in
jedem Berliner Bezirk, oder auf Wunsch online.

WIE ICH UNTERRICHTE
Eine saubere Technik ist die Grundlage, aber gespielt wird das,
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DIE ERSTE STUNDE
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möchten. Danach schauen wir uns das Instrument an, die Haltung,
die Hände. Am Ende der ersten Stunde haben Sie etwas gespielt,
auch als kompletter Anfänger.

RAHMEN
Fester wöchentlicher Termin, 30, 45 oder 60 Minuten. Ein Klavier
oder ein Keyboard zum Üben genügt für den Anfang. Fahrzeit und
Vorbereitungszeit sind im Preis enthalten.

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Piano lessons for children from age 4, teenagers and adults, at
your home anywhere in Berlin, or online if you prefer. Lessons
in English, Turkish or German.

Clean technique is the foundation, but we play the music that
actually pulls you to the instrument. I have been teaching for
seven years and currently also teach at two Berlin music
schools.

A fixed weekly slot, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. A piano or a keyboard
at home is enough to start. Travel and preparation time are
included in the price.

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**English version below**

Piano lessons for beginners to advanced students.
I strive to take a holistic approach, combining practical playing, theoretical exploration, and improvisation/composition to explore the essence of music while preserving the joy of making music. Each course is individually tailored to the students' needs.

Preparatory courses for university studies
in music theory, composition, and ear training.

About me: I studied composition, electroacoustic music, music theory, and piano as my main instrument at the music academies in Leipzig and Vienna. I have extensive teaching experience, both as a tutor for university and college courses and as a workshop leader for various institutions and festivals, as well as years of private teaching experience. I live and work as a freelance musician in Berlin-Kreuzberg.

Further information available upon request.

*ENGLISH VERSION*

Piano lessons for beginners through advanced students.
I strive to take a holistic approach, using a combination of practical playing, theoretical analysis, and improvisation/composition to explore the essence of music while preserving the joy of making music. Each course is individually tailored to the student's needs.

Pre-college courses
in music theory, composition, and aural training.
Further information available upon request.

Introductory courses in digital music production.

About me: I studied composition, electroacoustic music, music theory, and piano as my primary instrument at the conservatories in Leipzig and Vienna. I have extensive teaching experience, both as a tutor for university and college courses and as a workshop leader for various institutions and festivals, as well as years of experience in private instruction. I live and work as a freelance musician in Berlin-Kreuzberg.

Further information available upon request.

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(English below)

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English:

I'm Leander, a jazz-trained singer with nine years of teaching experience. We'll work on your voice and expression while helping you become a more rounded musician. To me, singing is about more than technique: we'll connect practical work with music theory and a broader understanding of music. Lessons are tailored to your interests and goals and are suitable for beginners and advanced singers.