Courses > Building Blocks

Ready to turn your musical dreams into reality? Start with Building Blocks, our foundational production course. We kick things off with zero assumptions, providing you with all the tools and guidance you need to start producing with Ableton Live. Hosted at our welcoming Los Angeles studio, this 3-month adventure combines hands-on classes and private lessons, all with IO Music Academy's signature approach emphasizing musicianship and creative self-expression. Whether you're new to the production scene or a self-taught producer eager to fill in the gaps, Building Blocks is for you. By exploring the theoretical foundations of your favorite songs and mastering the fundamentals of electronic music production, you will walk away from the course ready to start writing original music with Ableton Live.

  • Building Drum Beats using Ableton and Ableton Push

  • Notes, Scales, and Chords

  • Recording MIDI

  • Song Structure and Arrangement

  • Session View & Arrangement View

  • Send and Return Tracks

  • Finishing Your First Track

  • Produce your first original song from start to finish

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love and the theory behind it

  • Get comfortable playing scales and chords on the keyboard

  • Laptop

  • Headphones

  • MIDI Keyboard

  • Ableton Live 11 (available at 40% off)

  • Good Vibes

  • Certificate

  • Continued access to your course notes, videos and class recordings

  • option to join Creator’s club