In an exciting move that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to accessibility in music education, pointblank Music School has just unveiled two comprehensive, completely FREE online courses focused on mastering two of the industry’s most powerful and widely-used Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Ableton Live and Logic Pro. These game-changing platforms serve as the backbone of modern music production across countless genres, from electronic and hip-hop to film scoring and pop music.
These two courses are designed to give people an opportunity to know what it’s like to study with pointblank Music School. You are given hours of free professional tutorials by active industry experts – all in the interest of giving you the essentials you need. If you’re keen to develop your music skills further, check out our comprehensive range of degrees or go to our next open days or studio tours for more information!
What’s Included in These Free Courses?
Both courses feature over 30 bite-sized tutorial videos designed to take you from complete beginner to creating your first tracks. These self-paced resources allow you to learn whenever and wherever suits you best.
The Easy Guide to Ableton Live
This comprehensive course guides you through Ableton Live 12, covering:
- Basic navigation and setup
- Creating beats and loops
- Using instruments and samples
- Applying effects
- Mixing techniques
- Exporting your finished tracks
The best part? The course is compatible with all editions of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, making it accessible regardless of which version you own.
The Easy Guide to Logic Pro
For Apple users, the Logic Pro course offers the same thorough introduction to Apple’s professional DAW. You’ll learn:
- Recording audio and MIDI
- Editing and arranging
- Using Logic’s extensive sound library
- Working with plugins
- Mixing your tracks
- Exporting professional-quality music
Learn from Industry Experts
What sets pointblank’s free courses apart is the quality of instruction. All tutorials are created and taught by the school’s expert faculty—the same instructors who teach at our campuses in London, Los Angeles, and Ibiza.
With over 30 years of experience in music education, we have built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge programmes that prepare students for successful careers in the music industry. Our graduates have gone on to work with major artists, labels, and studios worldwide.
Why These DAWs Matter
Ableton Live and Logic Pro are industry standards used by countless professional producers, engineers, and artists. Gaining proficiency in either of these platforms opens doors to numerous opportunities in music production, sound design, composition, and live performance.
Whether you’re aiming to produce electronic music, score for film and TV, or record bands, these DAWs provide all the tools you need to bring your creative vision to life.
Ready to Take Your Skills Further?
While these free courses are an excellent starting point, we offer a range of degree programmes and short courses for those looking to dive deeper into music production and the wider music industry.
From the comprehensive BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree to specialised courses in DJ Performance, Vocal Performance, and Music Business, pointblank offers pathways for every music industry aspiration.
How to Access These Free Courses
Ready to get started? Visit the pointblank website to sign up for the Easy Guide to Ableton Live or the Easy Guide to Logic Pro. We also have a Music Business Taster for those that are interested in the industry as a whole. These resources are completely free and available on-demand, so you can learn at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business without spending a penny. Take the first step in your music production journey today by checking out pointblank’s degree programmes and free resources to see how they can help you achieve your musical ambitions.
Inspired?
Thanks to the dedication of our industry expert instructors, pointblank has earned a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing us among the very best institutions. Whether you’re passionate about DJing, music production, sound engineering, vocal performance, software engineering, radio or songwriting – pointblank offers degrees or short courses in London, LA, Ibiza, and Online. No matter your location or aspirations, we are here to help make your dreams a reality.
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