Software packages

Ableton Live is a digital audio workstation developed by Ableton for macOS and Windows. 

FL Studio is a digital audio workstation developed by the Belgian company Image-Line.

At Master The Kick, our instructors cover both of these software packages so it's your choice which one you'd like to focus on for your music production journey.

​Both options allow you to make professional music.

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Topics we teach

Music production

• Software overview (Both FL Studio and Ableton).
• Sound design (creating your own sound and manipulating presets).
• VST Synthesizer overview (most popular synths including Sylenth, Massive, Nexus, Serum and more).
• Using the EQ.
• Using filters and FX (making sounds shine).
• Side chaining and mixing kick with bass.
• Understanding track structures.
• Using the compressor.
• Vocal layering and vocal effects.
• Using automation clips.
• Mixing
• Mastering.

DJing

• Hardware and software layout overview.
• Introduction to BPM and beatmatching.
• Mixing techniques.
• Using live effects.
• Making tracks DJ/club friendly.
• Library preparation.
• Choosing cue points.
• Making live mashups.

Genres we teach

Both FL Studio and Ableton are designed to allow you to produce tracks from a wide range of genres. There's literally no restrictions when it comes to the type of music you can make. Here you can see the range of genres we teach when it comes to music production (both FL Studio and Ableton).

• Commercial house.
• RnB Hip Hop
• Orchestral production
• Lofi Hip Hop
• Garage
• Drum and Bass
• Bassline
• Techno
• Future House
• Bass House
• Big Room
• Melbourne Bounce & Donk
• Grime instrumentals

Get started

Every online class we teach is catered to you. It's fully interactive and done via Zoom as a webinar.
You will see the instructor's screen (and decks if it's a DJ lesson) and you can ask any questions you like.
​We're a friendly bunch and want to see you improve your skills as much as possible so don't be afraid to ask for help!
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To get started, you can book yourself onto a private one-to-one lesson with one of our instructors who will tailor the lesson exactly to your goals and level.

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