Mixing and Mastering Course in Ableton Live (Barcelona & Online)

🎯 Who is this course for and what will you achieve?

Are you tired of watching endless disconnected online tutorials that contradict each other and leave you stuck with unfinished loops? This 100% practical, private (1-on-1) course is engineered to eliminate technical frustration and put you in complete command of your musical tools.

Mentored by professional producer and sound engineer Ander B, you will learn through a direct, no-fluff methodology focused on your real-world goals: whether that is releasing commercial music on Spotify, performing DJ sets in clubs, selling your beats, or building your own professional home studio.

🔥 Creativo Music Academy Advantage: We do not teach generic textbook formulas. We work directly on your own music projects, your original ideas, and your preferred genres (Deep Techno, Underground House, Urban, Trap, Electronic, or Pop).

📋 Detailed Curriculum by Modules

Below is the structured syllabus. Since this is a custom 1-on-1 mentorship, we can dynamically allocate more time to the specific areas you want to master:

Module 1: Acoustics, Gain Staging & Session Prep

Input levels, headroom management, bus structuring, and reference monitor calibration.

Module 2: Surgical & Harmonic Equalization

Cleaning resonant frequencies, solving frequency masking in bass and treble, and Mid/Side EQ techniques.

Module 3: Dynamic, Multiband & Parallel Compression

Transient control on drums and vocals, advanced sidechaining, and analog glue compression.

Module 4: Depth, Space & 3D Spatial Effects

Designing sound planes with convolution reverbs, tempo-synced delays, and stereo widening.

Module 5: Mastering for Club & Streaming Platforms

Transparent limiting, analog harmonic saturation, LUFS and True Peak metering for Spotify, Beatport, and vinyl.

🎛️ Studio Analog Gear & Software You Will Master

At our Barcelona studio facility (or configured remotely on your setup), you will get hands-on experience with industry gold-standard hardware:

• Workstations & DAWs: Ableton Live 12 Suite, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools.
• Analog Hardware & Consoles: SSL 4000G Console, Neve 1073 Preamps, Universal Audio 1176 & LA-2A Compressors.
• DAWless Drum Machines & Samplers: AKAI MPC X, MPC Live 2, Native Instruments Maschine MK3, Roland TR-8S.
• Synthesizers & Microphones: Moog Sub 37, Prophet Rev2, Neumann U87 & AKG C414 microphones for pristine vocal capture.
• Professional DJ Booth: Pioneer CDJ-3000 media players, Allen & Heath Xone:96 mixer, and Technics SL-1200MK2 turntables for pure vinyl mixing.

🌟 Why study with Ander B at MPC Estudio Barcelona?

1. 100% Private 1-on-1 Attention: You never have to wait for a group. Every minute of the session is dedicated to solving your specific bottlenecks and refining your sound.
2. Real Analog Sound: Touch and feel the exact analog hardware used to record the biggest hits in music history.
3. HD Video Recordings of Your Classes: If you learn online (or upon request for in-person), you receive the full video recording of every session to review every detail at home.
4. Music Business & Career Mentorship: We advise you on how to distribute your music, approach record labels, and monetize your artistic talent.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need prior music experience or music theory knowledge to start?

Not at all. We tailor the course entirely to your current starting point. If you are a complete beginner, we guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals without confusing technical jargon. If you already have experience, we jump straight into advanced mixing, synthesis, or mastering techniques.

Do I need to bring my own laptop or equipment to in-person sessions?

It is not mandatory. Our Barcelona studio is fully equipped with high-end Apple Mac Studio workstations, analog synthesizers, and professional hardware controllers. However, if you prefer to bring your own laptop to set up your personal DAW environment and take your projects home instantly, you are more than welcome.

How do live 1-on-1 Online classes work, and how are they different from pre-recorded videos?

Unlike static pre-recorded video courses where you cannot ask questions, our online classes are 100% live, private, and interactive via Zoom or Google Meet with producer Ander B. Furthermore, we record every session in High Definition (HD) video and send you the file after class so you can download and keep it for life.

What schedule options are available, and what happens if I need to reschedule a class?

Because these are private 1-on-1 sessions, scheduling is completely flexible and arranged mutually. You can book morning, afternoon, or weekend sessions to fit your work or study life. If an unexpected event arises, simply notify us 24 hours in advance, and we will reschedule without you losing your session.