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Ableton Core

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DAW Core Skills

Workflow and navigation in your DAW of choice

Mondays, 6 PM Pacific | 9 PM Eastern | 2 AM UK

Mar 2, 2026 - May 4, 2026

10 x 2hr Classes

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$705.00
* This price includes 3 months required BKS Residency
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Learn the essential concepts and vocabulary of music production.

Build upon your core platform skills in any DAW such as Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, or FL Studio and begin to you journey into the realm of effects. Think of this class as the answer to the question: “What do all the buttons and dials do?”.

Instructors will cover all this foundational info and explain how synthesis, mixing, and effects all share a common lexicon. It is vital that creatives familiarize themselves with this language before venturing onwards!

Key Concepts:

  • Frequency Effects (filters, equalizers, etc.)
  • Temporal Effects (reverbs, delays, etc.)
  • Dynamic Effects (compression, etc.)
  • Basic Subtractive Synthesis (and its use in effect processing)
  • Metering
  • Mastering Concepts
  • Mixing Methodology
  • Mixing Tools & Concepts
  • Automation
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Apr 2, 2026 – May 5, 2026 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4 PM Pacific | 7 PM Eastern | 12 AM UK
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Jul 12, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 Sundays, 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern | 6 PM UK
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Online session very informative and Nathan is a kind and gifted teacher

—Gaston, New York, NY

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Just finished a Workshop about music theory with Nathan, and all I can say is he really opened my eyes and mind about it and makes me want to know more. I will definitely be looking into some of the classes to further my education in this

—Mercedes, Denver, CO

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Had an amazing time at the workshop! Nathan is really passionate teaching and talking with others. Really recommend taking their classes.

—Anthony, New York, NY

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Nathan is one of the great few teachers that care. As a graduate of a prestigious music school, I was whisked through a massive amount of knowledge, with many teachers. None of them stood up to parr as Nathan does, simply due to the quality and dedication he takes into account when explaining even the simplest of concepts. Amazing.

—Maxwell, Reno, NV

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I took the Harmony & Acoustics workshop with Nathan Rosenberg. I was literally on the edge of my seat waiting for the information to hit my ears. Nathan teaches with an earnest tone and walks with humility in sharing his knowledge and passion for music. It’s insane how my mind was blown. Thank you again.

—Sera, Manhattan, NY

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