Learn Live

Video tutorials from getting started through to mastering the latest features, plus further training options.

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Learn Push

From setup to sound design and beyond ā€“ our growing collection of tutorials shows how you can make music with Push.

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Learning Music

Learn the fundamentals of music making ā€“ beats, melodies, harmonies, basslines, and song structure ā€“ and make music right in your browser.

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Learning Synths

Learn the fundamentals of synthesis at your own pace with a powerful but easy-to-learn synthesizer that runs in your web browser.

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Making Music

Some tips from 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Producers ā€“ Dennis DeSantisā€™ book on solving musical problems, making progress and finishing what you start.

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More learning resources

Live manual

Everything you need to know about Live.

Check out the Live 12 manual

Check out the Live 11 manual

Push manual

Everything you need to know about Push.

Check out the Push manual

Certified Training

All over the globe, a growing group of trainers and institutions are offering approved Ableton teaching at all skill levels, both for individuals and groups.

Training in Washington, D.C.:
1 trainers and institutions offer certified training in Washington, D.C.

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User Groups

For beginners and seasoned users alike, Ableton User Groups are open to any Live user who wants to share their knowledge and learn from others in person.

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Move manual

Everything you need to know about Move.

Check out the Move manual

Learn Note

Find out how to play beats and melodies, sample your surroundings, and experiment with song structures in Note ā€“ an iOS app for musical sketching. Then send your Note sketches to Live using Ableton Cloud.

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Learn finger drumming

Practice your finger drumming skills with Melodics, a standalone app that offers a great way to learn and refine your playing. Itā€™s free to download and comes with 20 lessons to get you started.

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Contact Support

Sales support

Get in touch with us if youā€™ve got some questions before you buy a product, or if you need help with your order, license or the authorisation process.

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