Production 101 using Ableton Live 8 by Thavius Beck, Los Angeles, November 17 and 24

Ableton certified trainer Thavius Beck will be hosting a FREE workshop on production, beat-making, editing, and live performance techniques using Ableton Live 8.

This is an absolute must for all aspiring producers, electronic musicians, engineers, and anyone else interested in learning more about the Live 8 revolution. Thavius will present his twist on some Live 8 basics and demonstrate his own ninja techniques in this completely FREE workshop. No excuses, see you there.

This is the 2nd to last workshop of 2009, and it will be held inside the actual theatre. Plenty of big, comfy seats and Live projected on the big screen!

About Thavius Beck: Composer of mercurial soundtracks for uncertain times, Thavius Beck conjoins various strains of electronic music to arrive at a daringly ambitious sound. He has received recognition in publications such as The Wire, Spin, Q, and NME for his solo releases under the moniker Adlib, the Labwaste project with fellow LA artist Subtitle, his recent production for fellow Mush artist K-The-I???, his early work with Global Phlowtations, numerous guest appearances and remixes (including one for Nine Inch Nails), and producing for/touring in support of/and accompanying Saul Williams. An exceptional programmer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Thavius Beck's many talents allow him to take a song from idea to completion without ever having to leave the comforts of his Powerbook. Uncompromising vision and an ear for the unusual are staples of this writer/producer's work.

More information: http://www.myspace.com/thavius