Made in Ableton Live: Jakob Rau
See how producer and engineer Jakob Rau collaborates with friends – including Berlin-based singer-songwriter Lindy – and get a comprehensive look at his approach to arrangement and mixing.
Posts tagged with Songwriting
Zora Jones on Learning to Sing to Sample Herself
Zora Jones talks about learning to sing, producing for vocalists, designing clubbing utopia and the value of fandom on the Doing Music podcast.
Erika de Casier on Influences, Feedback Circles and Believing in Her Voice
Erika de Casier talks about her life in music from early influences to collaboration and live performance.
Helado Negro on Sampling, Surroundings and Deep Listening
Helado Negro talks about finding inspiration in his environment, his love of experimentation and the importance of deep listening on the Doing Music podcast.
Sofia Kourtesis on Making Music from the Heart and Embracing Chaos
Peruvian artist Sofia Kourtesis breaks down her approach to field recording and making imaginary movies out of her melodic club music.
Cavetown on Home, Fame and Songwriting as Therapy
Proudly DIY YouTube sensation Cavetown describes the motivations behind his distinctive, disarmingly honest songs.
Astrid Sonne: A Newfound Voice
Danish/UK producer-composer Astrid Sonne talks about transcending her classical training to find her own pop voice on her album Great Doubt.
Sirintip: Carbon Captured in Sound
Thai-Swedish singer and producer Sirintip blends artistry with activism on her latest album "Carbon". Using techniques such as data sonification, sustainable recording practices, or pressing on biodegradable vinyl, she creates a project that not only raises awareness but also explores creative approaches to sound and production.
Learn How to Build a Track from Start to Finish with TAETRO and Push 3
TAETRO uses Push 3 to create a complete track from scratch in less than an hour, leaning into the obstacles that crop up during the music-making process.
MUNA: Staying Alive
Interview with queer-pop trio MUNA, who’ve produced many life-affirming, irreverent hits since 2016 and toured with the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.
Loop Session: Catch Wayne Snow Streaming Live from the Studio
Join an online studio session with singer-songwriter Wayne Snow to learn his methods and techniques for writing music.
Shima: Full Autonomy Over Everything
Japanese-American producer Shima shares production tips and her story of leaving the world of corporate pop.
Imagine Dragons: From Home Studio to Shangri-La
Interview with Imagine Dragons in which the multi-platinum selling rock band explain in detail how they use Ableton Live to write their music
From the Ground Up: Watch Tracks Being Built in Our Video Series, Made in Ableton Live
The Made In Ableton Live video series shows artists from different genres taking a track from conception to completion
Download the Live Set of Eluize’s New Track “EMDR”
Berlin-based house and techno producer Eluize lifts the lid on her creative process, with a free Live set download to see how she works.
Half Waif: Making Space to Create
New York-based songwriter and producer Half Waif takes us through the creative process behind her fourth album The Caretaker.