Free Ableton Workshop

Watch me take a fresh Ableton Live set all the way to a finished beat!
+ grab big discounts on our Ableton courses!

This In-Depth Workshop
Will Cover:

1
How to Create Non-Robotic Drums
2
Create Original Drum Sounds
3
Drum Bus Processing
4
Create Better Chord Progressions
5
Composing for Space
6
Audible Sub Bass
7
Composing with Frequency in Mind
8
Piano Roll Harmonies
9
Speed Edits & FX
10
Automating Transitions
11
Limiter Guided Mixing
12
Side Chain Compression
13
Referencing
14
Reverb and Delay

WHAT OUR MEMbERS ARE SAYING

neoport
neoport
Really in-depth, structured very well, absolutely professional content along with Anthony's great voice :D, humor are the best way for me to learn what I was always dreaming of.
joshua nelson
Joshua Nelson
The information I get is legit, and the instructor covers everything I’ll need to know about my craft. The lessons are concise and well thought out so I can learn most proficiently.
fossegrim
Fossegrim
I bought the Live Performance and Arturia Pigments course and I really enjoyed both! They are very thorough and the information is presented in an engaging way so it doesn't get boring.
Angus Prime
Joining Seed to Stage has genuinely changed my (musical) life. I say joining because it not just about the incredibly in depth, easy to follow, well balanced courses, but the also the community.
Kevo
..buckle in, buy the Mixing and Mastering course, watch a video every couple days, try to implement what you’ve learned, and you will be astonished at how much better your mixes will be sounding.
August, 2023
edgar
Edgar
Incredible teacher and methodology. Directly to the useful tips without circling around. Very interactive and useful for all types of artists.
July, 2023
sudh
Sudh
Not only does [the songwriting course] provide an extensive & thorough understanding of Ableton, but also includes music theory and numerous other musical concepts akin to a classical music training.
Corey
I am super happy with the courses I purchased and they're really helpful and fun. Also Anthony is simply a really great, friendly teacher. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Seed to Stage to anyone!
iamjeg
Very good Structure. Everything makes sense through the learning journey. Nothing is left to chance! You will have no regret at all.
Manuel Russello
Anthony is a fantastic teacher, ticking all the boxes : pleasant to hear, straight to the point, serving the craft and not the tools, and an incredibly talented educator.
Pavel
Anthony is a creative mind set free by software. And that's what he gives you. The information he offers has been essential to my music writing, there is no way I could have collected it on my own.
Dave Bear
Anthony has put a huge amount of time and energy into his courseware, and it shows. He’s a fantastic teacher, in addition to his obvious skills with Ableton and as a working musician and producer.
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What's inside the seed to stage courses?

Songwriting and Composition in Ableton Live

In this exciting course, I teach you the unique workflows I've developed with Ableton Live to create incredible and engaging music. I show how to get the musical ideas out of your head and into Ableton Live accurately, quickly, and with style. We go over a multitude of tactics, including: pulling emotional responses from listeners, deep diving into beatmaking, leveraging MIDI tools and scale awareness features, utilizing music theory, music career guidance, and so much more!

Mixing and Mastering in Ableton Live

This course focuses on teaching you the skills to produce professional, release ready mixes. We go over the fundamentals such as Balance, EQ, Automation, the Stereo Field, Dynamics, Saturation, Home Studio Treatment, Loudness, Referencing, Bus Processing, Self Mastering and so much more. This course instills unique modern workflows to get your mixes sounding incredible AND comparable to your favorite artists.

Sound Design and Synthesis in Ableton Live

This beast of a course is jam packed with deep dive tutorials covering every single Ableton Instrument and Device in thorough detail. Each section also features workflows and practical / actionable synthesis and sound design examples for each device making it the most comprehensive guide for sound design available on the internet. Go Beyond Presets and gain the knowledge you need to create any sound imaginable!

Live Performance and Looping in Ableton Live

If you're looking to take Ableton onstage, this course is a game changer! Everything from clip launching, MIDI mapping and midi control, live effect processing, arrangement performance, live instruments, syncing, audio interfaces, live looping using multiple approaches, presetting, follow actions, dummy clips, world building and more is covered in this massive training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?
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I'm new to Ableton, which course should I begin with?

If you are new to Ableton Live, I recommend that when you enroll in my courses, that you also add my new Beginner mini course at checkout:

This short 11 day training will get you up to speed and primed to take on my Four Main Courses with everything you will need to know. If you take the beginner course first, you will gain the skills and terminology needed to hit the ground running on the Four Main Courses: Songwriting, Mixing, Sound Design, and Live Performance. You can enroll in any of our four main Ableton courses and add the beginner course during the checkout process at a discounted rate OR choose to bundle it with the Main Courses for even bigger savings!

Are the courses up to date?

As Ableton rolls out new features, the Seed To Stage courses are constantly updated with lessons covering new features and UI changes. This is a never ending process which usually begins whenever Ableton launches a Beta for a new version. It then takes some time to digest those new changes and features to ensure that all content lives up to the standards I set for myself. You can also vote on which features to prioritize in the Private Student Discord, available to all students of my Four Main Courses!

Do I need to install anything?

You will need a working version of Ableton Live.

Also, the folks at Ableton have recognized Seed To Stage as a valued educational outlet. Thanks to them, I am happy to say that we can offer a whopping 30% discount for both NEW and UPGRADED Ableton Live Licenses! This applies to students of our Four Main Courses: Songwriting, Sound Design, Mixing / Mastering, and Live Performance. So if you are new to Ableton (or you're using an illegitimate copy), let us help you get the best price!

What if I'm not satisfied with the courses?

I stand by the content here in these courses and know them to be the largest and most thorough Ableton Live education resources available on the web. I can guarantee that these courses will not only level up your music production game considerably, but they will also provide you with an awesome, supportive community and continued mentorship from me and other members via our private Discord community.

I am so confident that you will deeply value these courses that I include a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee for my Four Main Courses in case you decide they are not for you!

What all comes with enrollment?

As a Seed To Stage student, you get lifetime access to the ever expanding set of video lesson content in whichever courses you enroll in. This includes free course updates, including new content for Ableton Live 12! No monthly charges, no drip content - you get it all right away and forever!

Enrollees in any of the Four Main Courses also get access to our private Seed To Stage community Discord where you can get answers to your questions in real time, feedback on your tracks and performances, support on your musical releases, and more. Seed To Stage courses are the real deal!

Finally, when you become a Seed to Stage member, you get 30% off Ableton Live software thanks to the folks at Ableton recognizing Seed To Stage as a legitimate source of education. This discount applies to both upgrades and new licenses for students of our Four Main Courses: Songwriting, Sound Design, Mixing / Mastering, and Live Performance.

What specs do I need on my computer?

Seed To Stage courses run on your browser using the Teachable platform. Any modern computer or mobile phone will run the lessons and the Discord with ease.

If you are wondering about your computer's ability to run Ableton Live, you can see Ableton's recommended specs on their website.

Anthony Thogmartin of Seed to Stage

Meet the MAestro

Seed to Stage Courses are taught by Anthony Thogmartin of the Seed to Stage Youtube Channel. His experience includes Producer / Guitar player of the nationally touring band Papadosio, solo producer as EarthCry, and an active mixing / mastering engineer of more than 200+ releases. With over 20 years of experience using Ableton Live on stage and in the studio and songs with 15 million streams, you would be hard pressed to find a more qualified instructor to help you take your music to the next level!