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Learn Live
Video tutorials from getting started through to mastering the latest features, plus further training options.
Learn Push
From setup to sound design and beyond – our growing collection of tutorials shows how you can make music with Push.
Learning Music
Learn the fundamentals of music making – beats, melodies, harmonies, basslines, and song structure – and make music right in your browser.
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.
More learning resources
Live manual
Everything you need to know about Live.
Push manual
Everything you need to know about Push.
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 Paris:
10 trainers and institutions offer certified training in Paris
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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.
Move manual
Everything you need to know about Move.
Learn Note
Find out how to play beats and melodies, sample your surroundings, and experiment with song structures in Note – 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. It’s free to download and comes with 20 lessons to get you started.
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