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Make your own Synthesizer or Effect using Max for Live - Lessons in English or French

Max for Live is a tool bundled with Ableton Live that lets you program your own instruments and effects without writing a single line of code. With this course you will get a better understanding of the components of a synthesizer, learn the fundamentals of some of the most known and recognizable effects and learn some basic notions of programming.

Max uses a visual approach to programming, meaning you do not have to right codes to make your own plugins, instead you connect blocks that each have a specific function into an interconnected network that make a functioning instrument or effect.

By learning how to make your own plugin you will also gain a better understanding of how digital audio works, making you more aware of what your are doing in Ableton and more efficient.

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Bring your own laptop

Location

At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Centrum, Den Haag, Netherlands

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Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French, Italian

About Me

I graduated from Jazz Piano and Electronic Music at the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague and I have taught piano for more than 10 years now. On top of being an experienced music educator, I am also a touring and recording musician, mainly with the alternative rock band Etienne Machine. I have been improvising and composing my own music for as long as I can remember and I love transmitting the knowledge and skills I have accumulated over the years.

Education

Jazz Piano Bachelor (with education module) - Royal Conservatoire the Hague - 2022
Sonology - Royal Conservatoire the Hague - 2023

I started learning at a young age by taking classical piano lessons. I then switched to pop/rock classes and finally started my professional music studies in jazz.

Experience / Qualifications

10+ years teaching piano and music theory
4 records released with Etienne Machine
7+ years of touring with Etienne Machine

Reviews (1)

My daughter started since few weeks piano lessons with Julien and she is enjoying very much. He is explaining in an easy way and adapting to what my daughter wants to learn. She likes his teaching method so far so we will continue our lessons.
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano? Do you want to gain your confidence back after years of not playing? I have more than 10 years of experience teaching all levels and ages in a variety of different music genres. The lessons are tailor made to fit your level and goals, and can go beyond piano playing for those who want it (e.g. composition, songwriting, improvisation...)
Whether you are just putting ideas together for a demo or producing a song from start to finish, Ableton Live is an amazing tool that lets you do more with your ideas. Developing electronic music production skills has become a real advantage for musician in any genre of music. The lessons can include technical topics - mastering the tools, different approaches to composing and arranging as well as mixing. The lessons are tailor made to fit your level and goals. I have more than 10 years of experience composing, arranging, recording, producing and playing music and I love sharing the skills that I have acquired along the way.

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