The Best Ableton 11 Beginner Guide (in 17 Minutes)

Learn how to use Ableton just like the pros do.

Don't waste time trying to figure everything out on your own and let me show you everything you'll need to know in order to make your own music.

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I read all the comments and I will answer any questions you have!

Thank so much for watching.

[madveggie]

I'm nearly 60 and never really attempted making music since my teens but I had this compulsion so I bought myself a Novation Controller recently which comes with Ableton Live and after just ten minutes of your video I've been able to start making the music I have in my head. Thanks so much for breaking it down.

[McMoony]

Absolutely insanely good tutorial. The true measure of understanding something is how well you can teach it simply to anyone, and this guy gets it for sure

[QueeenMaeve]

‘stop making excuses and start making music’ excellent advice and motivation. Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!

[MegaBuster]

One of the best tutorials I have watched. "Stop making excuses and start making music" . Excellent advice

[ethedrummer]

Been using ableton for about 10 years now. Still found a lot of value here 🙏

[christopherwhite]

This was very helpful. I just started using Ableton and I have been confused, but this clarified a good portion of my confusion. Now I can start creatively flowing.

[Tiarettee]

I rarely ever comment, however, I had to for this video. I had just woken up from an overwhelmed stress nap after binging Ableton tutorials all day. From frustration, to confusion, to anger, to annoyance I have finally stumbled upon you. A true teacher. Something about your voice, the dimly lit setting with you in your white relaxed button down shirt. From the way you explain and display. You are a life force and savior. Thank you. Truly an Abelton Shaman.

[slimprinz]

God bless you more for this great content
I've been an FL studio user for 11yrs and hoping to start using Ableton live fully. This tutorial is an eye opener for a first time user...

Happy creating

[morganbojie]

That was so awesome. It definitely made me feel more comfortable about getting this software to start this journey and I couldn’t be more excited! Also the “I pay rent, I deserve to be here”… iconic🤣😭😭😭

[glenntaylor]

Incredibly well done. Your teaching skills are better than any other tutorials Ive seen. Thank you for inspiring me to continue.

[xxirion]

Having only just started in Ableton after a 15 year break of writing music, this has been an absolute god send of information, especially the CMD-J consolidate feature. Great work Ethan!!

[emmasutphen]

You are such an amazing teacher! Thank you for making all of these complex concepts much easier to digest!

[zhansen]

I love Ableton so much. I started producing 3 years ago and when you first start, it is VERY intimidating and seems like learning a new language but once you become fluent, there's no better DAW out there. Objectively so.

[sophiemars]

ahh finally a true beginner tutorial, clear, concise, slow and I love the subtitle/topic highlights. thank you so much! <3

[Rendell]

This really helped me transition from my previous DAW to Ableton. There aren't many differences so far, makes me feel like my hard work has actually been worth something. Thanks for the intro!

[MOPWOBS]

Transitioning from Fl to Ableton has never been easier thanks to this video helping me 💜

[marcerasmus]

Man, this has to be the best approach to learning ableton that i have ever seen...thanks Ethan, very very helpfull tutorial...you inspire me dude😁🙏

[JustMe_Melodies]

I just found your account and this is the first video of yours I’ve watched. I found all of it extremely helpful but really sincerely appreciated when you said to stop making excuses, and start making music. I’ve been trying to learn for a year now, I’d had Ableton and my MIDI keyboard for months and just haven’t started learning how to use them until this past week. I’ll be watching so many more of your videos. I applied for another producers 6 week course and they’re going to call me tomorrow but now I’m not even sure I need that anymore. Thanks for breaking it all down so easy, as far as how to zoom in and out. I found it all to be extremely useful!! Thank you!

[cammosesSH]

I've used Logic for the past ~10 years so I'm familiar with DAWs, but not Ableton. This was a perfect "foot in the door" tutorial. Appreciate it

[remopacker]

Seriously, this is the best, most comprehensive tutorial in plain language I've seen. Thank you for everything you're sharing. Much respect!