Ignite Music Production Course (Beginner)

Guided by producers with experience in music, sound design, and engineering, Ignite's  music production courses are immersive and empower young musicians to create their own original tracks using industry-standard software. The course also offers opportunities to connect with other young producers in a supportive and collaborative community. 

Beginner Music Production Course

The Ignite's Music Production Course (Beginner) introduces participants to the use of Ableton Live music production software and teaches them foundational techniques. Topics covered include (but are not limited to):

    🎶  Introduction to Ableton Live 12 :  gain an understanding of how this industry-leading music production software - including its interface, tools, and workflow - to create, produce, and perform music in real time. 

    🎶  Audio editing, recording, MIDI, Drum Rack, effects, and automation : learn how to record and edit audio, sequence MIDI, build beats, apply effects, and use automation. 

    🎶  Synthesis, sound design, sampling, and music theory basis : explore synthesis and sound design, creating using samples, and applying basic music theory. 

    🎶  Arrangement and composition : arrange and compose musical tracks to construct engaging songs from start to finish, like the pros do! 

Program specifics and requirements

• Participants are encouraged to BYO laptops, however computers are available if necessary. 
• Participants aged 14 - 25 years are eligible to register for this program. Those who do not meet this registration requirement will have their enrolment cancelled. 
• Beginners Music Production Course is a weekly program that commences in week (2) of the school term and occurs on Thursdays. 
• All Youth and Families programs do not operate on Western Australian public holidays, as listed on the Government of Western Australia's website.
   

Registration details

🗓️  Enrolments open Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 8:30am. 

Below are the steps involved in registering a young person into this program. 

1. Review the City of Gosnells' Community Engagement Programs Cancellation Policy document before proceeding to registration. 
2. Register for the program by purchasing a ticketing to claim a place in the program via the TryBooking event (hyperlinked below). 
   - Note: a TryBooking account is not needed to purchase a ticket

Register into Ignite Music Production Course (Beginner - Term 4, 2025) 

Don't feel this class is suitable for your young producer? 

You may want to consider enrolling into Ignite's Intermediate Music Production Course. 

Additional Information

Health and Safety Protocols

• Participants are discouraged from attending if they are unwell at the time of the event/program.
• Limits on event/program registrations help ensure participants get the most out of the experience, while supporting the health and wellbeing of both participants and staff.
• For the comfort and safety of everyone, steps may be taken to ensure venue capacity limits are followed. 

Short-Notice Changes to Program/Events (including Cancellations)

Facilitators schedule these much-loved programs in advance. In the event of unexpected circumstances, such as inclement weather or illness, scheduled programs may be subject to alteration or postponement at short notice. To ensure you stay informed and prepared for any changes related to this program, we encourage all participants to stay connected with the City of Gosnells Youth Instagram page as the event date approaches.