LEARN TO PLAY.LIVE
Start today on your journey to play electronic music live. Become a better DAWless music producer, or take your DAWless/Hybrid music production to the next level.
LearnToPlay.Live is the only hardware synth performance course and education platform, offering a structured, hands-on learning experience for aspiring producers, musicians, and performers. Your one-stop shop for synth-based live music.
What you’ll get in 32 weeks
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✺ Week 1-5
Building a Foundation.
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✺ week 6-11
Refining Techniques.
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✺ Week 12-17
Deep Dives & Mastery.
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✺ Week 18-24
Business & Development.
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✺ week 25-32
Niche & Advanced Topics.
WEEK 1-5
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Core components (synthesizers, drum machines, sequencers, mixers, effects). Budget-friendly options and considerations. How to deal with G.A.S.
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Understanding MIDI connections, audio interfaces, and power distribution. Troubleshooting common connection issues.
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Essential synth parameters (oscillators, filters, envelopes). Creating basic sounds (leads, basses, drums).
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Programming basic drum patterns and creating a driving bass-line. Experimenting with rhythmic variations and swing.
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Creating simple melodies with your synthesizer and exploring basic arpeggiation techniques.
WEEK 6-11
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Exploring delay, reverb, distortion, and modulation effects for live use. Creating atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic textures. Which pedals are suitable for synths
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Techniques for smoothly transitioning between sections and maintaining the flow of your set. Using effects, filter sweeps, and rhythmic variations.
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Exploring different looping techniques and building layers with a looper. Creating dynamic and evolving performances.
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Using sequencers to control your synths and create evolving patterns. Exploring advanced sequencing features like parameter locks and conditional triggers.
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Understanding the importance of gain staging, EQ, and dynamics control in a live setting. Using your mixer effectively to shape your sound.
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Exploring techniques for incorporating improvisation into your live sets. Finding inspiration in the moment and reacting to the audience.
WEEK 12-17
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Exploring the world of modular synthesizers, sound design and their unique capabilities for live performance. Patching techniques for creating dynamic and evolving soundscapes.
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Deep dive into advanced synthesis techniques, such as FM synthesis, wavetable synthesis, LFO’s and complex modulation.
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Exploring the use of external effects processors for creating immersive and spatial soundscapes.
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Stage presence, audience interaction, and building a connection with the crowd.
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Can I make anything with everything?
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Techniques for capturing the energy of your live set for future reference or release.
WEEK 18-24
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TBA
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Building a Live Performance Brand and identifying who you are as an artist—dealing with the ever-changing scope of the industry. A deep dive look at Social Media as a tool for getting noticed and building awareness.
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Sound everywhere
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Protecting your music and your brand identity
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Is it still viable to chase that record label deal or can one sustain by doing it all by yourself?
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Finding venues, negotiating contracts, and promoting your shows.
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Can I change my setup or do I stay with what works?
WEEK 25-32
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How to record segments of your live set on the fly create new ideas.
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How to implement and use Acid driven Bass Synthesizers
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Looking at drum machines, samplers and grooveboxes.
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Talking about Chiefs & Indians and how to create a hierarchy structure
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Looking at Atonality and how otherworldly sounds can inspire
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Entering the world of DIY. Pros & Cons
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Overcoming fear and anxieties and preparation tricks to avoid faillure.
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So, what else is there
a peek of KNOWLEDGE
THREE FREE ONLINE MODULES TO GET THE KICK OF LEARN TO PLAY.LIVE
Module “Do this and get better at making techno grooves”
If you do this and follow these steps, you will get better at making techno grooves that are very simple yet effective! Let me know in the comments if you dig this? And good luck making your own techno grooves!
Module “smaller dawless techno set up”
Today it's all about working a smaller dawless techno setup. After you've started out there comes a time where you have thought out your plan and where you want to take it. If you've overcome the gas problem, chances are you're looking at a small, yet adequate setup that can last you a while.
Module “always use bass arpeggios”
This is why you should always use bass arpeggios on your tracks! It's the way to enhance your groove!
Limited Enrollment discount start sept. 2025
Limited Enrollment discount start sept. 2025
SPECIAL 2025/26 LAUNCH YEAR DISCOUNT : NORMAL PRICE € 5000,- NOW € 2995,-
PRE-ENROLMENT LEARN TO PLAY.LIVE EDUCATION YEAR 2025/26
Start your Pre-Enrolment now!
And receive the full discount of the education year 2025/26. Starting the education in September 2025.
FOR LAUNCH YEAR 2025/26 NOT €5000,- BUT €2995,-
Full professional Curriculum, including all study materials. 32 WEEKS from SEPT. 2025.
Special Industry Professionals to work with.
Download “The DAWless Bible” as reference.
Join webinars / masterclasses all year round.
Get your Package Deals & Discounts on equipment as a member.
Every perk to evolve you as an artist!
Payment plan LEARN TO PLAY.LIVE 32 weeks coursE YEAR 2025/26:
OPTION 1
2025 Launch Discount (-/~ 40% of €5000,-) total payment:
One time €2995,- on direct invoice.
OPTION 2
2025 Launch Discount (-/~ 40% of €5000,-) split payment:
Registration payment €995,- invoice now & start of monthly pay agreement due sept;
Following months: 7x €295,- on invoice including administration cost.
