Ableton Live & Music Production Courses in Istanbul
Turn your ideas into finished tracks. SonarHouse teaches music production in Ableton Live hands-on in its studios in Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, Istanbul. Learn to produce your own music, design your own sounds and mix to industry standards, whether you’re opening Ableton for the first time or struggling to finish your tracks. English-speaking students take 1-to-1 lessons with Mehmet Akar.
Music Production Courses for Every Level
Whether you’re opening Ableton Live for the first time or can’t seem to finish your tracks, there’s a program for you.
Ableton Live Course
Starts from zero: the Ableton Live interface, a basic production workflow and building your first track.
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Mix & Create
For producers with basic Ableton skills: learn to connect the elements of a track into a coherent, well-balanced mix.
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Synthesis
A sound design program: create original sounds with analog and digital synthesizers and build your own sound palette.
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Ableton Full
From the basics to advanced level: a complete program for anyone who wants to become a fully equipped producer from scratch.
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Mix & Mastering
Learn professional mixing and mastering techniques hands-on and bring your tracks up to release quality.
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Production & Arrangement Masterclass
Drum layering, bass design, automation and arrangement techniques to take your tracks all the way to finished.
Ask on WhatsApp →1-to-1 Music Production Lessons in English
If you don’t speak Turkish, you can learn music production in 1-to-1 private lessons with Mehmet Akar, founder of SonarHouse, with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. Group classes are taught in Turkish.
Why Ableton Live for Music Production?
Produce with the industry standard. Ableton Live stands out in electronic music for its flexible workflow, Session View and powerful built-in effects. It’s the first choice of producers making Progressive House, Tech House, Techno and Minimal. In our courses you don’t just learn the software: you practise drum layering, bass design, automation and arrangement hands-on.
Session View Workflow
A flexible, non-linear environment that lets you try out ideas instantly.
Powerful Built-In Effects
Professional sound design without needing extra plugins.
Industry Standard
The first choice of Progressive House, Tech House, Techno and Minimal producers.
Hands-On Arrangement
Learn to finish your tracks with drum layering, bass design and automation techniques.
Learn from an Active Music Producer
Work one-to-one with an instructor who is still actively producing and has experience on stage and in the studio.
Mehmet Akar
With over 20 years in the music industry, he teaches in-depth courses on music production and sound design in Ableton Live.
Acoustically Designed Production Studios
You work one-to-one in an acoustically treated production studio with industry-standard equipment.
Music Production Courses: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take music production lessons in English?
+Yes. Music production lessons in English are available as 1-to-1 private lessons with Mehmet Akar, in our studio in Istanbul or online. Group classes are taught in Turkish. Message us on WhatsApp to plan your lessons.
Do I need to know music theory before I start?
+No. Our beginner program requires no prior knowledge. Music theory and production logic are taught hands-on as the lessons progress.
Do I need to bring my own computer or Ableton Live license?
+No. The hardware and software you need are ready in our studio. If you’d like to practise on your own laptop, you’re welcome to bring it.
Will I be able to finish my own tracks?
+That’s the goal. Our curriculum, especially the Production & Arrangement Masterclass, dedicates time to arrangement and finishing techniques, so you end up with completed tracks rather than unfinished ideas.
Which software and plugins do you use?
+Our main DAW is Ableton Live. In mix & mastering and advanced courses we use FabFilter and UAD plugins. Our software synths include VCV Rack, Pigments, Mini V, Diva, Omnisphere, DS Thorn and more.
Where do the lessons take place?
+In the SonarHouse production studios in Seyrantepe, Kağıthane, 150 m from Seyrantepe metro station and a few minutes from Maslak and Levent on the M2 line. See the contact page for directions.
Start Your Music Journey
Tell us about your level and goals, and we’ll find the right program for you.
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