[B]DubSpot[/B] announces the implementation of a massive [B]Ableton Live 8[/B] curriculum update. Included are [B]3 new advanced levels[/B] (4.5.6) of Live 8 training, plus an overhaul and update of Levels (1.2.3), injecting the [B]APC40[/B] on Day 1. Most significant, the school is proud to introduce the [B]DubSpot Certificate Program[/B], which awards a [URL="https://www.dubspot.com/pages/ableton.jsp"][I]DubSpot Producers Certificate in Ableton Live[/I][/URL] after the successful completion of all 6 levels. The new certificate program affirms DubSpot’s commitment to the high-quality educational experience they provide their students.

The most recent update is also DubSpot’s most expansive to date, involving hundreds of hours and half a year of development by their top-notch instructors, including [B]Head Architect Jon Margulies[/B], (Ableton Live 7 & 8 Power!/ Hobotech), along with [B]DJ Kiva[/B] (founder of Adios Babylon),[B] Chris Petti[/B] (former Propellerhead mainstay), [B]Mike Hatsis[/B] (founder of Track Team Audio) and [B]Heinrich Zwahlen[/B] (synthesis guru and Ableton Certified Instructor). This talented team of experts allows DubSpot to provide the highest quality of Ableton instruction available.

[B][U]DubSpot Certificate Courses: Ableton Live 8[/U][/B] [B][I]Upcoming Start Dates[/I][/B]

[B]9.16.09[/B] – Wed,Fri / 6:15-9pm (6-months, 2x per week) [B]9.17.09[/B] - Thu / 9:15pm-12am (Full-Year, 1x per week) [B]11.09.09[/B] – Mon,Wed,Fri. / 3:15-6pm (3-months, 3x per week)
[B]11.10.09[/B] – Tue,Thur / 10:15am-1pm (6-months, 2x per week)
[URL="https://www.dubspot.com/pages/ableton.jsp"]More Info Here>>[/URL]

[B][U]Additional Announcements[/U][/B] [B][I]Live 8 U.S. Session NYC: Richie Hawtin & Ambivalent Video:[/I][/B] To celebrate the success of the [B]DubSpot’s Live 8 U.S. Session Tour[/B] stop in NYC, they are releasing a series of videos featuring [B]Richie Hawtin[/B] and [B]Ambivalent[/B] in one of the many great presentations that occurred over the weekend. They discussed various aspects of their careers, from production and performance techniques to finding new motivation and more. [URL="http://dubspot.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/13/dubspots-ableton-tour-nyc-video-richie-hawtin-ambivalent-fro.html"]See Videos Here>>[/URL]

[B][I]Live 8 U.S. Session LA Dates Announced:[/I][/B] The 3rd leg of the tour will be [B]Los Angeles[/B], over the weekend of [B][U]October 17th & 18th[/U][/B]. [B] Kid Beyond[/B] is already confirmed to present, as well as [B]Barry Cole[/B] (Spot Music, Blue Mountain Publishing) with many more to come soon. The 4th stop will be in [B]Austin, Texas[/B] on [B][U]November 14th & 15th[/U][/B]. As usual, a selection of DubSpot’s expert instructors will be on hand for both events. A new tour website is coming as well.

[U][B]New Ableton Live 8 Video Tutorial: - Dynamic Dubstep Drums & Beats[/B][/U] Back home in New York, DubSpot instructor Mike Hatsis has continued upon the success of his Dubstep wobble video tutorial to present a second installation, this time detailing drum and beat creation in the genre. [URL="http://dubspot.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/13/video-tutorials-ableton-live-8-dynamic-dubstep-drums-beats.html"]Experience It Here>>[/URL]

The school is also announcing the creation of an entirely new class, called [URL="http://dubspot.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/13/new-course-debut-essential-music-foundation-emf.html"]Essential Music Foundation[/URL] (EMF). Masterminded by DubSpot instructor DJ Kiva, in association with Mixing & Mastering instructor Daniel Wyatt and DubSpot associate Samuel Buonaugurio Jr., the new course aims to give students a rock solid foundation for a career in composition and production by examining the fundamentals of good musicianship. This class is an incredibly valuable addition to the DubSpot curriculum; more information is available on the blog. [URL="http://dubspot.squarespace.com/blog/2009/8/13/new-course-debut-essential-music-foundation-emf.html"]See More Here>>[/URL]

[B][U]Additional Certificate Course start Dates[/U][/B] [B]01.13.10[/B] – Wed.Fri / 6:15-9pm (6-month course, meets 2x per week) [B]02.10.10[/B] – Mon.Wed.Fri / 3:15-6pm (3-month course, meets 3x per week) Note: Packages taken separately are still eligible for the certificate. See start dates below.

[URL="https://www.dubspot.com/pages/ableton.jsp#course_display"]Ableton Live 8 Levels 1.2.3[/URL] [B]08.18.09[/B] - Tues & Thurs 10:15am-1:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week) [B]09.16.09[/B] - Weds & Fri 6:15pm - 9:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week) [B]09.17.09[/B] - Thurs 9:15pm-12:00am (6-month course, meets 1x per week) [B]11.10.09[/B] - Tues & Thurs 10:15am-1:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week)

[URL="https://www.dubspot.com/pages/ableton.jsp#course_display"]Advanced Levels 4.5.6[/URL] [B]09.14.09[/B] - Mon/Wed/Fri's 3:15-6:00pm (2-month course, meets 3x per week)

[B]For more info on these Ableton classes and more, please go to: [URL="http://www.dubspot.com"]www.dubspot.com[/URL].[/B]

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