One-on-one courses are fully tailored to your needs, offered at SEM or online, and accommodate every skill level—from absolute beginner to advanced—ensuring personalised guidance every step of the way.

You may be a complete beginner, or already have experience at home or in a studio but struggling with certain areas. 1-2-1 training is also suitable if you’re not quite old enough to take our longer courses (16+), but you’d like to get started!

Topics on some areas we can cover on a 1-2-1 include:

• Ableton Live 
• Logic Pro 
• Recording
• Mixdown 
• Synthesis
• Mastering
• Music Composition

Our tutors adapt their teaching approach to suit your preferences—whether you already know what you want to learn or prefer a structured curriculum—to ensure you gain the comprehensive skills you need.

Course at a glance

Training format: Private 1-to-1 music production tuition, or shared lessons for two people
Experience level: Complete beginner to advanced
Training options: 4, 12 or 20 hours
Schedule: Flexible lesson dates and times arranged around tutor availability
Location: SEM Studios, Manchester
Software: Ableton Live or Logic Pro
Equipment: Professional studio equipment, monitoring and software are provided
Training tailored to: Your experience, preferred genres, software and creative goals
Subjects covered: MIDI and audio recording, drum programming, sampling, synthesis, arrangement, effects, automation, mixing and completing tracks
Teaching approach: Live tutor demonstrations, practical exercises and direct feedback on your own music
Previous experience: No music-production or music-theory knowledge is required
Minimum age: 16+