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DubSpot announces the implementation of a massive Ableton Live 8 curriculum update. Included are 3 new advanced levels (4.5.6) of Live 8 training, plus an overhaul and update of Levels (1.2.3), injecting the APC40 on Day 1. Most significant, the school is proud to introduce the DubSpot Certificate Program, which awards a DubSpot Producers Certificate in Ableton Live 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 Head Architect Jon Margulies, (Ableton Live 7 & 8 Power!/ Hobotech), along with DJ Kiva (founder of Adios Babylon), Chris Petti (former Propellerhead mainstay), Mike Hatsis (founder of Track Team Audio) and Heinrich Zwahlen (synthesis guru and Ableton Certified Instructor). This talented team of experts allows DubSpot to provide the highest quality of Ableton instruction available.

DubSpot Certificate Courses: Ableton Live 8
Upcoming Start Dates

9.16.09 – Wed,Fri / 6:15-9pm (6-months, 2x per week)
9.17.09 - Thu / 9:15pm-12am (Full-Year, 1x per week)
11.09.09 – Mon,Wed,Fri. / 3:15-6pm (3-months, 3x per week)
11.10.09 – Tue,Thur / 10:15am-1pm (6-months, 2x per week)
More Info Here>>

Additional Announcements
Live 8 U.S. Session NYC: Richie Hawtin & Ambivalent Video: To celebrate the success of the DubSpot’s Live 8 U.S. Session Tour stop in NYC, they are releasing a series of videos featuring Richie Hawtin and Ambivalent 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. See Videos Here>>

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

New Ableton Live 8 Video Tutorial: - Dynamic Dubstep Drums & Beats
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. Experience It Here>>

The school is also announcing the creation of an entirely new class, called Essential Music Foundation (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. See More Here>>

Additional Certificate Course start Dates
01.13.10 – Wed.Fri / 6:15-9pm (6-month course, meets 2x per week)
02.10.10 – 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.

Ableton Live 8 Levels 1.2.3
08.18.09 - Tues & Thurs 10:15am-1:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week)
09.16.09 - Weds & Fri 6:15pm - 9:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week)
09.17.09 - Thurs 9:15pm-12:00am (6-month course, meets 1x per week)
11.10.09 - Tues & Thurs 10:15am-1:00pm (3-month course, meets 2x per week)

Advanced Levels 4.5.6
09.14.09 - Mon/Wed/Fri's 3:15-6:00pm (2-month course, meets 3x per week)

For more info on these Ableton classes and more, please go to: www.dubspot.com.



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