Let’s work together!

I offer 1-2-1 sessions in Music Composition & Production

Would you like to hone your skills as a composer/producer? Would you like to level-up your demos so they are of a professional standard? I can help you reach your goal of a professionally ready piece or song.

I can offer online or in-person sessions (in London) to help you explore your goals as a musician.

We can have a free 15 consultation minute call to explore your goals.

I can help you with…

  • I teach Ableton Live through a structured, practical approach tailored to your goals, experience and preferred learning pace.

    What I cover

    • Fundamentals: session vs arrangement view, clip and scene workflow, recording audio and MIDI, warping and tempo management.

    • Editing and arrangement: comping, grouping, automation, warping advanced material, and efficient workflow techniques to speed up production.

    • Sound design: using Ableton’s instruments (Wavetable, Operator, Sampler, Simpler), effects chains, synthesis basics, resampling and layering.

    • Sampling and beat-making: chopping samples, drum racks, groove extraction, swing and humanisation techniques.

    • Mixing and processing: EQ, compression, saturation, parallel processing, bussing, gain staging and loudness management for mixes that translate.

    • Creative techniques: MIDI effects (Arpeggiator, Scale, Random), Max for Live essentials, creative routing, sidechain and audio-to-MIDI workflows.

    • Live performance: building sets in Session view, clip launch quantisation, follow actions, MIDI mapping, hardware integration and set preparation for shows.

    • Project finishing and delivery: stem export, mastering prep, collaboration workflows and version control.

  • I offer tailored Logic Pro support sessions covering everything you need to complete projects faster, work more creatively and solve technical issues with confidence.

    What I cover

    • Project setup and workflow optimisation: organisation, templates, track stacks, buses, naming and colour-coding, folder structures, and efficient session templates for different workflows (recording, mixing, scoring).

    • Recording techniques: audio routing, I/O setup, input monitoring, comping, punch recording, MIDI recording and quantisation, external hardware integration, and best mic/DI practices.

    • MIDI editing and virtual instruments: Piano Roll, Step Input, MIDI Transform, Smart Controls, articulations, expression mapping, sample library management and getting realistic performances from software instruments.

    • Editing and comping: advanced audio editing, take folders, Flex Time and Pitch, beat mapping, tempo detection, elastic audio techniques and aligning live performances to click without artefacts.

    • Mixing and FX: channel strip workflow, EQ, compression, transient shaping, parallel processing, automation, aux/bus use, reverb/delay placement, creative FX chains and mastering considerations.

    • Synthesis and sound design: Alchemy, ES2, Sculpture basics, layering, modulation routing, and building patches for pads, basses, leads and textures.

    • Sample libraries and third‑party plugins: installation, authorisation, optimisation, AU plugin management, freezing tracks to save CPU, and troubleshooting performance problems.

    • Scoring and tempo map work: tempo maps, SMPTE sync, video import, markers, click setup for picture, and exporting stems/frames for post-production.

    • Advanced routing and bussing: sidechain setups, multichannel routing, stem exporting, bus architecture for mix efficiency and stem delivery formats.

    • Automation and mastering prep: writing automation, trim automation, automation preferences, final bounce settings, loudness metering and preparing tracks for mastering or distribution.

    • Troubleshooting and system optimisation: resolving crashes, project recovery, plugin conflicts, sample-rate issues, MIDI latency, buffer settings and optimising macOS for audio performance.

    • Teaching and workflow coaching: personalised sessions to upskill you, project-based learning, shortcuts, key commands, custom templates and checklists to accelerate future sessions.

  • Lets develop your musical idea and explore orchestration, arrangement, harmony, voice-leading.

Get in touch

Will has been the most amazing teacher. He’s helped me to improve my confidence as a composer and producer, thanks to his sessions I now have a new EP of music. He is warm and friendly and makes me feel inspired to compose.

—Lea Gatt