Doors Open UNLOCKED: Creating sound worlds with Ableton

We're thrilled to announce Doors Open UNLOCKED: Creating sound worlds with Ableton - a free, interactive six-part online workshop series that takes you deep into musical sound design within Ableton Live.

What you'll learn
Through talks and tutorials with industry experts, you'll explore creative and technical methods for sound design whilst discovering career pathways across games, film, and other disciplines. You'll gain practical skills in Ableton Live, learn real-world workflow approaches, and receive professional insights into building a career in sound design.

Why we're doing this
Ableton, the team behind Live, Push, Move, and Note, is committed to supporting music makers at all levels and strengthening the wider music ecosystem. This collaboration with Doors Open aims to lower barriers through knowledge sharing and help people explore different pathways into the music industry. It's your chance to hear from experienced professionals, ask questions, and gain a clearer understanding of where you might fit into the world of sound design.

Who can apply
The workshops are free and open to anyone aged 18 and above with no upper age limit. However, places are limited to ensure a quality experience, encourage interactive engagement, and facilitate peer networking.

The primary aim of UNLOCKED: Careers is to address the lack of diversity within the music industry. We will prioritise applications from FLINTA, POC and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with visible and non-visible disabilities, people from lower-income households, and those facing any other barriers to accessing a career in music.

How to apply
You can apply in writing, or record yourself via audio or video and include links under each question. If you have any specific access needs relating to the application process or the project itself, please contact iona@doorsopen.co

Workshop details
This six-part series takes place online on consecutive Tuesdays in February and March, 18:30-20:00 GMT / 19:30-21:00 CET, kicking off on 24th February with a skills session on Ableton Live key tools and techniques for sound design.

Priority will be given to applicants who can attend all sessions.

- Session 1, Tuesday 24th February - Creating Sound Worlds in Ableton with Mel Uye-Parker (90 min)

- Session 2, Tuesday 3rd March - Creating Sound Worlds in Ableton II with Mel Uye-Parker (90 min)

- Session 3, Tuesday 10th March - Sound Design within Film Scoring with Sam Slater Part 1 (90 min)

- Session 4, Tuesday 17th March - Sound Design within Film Scoring with Sam Slater Part 2 (90 min)

- Session 5, Tuesday 24th March - Sound Worlds for Video Games with A.Fruit Part 1 (90 min)

- Session 6, Tuesday 31st March - Sound Worlds for Video Games with A.Fruit Part 2 (90 min)

Application deadline: January 27th 2026.

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