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Ableton

Following the launch of our Ableton Secondary project, we’re sharing some video tutorials and units of work to help you get up and running. A good place to start is having a look at the Ableton Classroom Projects which have project files, resources and lessons plans available to download now.

Tutorials and Ableton web tools:

https://learningsynths.ableton.com

https://learningmusic.ableton.com

https://www.ableton.com/en/push/learn-push/

Ableton tutorial videos on the LMS YouTube channel:

https://bit.ly/ABLETONLMS 

Ableton units of work:

You’re also able to access the Junglevine resource, created by teacher and Ableton Certified Trainer James Tuck, which you can get up and running in Ableton Live Intro:

Junglevine V2 (Live 11) Project (1)

Dave Shooter has created a unit of work called EDM Lights which you can open straight into Live Intro from the .als file in the zipped folder below, including all resources and instructions:

EDM Lights project

To get involved in our unique Ableton project for secondary schools, sixth forms and secondary special schools/alternative provision, please contact ben.rapp@lancashire.gov.uk  

Ableton sessions to get you started:

These projects include a written overview and a link to a YouTube short to start you off.

Basic Band (zip) – A four-piece band set up with an example loop ready to go

Space Atmos (zip) – Atmospheric space sounds set up with an example loop and space fx sounds

 

Charanga YuStudio

YuStudio is a significant addition to Charanga’s suite of teaching and learning apps for music education. As well as supporting audio recording and MIDI input, we’ve commissioned a series of high-quality loops and sounds from top musicians.

YuStudio has all the features you would expect from a Digital Audio Workstation. It’s easy to make it available to ALL of your students through our Yumu online learning space or Google Classroom – enabling you to set assignments for your students and access their work.

Compatible with most devices, including mobile, we’ve designed YuStudio for an educational setting based on five years of consultation with secondary music teachers. We believe it’s the most accessible DAW anywhere in the world today.

https://charanga.com/site/secondary/yustudio/ 

Here is a resource, help sheet and unit of work for teachers created from our Charanga YuStudio KS2 WCIT pilot:

YuStudio in the classroom by Francis Ajiteru

 

Our Music Technology Offers

Music Technology WCIT (Key Stage 2, 3 & 4)

Specialist support and resources to teach whole class music using Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) and Ableton Push 2.

A unique offer leading the way with teaching music technology in the classroom using Charanga YuStudio, GarageBand, and Ableton software alongside the Ableton Push 2.

At Key Stage 2, it will be delivered as Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT) with a visiting LMS teacher. At Key Stage 3 and 4 it can be either delivered by a visiting specialist or by school staff.

 

GarageBand WCIT (Key Stage 2)

A term-long project using the free Apple app GarageBand. A specialist LMS teacher will work with your pupils alongside the class teacher and teaching assistants.

What you need to provide: 

  •  iPads or Macs with up to date GarageBand app and headphones for each pupil
  •  A suitable space with access to a screen and projector, linked to a sound system
  •  A suitable space with access to a screen and projector, linked to a sound system
  • The time for the teacher or TA to co-deliver the lessons

Cost:

£617 (one term), £1851 per year (1 hour 15 minutes x 34 weeks) 2024 – 25

 

Charanga YuStudio WCIT (Key Stage 2 & 3)

LMS will provide access to YuStudio which is cloud based software – you won’t need to download anything and pupils can access YuStudio at home.

A specialist LMS teacher will work with your pupils alongside the class teacher and teaching assistants. All LMS SLA contract schools have FREE access to Charanga Secondary resources so can deliver this in school too.

What you need to provide:

  •  Computers (laptop or desktop) or tablets (iPad or similar) and headphones for each pupil
  •  A suitable space with access to a screen and projector, linked to a sound system
  •  The time for the teacher to co-deliver the lessons
  •  Access to Wi-Fi
  •  Support for setting up pupils’ Charanga Yumu accounts (so they can access YuStudio at home)

Cost:

2024 – 25

Charanga YuStudio – £1747 per year (1 hour 15 minutes x 34 weeks)

maximum 34 pupils per class

Additional weeks cost £51.00

One term option available

 

Ableton WCIT (Key Stage 3 & 4)

LMS will provide Ableton “Live Intro” licences for school computers and loan of one Ableton Push 2 device (additional devices can be rented at £15 per device per term). There is also the option to buy in a specialist LMS teacher for a term to work with your pupils (additional devices are provided as part of this teaching package).

What you need to provide:

  • Computers (PC or Mac – system requirements) and headphones for each pupil
  •  Pupils will generally work in pairs on one Push 2 device so headphone splitters are also essential
  •  A suitable space with access to a screen and projector, linked to a sound system
  •  A set up/preparation week prior too lessons starting
  •  For teaching package, the time for the teacher to co-deliver the lessons
  •  Internet access

Cost: 

Ableton £1747 per year, £582 (one term). (1 hour 15 minutes x 34 weeks). 2024 – 25  

Ableton Push 2 rental per device £15 per term, £45 per year.

 

Free Technology Resources and Training for Secondary Schools and Colleges.

All state secondary schools and colleges in Lancashire can benefit from our unique collaboration with Ableton, accessing software licences and a loan of a Push 2 device at no cost to the school. This will be supported by ongoing training and support. Additional Push 2 units can be rented for £15 per term per device.

There are also a number of other Music Technology offers as part of our free Secondary Upgrades offer and schools buying in tuition through an SLA can access Charanga Secondary for free.

 

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The incredible Broadfield Specialist school show the impact and reach of using Ableton Push 2 and Live in their curriculum and setting. In this short video, teachers Danny and Ste offer insights into how this amazing equipment has changed their music curriculum, offer some tips and we see Ableton and Push 2 in action.

Lancashire Music Service is proud to have an innovative partnership with Ableton, enabling us to provide Secondary, Specialist Schools and PRUs with Ableton Push 2 and Live Licences at no cost to schools. This enables music technology to be a core part of any music curriculum removing barriers and improving acess for young people across the county. 

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To join our ensembles, music centres, or to book lessons through Lancashire Music Service, visit https://bit.ly/BOOKLMS. 
For more videos like this one, subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/LMSSUBSCRIBE. 
More opportunities for you to learn with us are down below.

🎥PLAYLISTS YOU’LL ALL ENJOY:

🎵JUMP UP JOIN IN - http://bit.ly/JUMPUPJOININ
🎵VOICE LESSON, SONGS, WARMUPS - http://bit.ly/LMSVOICE
🎹KEYBOARD AND PIANO MUSIC - http://bit.ly/LMSPIANO
🎻TIPS FOR STRING PLAYERS - https://bit.ly/2ANBbUA
🎺TIPS FOR BRASS PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSBRASS
🎸TIPS AND TUNES FOR GUITAR PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSGUITAR
🎵BIG SING - http://bit.ly/LMSBIGSING

OUR COUNTY ENSEMBLES:

🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYBB
🎻LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -  http://bit.ly/LMSLSSO
🎻LANCASHIRE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLYSO
🎵LANCASHIRE YOUTH CONCERT BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYCB
🎵LANCASHIRE JAZZ YOUTH VOCAL ENSEMBLE - http://bit.ly/LMSJYVE
🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA -   http://bit.ly/LMSLYJO
🎺LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS JAZZ ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLSJO 
🎵LANCASHIRE MUSIC HUB COLLABORATIONS - http://bit.ly/LMSHUBCOLLAB

LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES:

🎺LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES http://bit.ly/LMSMCENTRES

🔗LINKS FOR FAMILIES:

📄Sign up to our Newsletter -            http://bit.ly/LMSNEWS
🔓Apply for Music Lessons Online -  http://bit.ly/BOOKLMS

🔗LINKS FOR SCHOOLS:

Get involved in our workshops and projects -   https://bit.ly/LMSCPD
Book a Music Upgrade for your Secondary School -  https://bit.ly/MUSICUPGRADE

📱FOLLOW US:

🐦TWITTER -        https://bit.ly/3cNylwa
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