Learn to produce and DJ, one guide at a time
Practical tutorials from Omar Meho on Ableton, DJing and getting booked. New guides every Tuesday and Friday.
Ableton tutorial
How to Finish a Track in Ableton Live (7 Step Method)
Stuck with a folder of 8 bar loops? Here's the 7 step order I teach my students to finish tracks in Ableton Live, from first idea to export.
DJ tutorial
How to Learn to DJ at Home: 30 Day Beginner Plan
Want to learn to DJ at home? Here's the 30 day plan I give beginners: the gear you need, what to practise each week and the mistakes to avoid.
Ableton tutorial
How to Make a UK Garage Beat in Ableton (Step by Step)
Learn how to make a UK garage beat in Ableton: shuffled 2 step drums, swing, a rolling bassline and classic garage chords, step by step.
DJ tutorial
How to Beatmatch by Ear: Simple Method for Beginners
Learn to beatmatch by ear with a simple 5 step method that works on any controller or CDJ, plus the practice drills I give my DJ students.
Free MIDI inside
How to Write a House Bassline That Grooves (Free MIDI)
Learn how to write a house bassline that grooves: off beat rhythm, root notes, octave jumps and sidechain, plus 700 free bassline MIDI loops.
DJ tips
How to Plan a DJ Set: Track Selection and Energy Flow
How to plan a DJ set that keeps the floor moving: reading your slot, building energy, harmonic mixing and prepping cue points.
DJ tips
How to Get Your First DJ Gig (Advice From a Resident DJ)
How to get your first DJ gig: record a mix that sells you, find the right nights, message promoters properly and turn one booking into the next.
Ableton tips
15 Ableton Live Shortcuts That Will Save You Hours
The Ableton Live shortcuts and workflow habits I use every day, from duplicate and consolidate to templates and grouping. Mac and Windows keys included.