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The RnB Harmony workshop is now online!
This one is a bit longer almost 3 hours!

You can watch the first 30 min here -> sidebrain.net/product/rnb-...

For more chord focused theory check out the Chord Theory Workshop -> sidebrain.net/product/chor...
RnB Harmony - Side Brain
Access to full class video + session downloads This session will focus on: How to RnB Harmony Chord Extensions Borrowed Chords Pentatnoic Improvazation Lead Harmonization Convolution Filtering Chord V...
sidebrain.net
February 2, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Reposted by Side Brain
If you go to Ableton's home page right now you'll find a lovely new article by Joseph Joyce about The GRAMMY Museum's Sonic Playground exhibit and the Live Lab event that featured myself, Yeuda Ben-atar @sidebrain.bsky.social, Brendan Hogan, and Jasen Emmons.
February 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Some progressions for Sunday’s RnB class
Link in bio
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Great cover story on the Ableton about the event we did a few months ago at the Grammy Museum with the legendary Moldover
GRAMMY Museum’s Sonic Playground: Making Music Barrier-Free
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the GRAMMY Museum’s Sonic Playground, a space where anyone can step into making music.
www.ableton.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Modern RnB Harmony Stacks workshop - Sunday, February 1st
More info & tickets through the link in bio!
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
In this video we check out two Mod Wheel expression techniques.
1. Pentatonic Harmonization
2. Gate Triggering

Full guide with a lot more techniques on my website.

#ableton #abletonlive #abletonmidi #abletonhacks #abletontips #midi #modwheel
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
New video exploring more advanced uses for the Mod Wheel!
Mod Wheel Techniques You Should Know
YouTube video by Side Brain
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The RnB Drum Programming workshop is now online!
You can check out the first 20 min from the session here -> sidebrain.net/product/rnb-...

The Ableton Project provided covering 12 different RnB Drum Styles
RnB Drum Programming - Side Brain
Access to full class video + session downloads This session will focus on: How to RnB Drum Programming MIDI Tools Sequencing Techniques Browser Organization Syncopated, Triplets and Bounce Grooves 6/8...
sidebrain.net
January 26, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Getting ready for the RnB Drum Programming workshop on Sunday (January 25th, link in bio).
The sound similarity feature inside the drum rack is so powerful!
January 23, 2026 at 7:48 PM
My 2nd video in the new tutorial series for the official Ableton YouTube.

It’s an honor!
How to harmonize and layer your vocals
YouTube video by Ableton
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Upcoming Ableton Workshop
Sunday, January 25th
Link in bio
January 21, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Ableton are hosting a full day of workshops at their Pasadena space.
I’m teaching the advanced session!
Free tickets available while they last ->
www.eventbrite.com/e/ableton-ed...
January 20, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Free Ableton Roar Preset Pack!

17 Roar presets for drums, keys, bass, and leads

Get it on my website under Preset Packs
January 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Free workshop today!
January 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sunday, January 18th
Free Workshop with Special Guest Philip Meyer + Giveaways!
Free with RSVP 👇
FREE WORKSHOP with Special Guest Philip Meyer! + Giveaways + Risset Rhythms
Philip Meyer is one of the most prolific computer artists and educators in LA. He is a Max certified trainer. Works closely with Cycling 74' and Ablet
sidebrain.gumroad.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Who’s going to NAMM?
January 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Since Apple added an automatic block quarantine for plugins from unidentified developers it can be a bit tricky to install and load free plugins in your DAW.

Here is a step by step
January 10, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Ableton just posted a new video on their Youtube channel
Who is this guy in the video? I like him a lot and it’s most definitely probably not me
How to Remix a Track in Ableton Live
YouTube video by Ableton
m.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
2026 is here!
Huge thank you to everyone for the support and for such an amazing year.
We officially passed 100 workshops 🎉
Weekly sessions resume January 18th with a very special guest TBA.
In the meanwhile, the most popular workshop of the year ->
sidebrain.net/product/la-b...
January 1, 2026 at 3:03 PM
End of the Year sale at The Vault!
Genre based workshops
Https://sidebrain.net/vault
December 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
We got A LOT of giveaways this upcoming Sunday (free with RSVP!)

We also got prizes from
Ableton, ManifestAudio H1Data, Killihu, Zack Steinkamp, Wavefolded and more!

Link in bio
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Generative Pentatonic Melodies that you can improvise with thanks to the free REDUCE MIDI tool from @h1data.bsky.social !
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New on YouTube!
Create a Left-Field Bass Drop in Ableton Live | Side Brain's Study Group
YouTube video by Side Brain
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Special free session coming up Sunday, December 21st to celebrate the end of the year.

Ableton and music production Q&A followed by A LOT of giveaways from different developers.
Full list of giveaways and RSVP link -> shorturl.at/HDGCw
December 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM