What about plugins - VST, AU?

Yes, covered - installing and using VST/AU plugins, and even running FL Studio itself as a plugin inside another DAW.

Does the course go into mixing, or just beat-making?

Both - there's a dedicated deep dive into FL Studio's mixing tools alongside the beat-making and arrangement side.

Can I take this online?

Yes - classes are live and interactive whether you join in-person or online.

Is 1-on-1 instruction available?

Yes - see FL Studio Private Instruction to connect with a specialist.

How long is the course?

36 hours as a group course, or 20 hours 1-on-1.

FL Studio Class

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FL Studio on screen: the Playlist arranged with drum, bass and synth clips, the Channel Rack open on a Loop Starter genre list, and automation lanes for Waveshaper, Vocodex, Delay and Reverb

Course — Seattle

At a glance

Duration

36 hours

Format

In-person in Seattle or Live Online

Deep, not broad

Every major element covered in detail, with real-world technique throughout

You leave with

Beats built, sound shaped, tracks finished

Already making tracks?

Structured training that experienced FL users still take something from

FL Studio Course

Build Beats. Shape Sound. Finish Tracks.

FL Studio has become a go-to DAW for electronic music producers and beat-makers around the world—but whatever your genre, if FL is your weapon of choice, and you want your name on this list of notable users, this course will give you the tools and confidence to have the best chance.

Seattle students take the FL Class in a small group at our studio, or live online in the same session with the same instructor, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. The city has a deep electronic and independent music scene, and our teachers are part of it.

Main Menu Bar

→File Menu
→Edit Menu
→Add Menu
→Patterns Menu
→View Menu
→Options Menu
→Tools Menu
→Help Menu

Toolbar

→Editing the Toolbar
→Main Menu
→Title & Hint Panel
→Transport Panel
→CPU & Memory Panel
→Global Snap Panel
→Output Panel
→Online Panel
→Pattern Panel
→Shortcut Icons
→Time Panel
→Multilink Controllers Icon
→Main Volume & Pitch Panel
→Window Controls

File Browser

→Plugin Database
→Project Browser
→Advanced folder stuff

Channel Rack & Step Sequencer

→Channel Button Menu

Channel Settings

→Main Control
→Sampler Setting
→Instrument Setting
→Miscellaneous Setting
→Automation Clip Setting
→Layer Setting
→Plugin Window Setting

Piano Roll

→Piano Roll Arpeggiator
→Piano Roll Articulator
→Piano Roll Chopper
→Piano Roll Claw Machine
→Piano Roll Flam Tool
→Piano Roll Flip Tool
→Piano Roll LFO Tool
→Piano Roll Key Limiter Tool
→Piano Roll Menu
→Import MIDI Data Dialog
→Piano Roll Quantizer
→Piano Roll Randomizer
→Riff Machine
→Piano Roll Scale Level Tool
→Piano Roll Strum Tool

Playlist

→Patterns
→Audio Clips
→Automation Clips
→Performance Mode

Instrument / Generator Plugins

→We explore all the instruments FL studio has to offer, which are too many to list here!

Mixer & Mixing

→We dive deep into the vast mixing tools that come with FL Studio, which are too many to list here!

Recording: Audio, Notes & Automation

→Audio Recording
→Audio Interfaces (USB Microphones)
→Note Recording
→Note Step Entry
→Automation Recording
→Linking USB/MIDI Controllers
→MIDI Scripting
→Preconfigured Controllers (USB/MIDI)
→Linking Internal Controller Plugins
→Mapping Formula
→Automation Clips
→Automation Event Editor
→LFO Tool
→Scale Levels Tool
→Import MIDI Data Tool

Edison Wave Editor & Recorder

→Edison: Sample Properties
→Edison: Amp Tool
→Edison: Blur Tool
→Edison: Convolution / Reverb Tool
→Edison: Claw Machine Tool
→Edison: Drum Tool
→Edison: Equalize Tool
→Edison: Noise Removal Tool
→Edison: Script Tool
→Edison: Time Stretch / Pitch Shift Tool
→Edison: Tune Loop Tool

ReWire Support

→Client Mode
→Host Mode

Installing & Using VST / AU Plugins

→FL Studio as a Plugin (VST / AU)

Whether you're a complete beginner or already making tracks in FL, this 36-hour course delivers deep, structured training in music production, beat-making, and engineering. We cover every major element in detail, packed with real-world tips and techniques that even experienced users find game-changing. You’ll leave with a solid workflow, polished production skills, and a competitive edge over anyone stuck in YouTube rabbit holes.

Classes are live and interactive—in-person or live online—so you can ask questions and get feedback in the momentwhen you're inspired... or confused. It’s this kind of immediate, practical support that makes in-person learning so effective. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.

Testimonials

In our students' words.

“The course is very friendly and engaging. Any and all questions will be asked with no hesitation or frustration, and it helps everyone else in the class that might have the same question in mind.”

Ryan Conway

Instructors

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Before you enrol.

Tuition

$1499 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $1799 + $200 Registration

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