Ableton Live: The School Bundle

Exclusive to UK Music Hubs: the most playable DAW meets the classroom.

Why it’s great for the classroom:

Ableton Live is more than a digital audio workstation - it’s a complete creative toolkit for music education. The School Bundle brings Live 12 Intro into school computers and student devices, with resources designed to unlock every learner’s musical potential. Perfect for composition, performance, remixing and music tech, it’s the DAW that meets students where they are, whether they’re remixing a beat, scoring a film cue, or building a live set.

Live’s hands-on Session View makes music instantly interactive. Students can trigger loops, layer sounds and experiment with rhythm and harmony in real-time. It’s fast, intuitive, and gets students making music straight away: no need to click through menus or wait for loading screens.

What’s Included in the School Bundle:

• Live 12 Intro Site Licence – Unlimited seats for your school’s IT suite

• Up to 150 Education Access Seats – Let students install Live on their own devices

• 10 Additional Sound Packs – A curated set of inspiring samples, instruments and loops

• Classroom Projects and Lesson Plans – Ready-to-go resources for teachers

• Teacher Training – Self-paced CPD via a dedicated learning management system

Progressive Instrument Pathway:

Ableton Live supports progression from primary introduction through to Key Stage 5 and beyond. Students can explore beat-making, live performance, synthesis, sampling, sound design, and music production. With full MIDI and audio capabilities, Live supports learners working with everything from virtual instruments to real-world microphones. It’s compatible with a wide range of hardware, including Push, MIDI controllers, and accessible devices like Ableton Move.

For learners with additional needs, Live includes best-in-class screen reader support and workflow flexibility that allows students to work in their own way.