Become a World-Class Playback Engineer

Go Beyond Tutorials, Gain Skills (Finally)

I'm going to guess you're here because you've watched approximately 847 YouTube tutorials about Ableton Live, and still, you feel like you don't "get it".

It's not your fault.

Because tutorials teach you software. They don't teach you skills.

That's why I created All-Access - the world's largest collection of playback knowledge (over 30,000 minutes) hosted on From Studio to Stage, an Ableton Live Certified Training Center.

This isn't another course.

It's an "unfair advantage" that gives you knowledge and support to finally "get it".

And that's exactly why I want to share this opportunity with you.

Here's how it works:

Start With The Playback Method™

Start with a clear path, The Playback Method™.

My core curriculum walks you through the 4 stages of playback that every professional must master:

🎯 Prep - Learn what it takes to prep for the gig, build a rock-solid rig, and manage lots of content and changes.

💻 Program - Quickly program Ableton sets, integrate MIDI and LTC, and build for instant changes, and flexibility. No wasted mouse clicks.

🎵 Practice - Help your band practice, and keep rehearsals moving with lightning fast edits.

🎤 Perform - Don't be a distraction, and respond effortlessly to last minute changes, and in the moment mistakes.

No more guessing. No more hoping.

Just a clear path from "I have no idea what I'm doing" to "I can handle anything you throw at me."

Then Master Your Gear

Setlist Management: AbleSet, Setlist, LIOBOX, Conductor, TAZ SP

MIDI Controllers: Oakboard Mini, Slide Duo, Floor Vista, LIOBOXv2

MIDI Interfaces: iConnectivity mioXC, mioXM, mioXL

Audio Interfaces: PlayAUDIO1U, Dante (DVS), Exbox.MD

And Learn to Use Ableton to Control Everything

Video: Resolume, PVP, ProPresenter

Lights: LightKey, Vista, Luminair, DMX-IS

Lyrics/Teleprompter: ProPresenter

Instruments: Keys, Drums, Vocals

Get Instant Answers

Because I'm not always available to answer your random 2 AM questions, I built something better:

🔍 Ask - AI-powered search that gives you instant answers

📋 Guide - Step-by-step instructions for any situation

🎓 Coach - Personal AI tutor that never gets tired of your questions

All powered by PlaybackLLM™ - basically, it's like having me available 24/7, except it doesn't need coffee or sleep, and is trained on all 30,000 minutes worth of my content.

Launching in Beta for All-Access+ members starting 8/1/25

This Won't Work for You If You...

❌ Think you can figure out world-class techniques by watching random YouTube tutorials

❌ Believe playback is just "pressing spacebar" and don't want to learn professional skills

❌ Just looking for an easy gig, and a way to make a few extra bucks

❌ Are satisfied with your current opportunities and don't want to advance

But If You...

✅ Want to master the skills that Grammy-winning artists demand from their playback engineers

✅ Are ready to get and keep the gig of your dreams by becoming irreplaceable

✅ Want to transform your band's performances and book bigger, better-paying shows

✅ Are willing to invest in learning world-class techniques from someone who works at the highest level

✅ Want ongoing mentorship and support from a community of professional playback engineers

✅ Are ready to gain your unfair advantage and open doors you never knew existed

All-Access will give you everything you need to succeed.

Two Ways to Get Your Unfair Advantage

Option 1: Courses Only ($49.99/month or $499/year)

✅ Complete access to The Playback Method™, gear courses, and control content.

✅ All legacy content (because some of this old stuff is gold)

Option 2: Courses + Coaching ($999/year)

Everything above, PLUS:

✅ Ask AI and Guides for instant answers (Launching in Beta for All-Access+ members starting 8/1/25)

✅ Coach - your personal tutor (Launching in Beta for All-Access+ members starting 8/1/25)

✅ Monthly coaching calls with me personally

✅ Elite community access (network with other professionals)

✅ ALL the professional templates I personally use

✅ Complete control cue library (31+ templates)

✅ Patches and presets collection

What You Actually Get

(The Complete List)

Everyone Gets This Stuff:

Core Curriculum:

The Playback Method™ (Prep, Program, Practice, Perform)

Setlist Management:

Using AbleSet with Ableton Live
Using Setlist with Ableton Live
Using the LIOBOX2 with Ableton Live
Using Conductor with Ableton Live
Using TAZ SP with Ableton Live

MIDI Controllers:

Using the Oakboard Mini with Ableton Live
Using the Oakboard Slide Duo with Ableton Live
Using the Oakboard Floor Vista with Ableton Live
Using the LIOBOX2 with Ableton Live

MIDI Interfaces:

Understanding Auracle for X-Series
Making the Connection with iConnectivity Devices
Using X-Series Interfaces

Audio Interfaces:

Using the PlayAUDIO1U with Ableton Live
Using Dante with Ableton Live (and Exbox.MD)

Control Guides:

Controlling Video
- Controlling Resolume with Ableton Live
- Controlling PVP with Ableton Live
- Controlling ProPresenter with Ableton Live
Controlling Lights
- Controlling LightKey with Ableton Live
- Controlling Vista with Ableton Live
- Controlling DMX-IS with Ableton Live
Controlling Lyrics/Prompter
- Controlling ProPresenter with Ableton Live
- Using AbleSet with Ableton Live
Controlling Instruments
- Controlling Keys with Ableton Live
- Using Drum Pads with Ableton Live
- Real-Time Vocal Processing with Ableton Live
- Redundant Real Time Vocal Processing with UAD Interfaces

Legacy Content Library:

The Future Rig Framework
Setting up and using a Talkback/MD Mic
Using the Behringer Wing with Ableton Live
Using the x32 with Ableton Live
Using the MIDI4+/mio4 Course
Using the Giant with Ableton Live
Using Reason with Ableton Live
Using the IAC Driver with Ableton Live
Using the DMC6 with Ableton Live
Using the DMC6D with Ableton Live
Controlling Luminair with Ableton Live
Controlling P-16 with Ableton Live
Controlling Ableton Live with TouchOSC
Using DMX-IS with Ableton Live
Real-Time Vocal Processing with Ableton Live
Using TrackRig with Ableton Live
Upgrading your MacOS
Controlling PVP with Ableton Live
Using the Radial SW-8 with Ableton Live
Using the Radial SW-8 USB with Ableton Live
Using the Morningstar MC-8 with Ableton Live
Using Looptimus with Ableton Live
Redundant Real Time Vocal Processing with UAD Interfaces

All-Access+ Members Also Get These Templates:

Professional Templates:

Foundations for Live
AI Cues Player
Playback INTRO Template
Playback STANDARD Template
Playback PRO Template
Virtual MIDI Playback Template
MASSIVE Keys Template
Measures Template
Line Check Template
Timecode/LTC Template

Complete Control Cue Library (31+ Templates):

TUNE Control
Band Helper
DMX-IS
Eventide H9
Eventide H90
HX Stomp
HX Stomp XL
Kemper
MOOG Voyager
Nord Stage 1, 2, 3, 4
Nord Electro 6D
OnSong
P-16
ProPresenter
Prophet 6
Quad Cortex
JUNO 106
JUNO X
Source Audio Nemesis
Source Audio Ventris
SPD-SX Pro
SPD-SX
Strymon Big Sky
Strymon Timeline
MOOG Sub37
Roland TM-6
TONEX
Walrus Audio ACS1
Luminair Control Cues
Wing Control Cues
x32 Control Cues
Resolume Control Cues

Patches and Presets Collection:

Ambient Pads Collection
Creator's Piano
Essential Synths
Pad Player + All Expansion Packs

Plus:

🔍 Ask - AI-powered search that gives you instant answers

📋 Guide - Step-by-step instructions for any situation

🎓 Coach - Personal AI tutor that never gets tired of your questions

Launching in Beta for All-Access+ members starting 8/1/25

Meet Your Coach

I'm Will Doggett, an Ableton Live Certified Trainer and full-time Playback Engineer for a 7-time Grammy Award-winning artist. I've been teaching musicians to use playback as their "on-stage unfair advantage" for over 20 years.

All-Access is your backstage pass to the largest collection of playback knowledge, and it's only available on From Studio to Stage, an Ableton Live Certified Training Center.

Over the past 6+ years, I've built From Studio to Stage into a global training community that's directly helped over 1,000+ musicians master playback and transform their careers and performances.

My students are just like you:

-Professional playback engineers working with stadium and arena acts

-Solo Artists creating the show of their dreams with a minimal budget

-Pro bands that are taking their album to the stage, and are leveling up their live show with a few laptops

-Worship Leaders that want to escape the limitations of the Playback and Prime apps, and use tracks to enhance their sound, without losing their freedom and flexibility to flow

-Techs that want to add Playback to their skill-set to get bigger and better gigs

-Corporate/Tribute/Function bands that are able to deliver a world-class show for their clients, and sound WAY better than the other bands in their area.

-Musicians that know Playback is their un-fair advantage that allows them to get and keep the gig, while playing their instrument.

And now, it's your turn

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What Happens When You Gain These Skills

"Six months ago I set out to learn how to build sets, automate samples for triggers and sample pads, while running tracks for potential upcoming tours. I tried to learn on my own through YouTube videos but kept running into problems. I learned more in 8 weeks than I did the first few months on my own. Since the cohort I have gotten 3 tour offers - I am building sets, running tracks, triggering samples confidently and efficiently. Without From Studio to Stage and Will I wouldn't be in the position I am now."

- Mike Perkinpine

"I found this site on day four of ten days off in between tour legs. At the end of the first day I completely rebuilt our 90 minute set and included a ton of patch change and effects automations. I was able to completely minimize my time at the computer and maximize my time at the front of stage and focus on delivering a great show."

- Ekona Ravey

You'll beat out other musicians looking for gigs, because you're an amazing musician AND a world-class Playback Engineer.

You'll be able to book gigs as a Playback Engineer, and build your resume, while coaching other bands to do what you do.

You'll book bigger and better gigs because you can offer production value that other bands can't match.

You'll stop being "just another band in a bar" and you'll become one of the best bands in your area.

I'm Ready to Help You Achieve Your Dream

Clarity, Confidence, and Community are on the other side.

You've just got to make the decision.

Go beyond tutorials, and gain skills.

See you there!

To the Perfect Performance,

Will

Hear From Our Students

“This is the best investment in music I've made this year no doubt.”

-Ekona R

“From Studio to Stage not only provides step-by-step training for the fundamentals of implementing Ableton Live, but it also inspires you with new ideas that you never would have even thought of.”

-Jake

"Hi! I would like to say that your site is a real help for me. I’m a member and really learning a lot to use on stage. Where other sites stop your site begins and really explains how to get there. Thanks for that."

-Yukio

"Will your Ableton courses have leveled me up so much quicker than I ever could have by myself. As the Music Director at a church of a few thousand people the expectations are high, and having you and your courses as a resource have been a huge blessing."

-Ernesto

"Will, I've been loving the information/lessons/courses! I am a fairly new playback tech in the industry! I’ve been a drum tech for many years. As you know, many bands/artists are now using tracks so I just pretty much dove in head first and taught myself how to run a playback rig and it has increased my work schedule over the last few years. Thanks again man. I will be recommending this site to many of my colleagues.

-Mike

"Will has helped me unlock the full potential of Ableton Live. His teaching is deep and yet still accessible. Learning a DAW like Ableton Live well is like adding colors and brushes to an artist's palette. I feel like I'm able to express myself musically even better. Simultaneously, I now know how to set up a live rig in the most stable and efficient way. Thanks, Will, for helping us take our worship to the next level!"

-Bill Whitt

"From Studio to Stage is a all Expenses paid trip through the journey of using Ableton Live, from small and easy use to power house multi system gigs, Wills got you covered!"

-Jacob Lampley

"Worthwhile and worth the cost. I’ve learned so much."

-Ben Essells

“FS2S is a treasure trove of knowledge that will benefit everyone from the beginner to the most seasoned Ableton user.”

-Joey Porter

"From Studio To Stage has really taken my Ableton knowledge up a notch. It has enabled me to use Ableton less as a crutch and more as another instrument on stage. It's allowed my team to be incredibly tight, but also improve their musicianship. It has allowed our production to go up a few notches, from standardizing lyrics and now to setting lights. All in all, this subscription has had a great impact on our team and church."

-Raul Gonzalez

"Even though I knew enough about Ableton there was always more I could learn. From Studio to Stage was the place to keep learning and growing in this skillset. It is my go to when I have any questions regarding Ableton. Very thorough and everything you need to know in one website. Intentional and focused."

-Nathaniel

"I'm someone that owns all of the major DAWs. Will speaking about Ableton's "world view" shifted my focus to Live for all of my performance needs which in turn made Ableton Live the first step in my writing and arranging workflow. Well organized and intuitive."

-Shaun Pezant

"Wills knowledge has allowed me to simplify procedures for my creative and tech art ministry volunteers. The subjects covered help our worship sets to be less distracting and serve the purpose of leading congregants to worship freely."

-Jon McCord

"It has helped me speed up my workflow in Ableton which in return I’m able to share with my drummer (who runs the rig every Sunday) how to build are sets etc."

-Cody Mckee

"From Studio to Stage changed my perspective about running tracks. My session now is so much more organized, i can send LTC, and i can use my spd-sx as a MIDI controller. Extremely helpful. It prepares you for the real world as a musician/playback tech"

-Bruno Lamas

"Great information and easy to learn and follow. Community to help Ableton users learn and grow. I've learned that automating production elements aren't as difficult as they seem. Also it pays to put in the work in the beginning and make templates."

-Marshall Cockers Jr.

"Enabling musicians and playback techs to create a healthier experience with tracks for artists, while taking show elements to a new level. I was comfortable using Ableton before, but now I’m absolutely confident in a live situation."

-Richard Scott

"A great source for everything you need to use Ableton when playing live gigs. A life saver! I consider myself almost an expert now!"

-Joseph Lewczak

"I learned from Will well before the site began. It has rounded up all that learning into one place and goes into even greater detail. I owe the vast majority of my Ableton knowledge to his teaching."

-Jeremy Ownby

"I was stuck at my church with no volunteers or people who could help so I decided to start automating everything together so now every week I’m able to run everything together with no issues. It’s been a life changer and as I am starting to develop a volunteer base they are able to take over some of the automations."

-Jesse Munoz

"From Studio to Stage has given me guidelines to follow to help easily communicate to volunteers on how Ableton works. Easy. Practical. Detailed. It’s worth every penny!"

-JD Youngbloold

"Even as someone who has 10+ years of experience in Ableton and experience with alot of automation types, FS2S has challenged me to rethink my approaches, inspired me in my own application, and even changed my mind about how I plan to use it in the future. Full of great content that helps take the mystery out of Ableton Live."

-Rob Sharp

"Most comprehensive Ableton education available - complete, concise, and practical. From Studio to Stage has been inspiring and immensely helpful in my creating a functional and flexible tracks playback rig at church. No more will we hit play and be stuck to the exact sequence of the original recordings. Yay flexibility!!!"

-Jamie Temperley