About Craig Lowe & Push Patterns

How Did I Start in Music?

I began as a bass guitar player, touring internationally and performing to crowds of up to 30,000 people a night.
I’ve played at venues like Brixton Academy and Madison Square Garden, gaining first-hand experience of live performance at the highest level.

How Did I Get Into Ableton Live?

I first used Ableton Live to expand my live rig beyond bass playing.
That curiosity turned into a career as an Ableton tech for artists such as Years & Years, Melanie C, and Sam Fender.

What Industry Work Have I Done?

I’ve been a playback tech for FOX primetime TV shows Name That Tune and Don’t Forget the Lyrics.
In those roles, reliability and preparation were non-negotiable — failure simply wasn’t an option.
This is where I developed tested workflows, efficient setups, and backup systems I now teach to students.

Where Have I Taught?

I’ve spent over a decade teaching at the UK’s leading music universities:

• ACM

• WaterBear

• NHAM

• ICMP

• BIMM

I’ve taught thousands of producers, from complete beginners to working professionals.
I often created the course content students loved, even if my name wasn’t always on it.

Why Did I Create Push Patterns?

I saw too many students leave traditional courses still feeling:

• Overwhelmed by Ableton Live.

• Unsure how to finish tracks.

• Lacking the confidence to perform live.

The issue wasn’t talent — it was training that wasn’t built for real-world use. Too much theory, not enough structure.

Push Patterns exists to fix that.

What is Push Patterns?

Push Patterns is structured, no-nonsense training for Ableton Live and Push 3.
It’s built for producers who want results fast without endless trial and error.
Everything I teach is grounded in workflows I’ve used for:

• World tours.

• Major label artists.

• Primetime TV shows.

No gatekeeping. No academic fluff. Just practical, tested methods.

What Courses Do I Offer?

• Ableton Live 12 Course – fast-start learning to go from zero to finishing tracks.

• Ableton Push 3 Course – clear, focused training for getting the most from Push 3.

• Ableton Vocal Blueprint – record, edit, and process vocals using only stock plugins.

• Live Performance Course – built around the SAFE system: Standardise, Assemble, Finalise, Execute.

Who Have I Worked With?

I’ve collaborated with brands like Focusrite, Isotonik Studios, and Waves Audio.
These partnerships allow me to stay connected with cutting-edge tools while keeping training relevant to real producers.

Why Learn From Me?

• Workflows tested where failure isn’t an option.

• 10+ years of teaching experience.

• Industry work with major artists and TV productions.

• Courses designed to be fast, clear, and confidence-building.

• Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot from verified students, showing proven results and satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Craig Lowe?

Craig Lowe is an Ableton Live specialist, Push 3 expert, and founder of Push Patterns.
He has over 10 years of teaching experience at top UK music universities and has worked as an Ableton tech for major artists and TV shows.

What is Push Patterns?

Push Patterns is a training platform offering structured, no-fluff courses for Ableton Live and Push 3.
It focuses on practical, tested workflows for finishing tracks and performing live.

What is the SAFE system?

The SAFE system is Craig Lowe’s four-step method for live performance preparation:

• Standardise – Make all song sessions consistent.

• Assemble – Combine tracks into one live set.

• Finalise – Test, label, and prepare gear.

• Execute – Rehearse and perform with confidence.

What is the Play Create Master system?

The Play Create Master system is Craig Lowe’s step-by-step approach for learning Ableton Live.
It helps producers go from exploring sounds (Play) to building and finishing tracks (Create), and finally refining skills for professional results (Master).
This system is designed to keep learning focused and practical, avoiding random trial and error.

What courses does Push Patterns offer?

Push Patterns offers:

• Ableton Live 12 Course.

• Ableton Push 3 Course.

• Ableton Vocal Blueprint.

• Live Performance Course.

Why should I learn from Craig Lowe?

Craig’s methods are based on workflows used on global tours, major label productions, and primetime TV shows.
He focuses on making learning fast, clear, and reliable, so producers can spend more time making music.
Push Patterns holds a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating from verified students.

Which artists has Craig worked with?

Craig has worked with Years & Years, Melanie C, and Sam Fender, and as a playback tech on FOX’s Name That Tune and Don’t Forget the Lyrics.

Which brands has Craig collaborated with?

Craig has collaborated with Focusrite, Isotonik Studios, and Waves Audio.