EP #72: How to Organize Your Ableton Live Session with Andrés Páez #abletonlive #worshipkeys

In this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, Music Director Andrés Páez from Abundant Church in El Paso, Texas, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small church in Spain to leading modern worship with excellence. He recounts his moves from Spain to Denmark, then to Florida, and finally settling in Texas, where he honed his skills with Ableton Live and developed an efficient workflow for organizing worship sessions. Andrés offers practical advice for music directors, insights on keys sound design and VST selection, and tips for balancing keys playing, running tracks, and directing a band. He also encourages beginner players with heartfelt reminders that growth takes time, and walks viewers through his Ableton setup for today’s worship environment. Andrés Páez Instagram:   / andrespaeez   Andrés Páez Ableton Template: payhip.com/AndresPaez Donate to The Worship Keys: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/su... 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:28 Meet Andres: From Spain to the USA 01:09 Discovering Music and Worship 02:31 Journey to the USA and Musical Growth 08:16 College and Career in Worship Music 13:57 Insights on Music Directing and Ableton 23:43 Creative Encouragement and Original Songs 24:01 Songwriting at SEU Worship 24:42 Roles in Songwriting and Collaboration 26:34 Technical Setup and Gear 27:14 Encouragement for Beginner Keys Players 29:10 Ableton Workflow for Live Performances 36:20 Setting Up Songs in Ableton 57:09 Using VSTs and Sound Design 01:07:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell