Your first lesson, jump over to the APP store on your IPAD to follow along :)

In this session we'll take a quick first look at the project landing page, where you can create new songs, store, edit and share them.

In this session we will quickly tour around the Garageband interface and gain a greater awareness of the workspaces, tools and features on offer before we begin a composition in the DAW. The resource below will also help you identify the key elements of music and composition as we begin to settle into this course. The majority of the PDF we will be covering on this course.. don't worry if you don't understand much of it right now, it will make sense as we progress :)

Let's compose some drums in Garageband using it's innovative Drummer instrument - there is an additional resource associated and supporting this session. NOTE: be sure to save, name and store your song after this session!

It's now time for you to build you first beat in Garageband using Drummer, be sure to check out the resource with this session that can support your progress and also allow you to program drums using an instrument after the next session.

A first look at Garageband's virtual MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) instruments and how to use the interfaces associated with ALL instruments.. The session also explores the MIDI protocol. Be sure to check out the resource on MIDI below and the drum programming resource discussed from your Task 1 session.

In this session you will explore how to create harmonic elements (chord progressions) for your song... be sure to check out the resources associated, these contain important theoretical information that can empower your keyboard playing and MIDI editing.

Task 2 - Over to you now, it's time for you to create your own chord progression using the knowledge and practice gained so far... for further inspiration and help in building your own chords, try - autochords.com

In this session we explore the 'Sampler' in Garageband for iOs, this is a really useful device / instrument for playing back, editing and composing with recorded or stored 'samples' IE recordings.

In this session you will gain an understanding of melody and how it can be implemented in composition using Garageband instruments.. Please also see the supporting resources which can aid in your knowledge of the subject.

It's your turn... now create your very own melody for your composition.

In this session you will explore some very useful tips when editing MIDI instruments, these are techniques that are used often in music production.

Learn how to export and import MIDI files in Garageband, be sure to download the MIDI files I have supplied or search for your own FREE ones on the internet.

In this session you will explore and understand the Apple Loops library with its diverse array of sound files, copyright free and ready for use in your composition. The additional resource explores the advantages and disadvantages of loop libraries.

It's your turn again.. add some loops to your song, or even begin a new song based on loop inspiration.

At some point you are going to want to import other audio loops, recordings or songs... here's how :)

Explore and understand the two most common types of microphones used in sound and music recording. The session also explores microphone properties and some key uses. Be sure to check out the detailed resource that supports the session.

In this session you will identify, understand and know how to setup an audio interface ready for recording in Garageband, be sure to check out the resource below that is associated with this session..

In this session you will learn how to setup and configure a microphone, interface and audio track for recording, an important process before moving onto the next stage.. You will also explore 'hearback / monitoring' and gain structure in the recording process.

In this session you will learn some further audio editing techniques that are commonly used in music production and editing. Be sure to review the resource included below.

In this session learn how to find your way around the track mixer functions which enable you to apply effects, quantise content and some further track based mix tips for music production in Garageband.

In this session learn all about effects processing and why we use them in music and sound production, where they are located and how they are loaded in Garageband as a chain.. Be sure to check out the resource that enhances this sessions content..

In this session you will explore, understand and use distortion effects, their parameters (controls) and some techniques for use.. be sure to check out the associated resource.

In this session you will explore, understand and use reverb and delay effects (time based effects), chorus, phaser, flanger and tremolo (modulation effects) their parameters (controls) and some techniques for use.. be sure to check out the associated resource.

In this session you will explore, understand and use dynamic and tonal effects, their parameters (controls) and some techniques for use.. be sure to check out the associated resource.

In this session you will explore some fundamental techniques for developing your song into a more complete production with a beginning, middle and end.. it's time to write out your song using some form and structure.. Check out the resource associated with the session.