Dean, I have a 3-year-old grandson who is your fan. You’re gonna like this. He can hardly say a full sentence without missing a word but he is crazy about garage band. He found it when messing with my iPhone while I was in a zoom meeting. Today, He asked to borrow my iPhone. I asked what for. He is not allowed. And, he said clearly that he wanted to watch Dean on you tube. I asked who Dean was and he said, clearly, Dear is garage band instructor. I gave him the phone. He found you in seconds. He watches your videos over and over and he likes you! I thought you would like to know how broad your audience is! Congratulations!
This is perfect! I'm a songwriter and always wanted to learn this but was too pushed for time and energy. With Covid 19, I'm stuck at home with lots of time on my hands. Just ordered a Mac. Soon as it arrives I'm gonna get started. Thank you for making this so easy to understand. I'm excited!! Much appreciated!
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 I'm having trouble with finding the scoring function in garageband. the keyboard and scoring function are supposed to pop up when I click the scissors but don't.I imported a software track into garagband and am trying to determine the notes, bpm, key, etc. before I record the vocals.. BTW this was a fantastic tutorial.
@@lekinzie7743 Hey L E Kinzie! To locate the scoring function you click the scissor tool and then in the top middle of that edit window there are two buttons, one says "Piano Roll" and one says "Score", so you'll simply click the one that says score! Let me know if that works and if not feel free to send a message back! -Dean
You are THEE best teacher of Garage Band on the entire web!!!!! I have severe brain injury, but I can follow you!!! Thank you for providing me the tools to record my music
Dean I'm so grateful I found you. I had watched your video on mixing vocals and pitch correction which was the best tutorial ever. And now I'm tryna learn more from your channel. What I love about this channel is that you teach everything like a friend. Thank you so much for making these videos!
Hi, Dean. Fantastic tutorial! I'm a 70 year old guy who to this point has figured out how to record tracks but not how to clip ends, use auto drummer, align tracks, etc. Nor how to make a more professional demo/recording. Until now that is. Thanks for a bare bones, no nonsense/ no useless info tutorial. With tutorials like this one, motivated 'old dogs' can learn new tricks!! Jim out on the Canadian prairie.
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 hey man, do you knw why i voulf hear the beats in my vocals when i record in garageband. Im using Moukey (MSc1) audio interface, with condenser mic, n noise cancelling headphone. Ive turn the gain to every level but no effect.
@@emmanuel.n8458 Hey Lucky Starr! Hmm interesting... I might start by doing a test recording by setting things up just like you did before and hitting record but just don't sing or make any noise. The goal of the test recording would to see how much outside noise is making it into your recordings. So after you complete the recording then solo that track and play back just that recording to see if there's any extra noise making it into the recording. If you hear drums or other instruments or the metronome in your test recording then you may want to consider holding your each phones on tighter or simply using earbuds or something with less bleed or even muting out the tracks that you are hearing in the test recording when you record. Hope that all makes sense and feel free to reach back out it if not! -Dean
Thanks for this video. I'm an elementary teacher and just got one of the old iMacs from my school. This video is very helpful with how to get started with GarageBand so I can apply it to my teaching.
That's awesome Paul, well you are very welcome, so glad the content has been helpful, and I appreciate your willingness to say "thanks" that means a lot! -Dean
Thank you so much. I have just bought some recording equipment to help me improve my guitar playing. I've had Garageband for quite a while but have never used it to record and mix music so had no idea where to start. This is a brilliant quick guide and has given me lots of inspiration.
So great of you to put this together. I used to record ALL THE TIME (Audacity), then fell out of it. I’ve had my Mac for a couple years, but always was intimidated by garage band. This is a great video for me, and I thank you. Looking forward to getting back to it!
Thank you so much Dean for creating this channel. it's a GOLD MINE. I just got my first audio interface and using my digital piano and dynamic vocal mic. My audio interface came with some free DAW software but it seems very busy and confusing for me. I am a little familiar with Garage Band and feel like it's simple to use. Now thanks to you, I will become really good with it. Thanks so much. I have subscribed to your channel.
I'm so glad I found your channel! Have been using GarageBand for years and most of the time I still have no idea what am I doing 😂 its good to learn all the basics and understand what every setting and feature does! Thank you!
Thank you for this beginner tutorial!! I have tried to figure out everything on my own for a few years and I did get some progress. But I always get frustrated and give up. Now after your thorough tutorial and since I have plenty of time at home, I'm so excited to get started on transforming my demos into elaborate projects!
Hey Ditch1221, I hear you. The whole technology side of things used to really intimidate me and it was all very new for me. I simply kept trying it and then kept getting instruction from people with more experience than myself and with time & effort I started to get very comfortable with using the program! -Dean
I am trying to sing a song with my own vocals. But I’m having a little trouble layering the voices and I’m using GarageBand. I just hope after this video, I will know what to do. Thank you so much for this video.
Have Mac with GarageBand for quite awhile. Just got serious with purchase of Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 from SweetWater and I'm happy to find you. Thanks Kevin McConnell Tucson
Hey man! I’ve been a musician for a long time, and have worked in bigger studios but was always SUPER intimidated at the thought of recording myself. Thanks your videos, I was finally able to record some (I think) decent sounding covers. I especially loved the eq of vocals video. I just wanted to say thank you for the work you do!
Can you to a pre-video that shows how to actually MAKE a song? This just lists the features GB has. Do something simple like 'happy birthday'. I am pre-beginner. The only instrument I play is the triangle :)
Absolutely fantastic! I had written down a number of objectives I wanted to accomplish and this answered a number of them in easy to understand and implement examples. This has eliminated my initial feelings of being overwhelmed and has provided me with the information and confidence to get going! TYVM
I've watched a few a videos online on how to garageband, and this is, for me, the best one out there. it's so precise and really gives the basics to start. I'm so glad I found it! thanks!!!
I just used GarageBand on my wife's ipad pro 4th gen. I'm hooked. I'm an android guy and this single app MIGHT convert me. Your videos really help to demystify the jargon and get people plugged in to the root of the process. Thank you!
@@MX-CO Hey Tarz! Unfortunately, you cannot. GarageBand is only available on Apple products (iMac, MacBook, iPhone, iPad). Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! -Dean
Hi Dean, Just finished your Udemy course, Songwriting and Music Production in GarageBand, and felt compelled to give your course a rave. What a great course for someone just starting out. Concise, practical and immediately useful. Plus, it was entertaining too. Great job.
Very helpful start. Sometime you are saying click this or that but I can follow where this or that is. Maybe slow down with the mouse or slowly show just where you are clicking to find the different choices. Thanks.
Incredible tutorial! I have been using GB for years, and learned some valuable info from your bootcamp video - can only imagine how useful some of your other videos (such as the one about keystrokes and shortcuts) are.
Thank you very much.I have so many songs that I need to produce and finish & share, lol 😆 Much appreciated ❤️ 🕊 I have a question , though. The current track I am working on has a different tempo for the chorus .This has meant that I have created the beats without a metronome.The clicking of one bothers my thinking! How do I deal with the time change?
Dean, you are the best! I am learning so much from these videos! I'm currently producing my own songs and learning lots as I go. You are my mentor and teacher right now. Keep the videos coming!
Hey Joel! To my knowledge there is not a way to map the knobs to GB. I know when you open Logic it asks you automatically if you want to assign your keyboard to the program but that notification doesn't come up in GB and I haven't found anywhere in the preferences to make that happen... but if you find out how, let me know! -Dean
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us. This has been very helpful for me. I am not new to music but very new to the technology. Looking forward to going through your other videos. 👍🏼👍🏼. In 2008 I lost everything in a house fire. Two car accidents and finally just got my neck fused with almost 100% recovery. For many years I was unable to play the guitar because of my injuries and now since my accident everything that Ive publish has been from that since October 8 of 2019. Don’t get me wrong I’ve tried over the years but the set backs of pain are overwhelming. Thank you again.
Thank you for this tutorial. I downloaded GarageBand 3 days ago and now learning to create music. First song that I will produce is for my wife. Her birthday is 30th November. Hope I can do it.
Thank you for sharing your expertise with beginners with GarageBand. I would like to see a video on how to create vocal harmonies with GarageBand. Thanks!
As a guitar player, what is the best way to record it and utilize the onboard amp & effect options? Obviously I can't plug my guitar into my macbook pro (unless there is a 1/4 inch jack to a USB adapter?), so I'm assuming you mic it on a clean amp channel? I have electrics and acoustics. For amps I have a Randal JC-40 and for acoustic, a Fishman Loudbox Mini (which has a midi and a separate mic channel for live playing and singing) . Thanks!
Hey Demray! Great question. The easiest way to record a clean take of your electric guitar would actually be to use an audio interface (if you don't have one I always recommend the Focusrite scarlet solo $100) and plug the guitar in DI to the interface then you have a completely dry signal coming into GB which you can then use the amp sim+pedal board as needed. The other option (which can work just as well) would be what you mentioned, recording electric or acoustic on a very clean, dry setting and then using the processing onboard GB. You can also record with tones/effects that you really like and just bake them into the recording and then GB amp/pedals for lighter effects/tone adjustments as well. Hope that helps Demray! -Dean
Thanks. really great simple well paced education. I started with Ableton in 2007 and only used that for years. Getting back to recording again and got a new Mac so I finally want to learn/ use Garage band. as I am interested in how their pre sets and sample instruments sound. Years ago pro tools and Ableton had the best guitar amp pedals, but now many kinds of software exist and in a way it is more complicated. I want to spend more time playing and singing and less . Wearing the the computer audio engineer. hat deters from organic creation. I am hoping GB gives me the simplicity I need. I just need to figure out all the icons and tips. Thank you. subscribed
Thank you Dean..I just wanted to have some clafification on something you said regarding how effects work in conjunction with using the metrome..You mentioned that some of the digital instruments that Garageband offers are time-based which I totally understand. You also said however that effects may be as well...I just wanted to be certain that singer/songwriters like myself who often record our tracks as one performance and sometimes change dynamics and timing during such a performance can still use effects such as reverb or dynamics without having to worry about adversly affecting such effects when varying our timing during a performance. I believe the answer is a strong yes but just was hoping you could clarify that. Thanks again Dean!
Awesome RUclips video and explained well. What about the people that just can't afford the latest and greatest computers and software.. I have a very well kept 17" MacBook pro 2007 Runs older 32 bit format and older version of GBand, 3.0... but it works !! Trying to get back into it with what I got.without spending a bundle to upgrade. Do you have a tutorial for older versions of GBand ?? You guys are great, thanks for what you share.
Hey Carol! I don't have a video on the older version of GarageBand but I will say that most of the features within GarageBand have remained the same, the biggest changes come in an updated look or in added (extra) sounds. The trick for you might be finding the features/tools shared in this video in your version of GB. They should all (or nearly all) be there, they just might have a different look or live in a different part of the screen. -Dean
Hi Dean, hope you are doing well. I have been seeing your videos and would like to ask you, maybe nonsense question, how can I record vocals with an audio track on Garageband and at the same time I need to ear my voice while recording. I am using an external interface for the microphone and using the headphones to listen to what I am recording, but I can't listen to the audio track... If you can give me a hint on this one a would really appreciate!!!
Hey Ricardo! Not a silly question, and important one! If I am understanding you correctly (without seeing your set up) it sounds like you simply need to turn the monitor button on (which is a small button on your track header that looks like a dot with two arc'ed lines below it that turns orange when on). If that is on and you still can't hear then you might need to go to the GarageBand drop down menu and click on "Preferences", then click on "Audio/MIDI" and make sure that you have set the OUTPUT to the place where you want to hear it coming from (either from internal audio, where you headphones are plugged into your computer, or your interface, where you would plug your headphones into your interface). Hope that answers your questions Ricardo and if not reach back out! -Dean
@@ricMom Hey Ricardo, the only thing I can think of would be to select the track you want to record your voice on and hit "B" on your typing keyboard to bring up the mix window and where under Recording Settings click on Input and make sure that the input in GarageBand is the same input you are plugged into in GarageBand (example, if you are plugged into slot 1 of your interface then you should be on input 1 in GarageBand). Beyond that, if none of that works then you may need to go to the manufacturers website for your interface and see if they offer a downloadable driver to help your interface sync with recording programs. Hope that helps Ricardo! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 Hi, once again, Dean. I connected everything as you explained and even saw one of your previous videos, that had the same exact explanations. All is connected but now its creating a huge feedback when I press the Play button... Sorry to bother you.
@@ricMom Hey Ricardo! Hmmm maybe trying plugging your headphones into your laptop/computer and going back into Preferences and setting your output device to "built in speakers" and see if the buzz is still coming through. It's hard to trouble shoot without seeing your set up :) but well see if we can get it working! -Dean
Good tutorial. How do I get Garage Band to see my Roland Keyboard connected by DIN connector to my interface M Box Pro 2 . The Mbox 2 Pro does not have any USB port. It has 2 firewire ports. I use one of them to connect to my Macbook Pro. Any suggestions?
Hey Rodil! My first guess would be to go to the manufacturers website and see if they have a driver that you can download to help the interface/keyboard interface with recording programs. Beyond that, I am not totally sure as I have not used a firewire interface but I would imagine that if the interface is being read by the computer then GarageBand would read it and you would go into the GarageBand drop down menu (at the top left hand side of the screen) then click on "Preferences" then click on "Audio/MIDI" and on the "input" drop down menu click it and see if your interface shows up and allow you to select it. Hope that helps Rodil! -Dean
Dropping my first Alt-rock EP next month and full length album in September after a life long and failed go at being a live musician. Thanks so much, the tips have made the sound blend and smoothing out so much easier... plus crescendos and decrescendos! that automation tutorial was a gem!
Hello Steve, my name is Juan, thank for the bootcamp I'm just stating working with Garagebam and I so happy to find so much information on your bootcamp Video. thank you so much
when you say at the end there when exporting to send your tracks off to be mixed and mastered, can you do this process yourself in GarageBand or logic, so your completely doing everything independently as this is something im needing within my projects, thank you.
Great video thank you. I’m just getting started using Garageband on my iPad. I have my electric guitar running through my audio interface and get a signal just fine. But for some reason when I change the amp or any affects my guitar tone never changes, I only get the one tone. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Thanks again.
Does all this apply to the garageband that is on the ipad pro? With all the recording experience I have, Garageband has never been intuitive or user friendly in my opinon. And since apple got rid of the console view, I stopped trying to learn how to use it.
Hey Rich, I hear you. Yes, nearly all of the things I share in this video apply to the GB iOS but because they have to condense the screen down the interface looks a bit different in GB iOS so the buttons might live in slightly different locations. I am actually working on a masterclass for GB iOS to release in the coming months but until then you can also check out Pete Johns at Studio Live Today who is focuses 100% on GB iOS (and he's a friend). Hope that helps Rich! -Dean
We have a 3 piece Metal band,drums,guitar and bass.Instrumental for now,singer needed...one of us is doing it for the meantime.Can I record our band jams live then clean it up and adding tracks later.What interface do you recommend for this type recording?
Hey Freddy! Very cool man. Yes indeed, you can records jams live and edit/mix later. The tricky part is having enough mics and the gear to record that many inputs at one time. I know how to multiple track record (simply right click on any track header in GB and click "show record enable button" and then you hit the red button on all the track that you want to record at once) but I don't necessarily have a good interface to suggest that has that many channels. All my interfaces are 1-2 channels as all of my recording are done one at a time (and I usually recommend the Scarlett solo or 2i2, they also have versions with more channels). Hope that helps Freddy! -Dean
@@freddycansino3440 No problem and yeah ha drums are the trickiest part. You can technically record them with 1-2 mics but a full set up would be several mics. Another option for drums would be to replicate your drummers performance using MIDI/software instruments within GarageBand (which is a technique used in many studio). Hope that helps Freddy! -Dean
This is a great help! Just one question about recording live guitars and bass- you didn't mention how to plug them in. Do you use an interface for recording external instruments? Thanks
Hey Stuart! Glad to hear and good question! I did a video on how I plug recording gear into GarageBand here... ruclips.net/video/hAp12J7_IEE/видео.html Hope that helps Stuart! -Dean
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Dean, I have a 3-year-old grandson who is your fan. You’re gonna like this. He can hardly say a full sentence without missing a word but he is crazy about garage band. He found it when messing with my iPhone while I was in a zoom meeting. Today, He asked to borrow my iPhone. I asked what for. He is not allowed. And, he said clearly that he wanted to watch Dean on you tube. I asked who Dean was and he said, clearly, Dear is garage band instructor. I gave him the phone. He found you in seconds. He watches your videos over and over and he likes you! I thought you would like to know how broad your audience is! Congratulations!
ha that is too cute and so fun to hear! I have my own little ones so I know that to have the attention of a 3 y/o is an honor! :P
This is perfect! I'm a songwriter and always wanted to learn this but was too pushed for time and energy. With Covid 19, I'm stuck at home with lots of time on my hands. Just ordered a Mac. Soon as it arrives I'm gonna get started. Thank you for making this so easy to understand. I'm excited!! Much appreciated!
That's awesome DJ, you're very welcome! Thanks for sharing and have a blast getting started DJ! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 I'm having trouble with finding the scoring function in garageband. the keyboard and scoring function are supposed to pop up when I click the scissors but don't.I imported a software track into garagband and am trying to determine the notes, bpm, key, etc. before I record the vocals.. BTW this was a fantastic tutorial.
@@lekinzie7743 Hey L E Kinzie! To locate the scoring function you click the scissor tool and then in the top middle of that edit window there are two buttons, one says "Piano Roll" and one says "Score", so you'll simply click the one that says score! Let me know if that works and if not feel free to send a message back! -Dean
@@itsamirdanial most of these
You are THEE best teacher of Garage Band on the entire web!!!!!
I have severe brain injury, but I can follow you!!!
Thank you for providing me the tools to record my music
You are very welcome Gerry, so glad it was helpful!! -Dean
Dean I'm so grateful I found you. I had watched your video on mixing vocals and pitch correction which was the best tutorial ever. And now I'm tryna learn more from your channel. What I love about this channel is that you teach everything like a friend. Thank you so much for making these videos!
I seriously doubt you can find any tutorials better than this fella. Honestly, as good as one on one in person.
The fact that you started with updating garageband shows you REALLY know your audience. thanks so much!
You're very welcome Allie, thanks for sharing! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 I might be binge watching all your videos now.....
@@alliemcdonald Ha well I'm glad they are useful, have some fun Allie! -Dean
I'm starting to use Garageband and I need to say: THANK YOU! your tutorials and guidelines help me A LOT to improve the voice sound of my podcast!!!
That's so awesome Caco! Glad the content has been helpful and glad you're using it to improve on your skills! -Dean
Hi, Dean. Fantastic tutorial! I'm a 70 year old guy who to this point has figured out how to record tracks but not how to clip ends, use auto drummer, align tracks, etc. Nor how to make a more professional demo/recording. Until now that is. Thanks for a bare bones, no nonsense/ no useless info tutorial. With tutorials like this one, motivated 'old dogs' can learn new tricks!! Jim out on the Canadian prairie.
This is too much fun to read, thanks for sharing! So glad this video was useful to you and excited for you to keep going! -Dean
Ugh, this is exactly what i needed, thank you!
So cool to hear Jossy, glad it was helpful! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 hey man, do you knw why i voulf hear the beats in my vocals when i record in garageband. Im using Moukey (MSc1) audio interface, with condenser mic, n noise cancelling headphone. Ive turn the gain to every level but no effect.
@@emmanuel.n8458 Hey Lucky Starr! Hmm interesting... I might start by doing a test recording by setting things up just like you did before and hitting record but just don't sing or make any noise. The goal of the test recording would to see how much outside noise is making it into your recordings. So after you complete the recording then solo that track and play back just that recording to see if there's any extra noise making it into the recording. If you hear drums or other instruments or the metronome in your test recording then you may want to consider holding your each phones on tighter or simply using earbuds or something with less bleed or even muting out the tracks that you are hearing in the test recording when you record. Hope that all makes sense and feel free to reach back out it if not! -Dean
Me too. I’m stoked and grateful.🌸🎵
Great video - simply explained, I feel I can really up my recording game. Thank you!
That's awesome Skaie, thanks for sharing and go have some fun! -Dean
Thanks for this video. I'm an elementary teacher and just got one of the old iMacs from my school. This video is very helpful with how to get started with GarageBand so I can apply it to my teaching.
I wanted to express my thanks and gratitude for your very clear and fun videos as I'm new to all of this. Very, very helpful....
That's awesome Paul, well you are very welcome, so glad the content has been helpful, and I appreciate your willingness to say "thanks" that means a lot! -Dean
Thank you so much. I have just bought some recording equipment to help me improve my guitar playing. I've had Garageband for quite a while but have never used it to record and mix music so had no idea where to start. This is a brilliant quick guide and has given me lots of inspiration.
So glad it was helpful Christianne! -Dean
So great of you to put this together. I used to record ALL THE TIME (Audacity), then fell out of it. I’ve had my Mac for a couple years, but always was intimidated by garage band. This is a great video for me, and I thank you. Looking forward to getting back to it!
Hey Adam! That is super fun to read, thanks for sharing! And glad it was helpful. -Dean
Thank you so much Dean for creating this channel. it's a GOLD MINE. I just got my first audio interface and using my digital piano and dynamic vocal mic. My audio interface came with some free DAW software but it seems very busy and confusing for me. I am a little familiar with Garage Band and feel like it's simple to use. Now thanks to you, I will become really good with it. Thanks so much. I have subscribed to your channel.
That's so fun to hear Don, glad the content has been helpful! Thanks for sharing and glad to have you connected to the studio! -Dean
I'm so glad I found your channel! Have been using GarageBand for years and most of the time I still have no idea what am I doing 😂 its good to learn all the basics and understand what every setting and feature does! Thank you!
Love hearing that Karyn, you are welcome... go have some fun with it! -Dean
Thank you for this beginner tutorial!! I have tried to figure out everything on my own for a few years and I did get some progress. But I always get frustrated and give up. Now after your thorough tutorial and since I have plenty of time at home, I'm so excited to get started on transforming my demos into elaborate projects!
This video really helped me with many doubts thanks for this video
Glad it was helpful Sharada!
I’m new to this and to be honest all technology. It will take me awhile to get this but thank you for the jump start.
Hey Ditch1221, I hear you. The whole technology side of things used to really intimidate me and it was all very new for me. I simply kept trying it and then kept getting instruction from people with more experience than myself and with time & effort I started to get very comfortable with using the program! -Dean
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I am trying to sing a song with my own vocals. But I’m having a little trouble layering the voices and I’m using GarageBand. I just hope after this video, I will know what to do. Thank you so much for this video.
Have Mac with GarageBand for quite awhile. Just got serious with purchase of Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 from SweetWater and I'm happy to find you. Thanks Kevin McConnell Tucson
Hey man! I’ve been a musician for a long time, and have worked in bigger studios but was always SUPER intimidated at the thought of recording myself. Thanks your videos, I was finally able to record some (I think) decent sounding covers. I especially loved the eq of vocals video. I just wanted to say thank you for the work you do!
This is so cool! Thank you so much for this! God bless you!
Can you to a pre-video that shows how to actually MAKE a song? This just lists the features GB has. Do something simple like 'happy birthday'. I am pre-beginner. The only instrument I play is the triangle :)
we need something simple like that plsss
you don't need to know how to play instruments to make a song.
Please don't record a song using just a triangle. Or at least dont post it if you do.
you're right that's what beginners need first.
I thought this was an outstandingly clear introduction and it has really helped me get into Garageband really quickly. Thank you!
MEGALOVANIA!
Hey Trevor! Somehow I missed this message... so glad it was helpful and you're very welcome! -Dean
@S & S Melonade much love! -Dean
Only been using this for a month or so. I have only been using the amp portion for guitar/bass. Time to step up my Garage and Game! Thank you
That's cool to hear Michael, glad it was helpful! -Dean
Been 8 months since I first saw this video and must all of these tips have been extremely helpful. Thanks!
Love that M.E.! So glad it was helpful! -Dean
Absolutely fantastic! I had written down a number of objectives I wanted to accomplish and this answered a number of them in easy to understand and implement examples. This has eliminated my initial feelings of being overwhelmed and has provided me with the information and confidence to get going! TYVM
Love that, so glad it was helpful! Now go have some fun with it! -Dean
I've watched a few a videos online on how to garageband, and this is, for me, the best one out there. it's so precise and really gives the basics to start. I'm so glad I found it! thanks!!!
So glad it was helpful Kaina!! :P Thanks for sharing and now go have some fun with it! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 I’m definitely having fun now! I’m not 🤯🤯🤯 !
@@artistkaina haha that's awesome. It is definitely more fun when you're racking your brain trying to figure everything out! -Dean
Have a great day!
I just used GarageBand on my wife's ipad pro 4th gen. I'm hooked. I'm an android guy and this single app MIGHT convert me. Your videos really help to demystify the jargon and get people plugged in to the root of the process. Thank you!
ha so glad to hear Jimmy, you're very welcome, thanks for sharing! -Dean
Can you get it on windows 10?
@@MX-CO Hey Tarz! Unfortunately, you cannot. GarageBand is only available on Apple products (iMac, MacBook, iPhone, iPad). Sorry to be the bearer of bad news! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 thanks at least I know.
I'm considering using Adobe. Would you recommend that?
@@MX-CO no prob. Hmm couldn't say, I have never used it! :P -Dean
Hi Dean,
Just finished your Udemy course, Songwriting and Music Production in GarageBand, and felt compelled to give your course a rave. What a great course for someone just starting out. Concise, practical and immediately useful. Plus, it was entertaining too. Great job.
That was great. I just started playing with my guitar in Garageband - and it 's a bit overwhelming. This has been very helpul - thank you!
So glad to hear Mojo-Hand! Stick with it, you'll get to where it doesn't overwhelm you like it did at first! -Dean
This was extremely pleasant to watch, not to mention informative! Thank you, dearly.
Thanks for the tutorial. God bless
I have always been intimidated with engineering however this video is making me stronger LOL Thx !!
Thanks so much. This helps a lot and got me more excited about my music!!!
Glad to hear Ethan!
Very helpful start. Sometime you are saying click this or that but I can follow where this or that is. Maybe slow down with the mouse or slowly show just where you are clicking to find the different choices. Thanks.
Hey Mike! Thanks for the feedback. -Dean
Thank you very much for the Video Dean
You're very welcome YK, glad it was helpful! -Dean
You did amazingly explaining. Thank you so much brother. I love the song too :). God bless you.
So glad it was helpful Patrice!
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Incredible tutorial! I have been using GB for years, and learned some valuable info from your bootcamp video - can only imagine how useful some of your other videos (such as the one about keystrokes and shortcuts) are.
Superb talk-through! I had this in the background as I got started and dipped back in to remind myself of things. Many thanks!
That's a great way to do it David! Glad it was helpful, no go have some fun! -Dean
This is so perfect, now i can start recording. Thanks from brasil!!!!
Love that Daniel, go have some fun with it!! -Dean
Thank you very much.I have so many songs that I need to produce and finish & share, lol 😆
Much appreciated ❤️ 🕊
I have a question , though.
The current track I am working on has a different tempo for the chorus .This has meant that I have created the beats without a metronome.The clicking of one bothers my thinking!
How do I deal with the time change?
Damn, this is like the best video I´ve seen on RUclips. Well made, thanks so much!
ha so glad it was helpful raj! -Dean
Dude this was amazing, cannot tell you how much confidence this has given me.
So glad to hear Hudson! -Dean
Dean, you are the best! I am learning so much from these videos! I'm currently producing my own songs and learning lots as I go. You are my mentor and teacher right now. Keep the videos coming!
Hey Lori! That is so cool to hear, thanks for sharing! Keep making music and I'll keep making content to help! :P -Dean
Thanks so much for all this information! Love your content it’s been a great help!
Hi! I have a new Oxygen pro 25 with. GarageBand. I want to know if there is a way I could map the knobs with GarageBand.
Hey Joel! To my knowledge there is not a way to map the knobs to GB. I know when you open Logic it asks you automatically if you want to assign your keyboard to the program but that notification doesn't come up in GB and I haven't found anywhere in the preferences to make that happen... but if you find out how, let me know! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 thank you for your response. I appreciate it.
@@JoelStephen No problem Joel!
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us. This has been very helpful for me. I am not new to music but very new to the technology. Looking forward to going through your other videos. 👍🏼👍🏼. In 2008 I lost everything in a house fire. Two car accidents and finally just got my neck fused with almost 100% recovery. For many years I was unable to play the guitar because of my injuries and now since my accident everything that Ive publish has been from that since October 8 of 2019. Don’t get me wrong I’ve tried over the years but the set backs of pain are overwhelming. Thank you again.
You're very welcome Michael, so glad it was helpful and glad to hear your doing better and getting back to making music! -Dean
Brilliant tutorial! Your sense of pedagogy is clear and concise. Thanks much!!
ha glad you enjoyed it Edward, you're very welcome! (And you'll have to remind me of the definition of pedagogy :P) -Dean
Thank you for this tutorial. I downloaded GarageBand 3 days ago and now learning to create music. First song that I will produce is for my wife. Her birthday is 30th November. Hope I can do it.
That. Is. AWESOME! Love hearing that Munaza! Well good luck and happy birthday to your wife! (My d day is actually 6 days before hers! :P) -Dean
you are a great teacher. Thank you
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Thank you so much this is so helpful and clear and quick !! A very good introduction for a beginner :)
You're very welcome Zoe, so glad it was helpful! -Dean
Thank you for sharing your expertise with beginners with GarageBand. I would like to see a video on how to create vocal harmonies with GarageBand. Thanks!
You're very welcome Luis, glad it was helpful! ... I don't have any videos on that currently, but who knows maybe in the future :) -Dean
Thank you soo much for this video buddy... This video really helped me. ❤ I checked yo songs too... It sounds great, all the best for yo future work..
So glad it was helpful Kaleb and thanks!
VERY NICE VIDEO ! GOOD JOB
Thank you guys! -Dean
That backround synth at the start was a GarageBand sample called chill echo synth layers if any of yous want to use it
As a guitar player, what is the best way to record it and utilize the onboard amp & effect options? Obviously I can't plug my guitar into my macbook pro (unless there is a 1/4 inch jack to a USB adapter?), so I'm assuming you mic it on a clean amp channel? I have electrics and acoustics. For amps I have a Randal JC-40 and for acoustic, a Fishman Loudbox Mini (which has a midi and a separate mic channel for live playing and singing) . Thanks!
Hey Demray! Great question. The easiest way to record a clean take of your electric guitar would actually be to use an audio interface (if you don't have one I always recommend the Focusrite scarlet solo $100) and plug the guitar in DI to the interface then you have a completely dry signal coming into GB which you can then use the amp sim+pedal board as needed. The other option (which can work just as well) would be what you mentioned, recording electric or acoustic on a very clean, dry setting and then using the processing onboard GB. You can also record with tones/effects that you really like and just bake them into the recording and then GB amp/pedals for lighter effects/tone adjustments as well. Hope that helps Demray! -Dean
Eye am soul grateful for you. THANK YOU!
Very informative. Thank you
-Cheers ✌️😌
I am enjoying Garageband, I may have to sell my Marshall Blackstar Boss amps. GarageBand is a great tool
this was so well explained, you just got a new subscriber 👌🏼
Thanks. really great simple well paced education. I started with Ableton in 2007 and only used that for years. Getting back to recording again and got a new Mac so I finally want to learn/ use Garage band. as I am interested in how their pre sets and sample instruments sound. Years ago pro tools and Ableton had the best guitar amp pedals, but now many kinds of software exist and in a way it is more complicated.
I want to spend more time playing and singing and less . Wearing the the computer audio engineer. hat deters from organic creation.
I am hoping GB gives me the simplicity I need. I just need to figure out all the icons and tips.
Thank you. subscribed
Thank you Dean..I just wanted to have some clafification on something you said regarding how effects work in conjunction with using the metrome..You mentioned that some of the digital instruments that Garageband offers are time-based which I totally understand. You also said however that effects may be as well...I just wanted to be certain that singer/songwriters like myself who often record our tracks as one performance and sometimes change dynamics and timing during such a performance can still use effects such as reverb or dynamics without having to worry about adversly affecting such effects when varying our timing during a performance. I believe the answer is a strong yes but just was hoping you could clarify that. Thanks again Dean!
This is what i really needed i was trying to make an sad rap beats and I messed up because i dont know how it works on macbook
Glad it was helpful!! You might also want to check out my video on making LoFi Beats in GarageBand! ruclips.net/video/JUdtpB6U3PM/видео.html -Dean
Very helpful my dude! Dig the lyrics in your songs 😊
Glad it was helpful PGS and thanks! :P -Dean
Thank You So Much For This Dean I Am learning more and More each time I watch your videos 👍
Love that Danny, you are very welcome! -Dean
Awesome RUclips video and explained well. What about the people that just can't afford the latest and greatest computers and software.. I have a very well kept 17" MacBook pro 2007 Runs older 32 bit format and older version of GBand, 3.0... but it works !! Trying to get back into it with what I got.without spending a bundle to upgrade. Do you have a tutorial for older versions of GBand ?? You guys are great, thanks for what you share.
Hey Carol! I don't have a video on the older version of GarageBand but I will say that most of the features within GarageBand have remained the same, the biggest changes come in an updated look or in added (extra) sounds. The trick for you might be finding the features/tools shared in this video in your version of GB. They should all (or nearly all) be there, they just might have a different look or live in a different part of the screen. -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 Kool I'll check that out thanks again
Thanks for the lesson!!! I feel more confidence to pursue my endeavors.
You are very welcome Ari, glad to hear! -Dean
Hi Dean, hope you are doing well. I have been seeing your videos and would like to ask you, maybe nonsense question, how can I record vocals with an audio track on Garageband and at the same time I need to ear my voice while recording. I am using an external interface for the microphone and using the headphones to listen to what I am recording, but I can't listen to the audio track... If you can give me a hint on this one a would really appreciate!!!
Hey Ricardo! Not a silly question, and important one! If I am understanding you correctly (without seeing your set up) it sounds like you simply need to turn the monitor button on (which is a small button on your track header that looks like a dot with two arc'ed lines below it that turns orange when on). If that is on and you still can't hear then you might need to go to the GarageBand drop down menu and click on "Preferences", then click on "Audio/MIDI" and make sure that you have set the OUTPUT to the place where you want to hear it coming from (either from internal audio, where you headphones are plugged into your computer, or your interface, where you would plug your headphones into your interface). Hope that answers your questions Ricardo and if not reach back out! -Dean
Hi Dean. Thanks so much for your reply. I believe I have tried all of those options... But I will give it a try once again and will get back you.
@@ricMom Hey Ricardo, the only thing I can think of would be to select the track you want to record your voice on and hit "B" on your typing keyboard to bring up the mix window and where under Recording Settings click on Input and make sure that the input in GarageBand is the same input you are plugged into in GarageBand (example, if you are plugged into slot 1 of your interface then you should be on input 1 in GarageBand). Beyond that, if none of that works then you may need to go to the manufacturers website for your interface and see if they offer a downloadable driver to help your interface sync with recording programs. Hope that helps Ricardo! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 Hi, once again, Dean. I connected everything as you explained and even saw one of your previous videos, that had the same exact explanations. All is connected but now its creating a huge feedback when I press the Play button... Sorry to bother you.
@@ricMom Hey Ricardo! Hmmm maybe trying plugging your headphones into your laptop/computer and going back into Preferences and setting your output device to "built in speakers" and see if the buzz is still coming through. It's hard to trouble shoot without seeing your set up :) but well see if we can get it working! -Dean
NICE video, buddy! Thanks!
Hey Hingdranata, you're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! -Dean
Great job Sir
You got a cool vibe studio. Thx for the tips...
I can't find the link to buy your intensive guide, please post. Great video btw, thanks.
Hey Dan! Here it is... dean-davis.mykajabi.com/offers/DWz64vUD
Excellent. One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it Groove, thanks for sharing! -Dean
Good tutorial. How do I get Garage Band to see my Roland Keyboard connected by DIN connector to my interface M Box Pro 2 . The Mbox 2 Pro does not have any USB port. It has 2 firewire ports. I use one of them to connect to my Macbook Pro. Any suggestions?
Hey Rodil! My first guess would be to go to the manufacturers website and see if they have a driver that you can download to help the interface/keyboard interface with recording programs. Beyond that, I am not totally sure as I have not used a firewire interface but I would imagine that if the interface is being read by the computer then GarageBand would read it and you would go into the GarageBand drop down menu (at the top left hand side of the screen) then click on "Preferences" then click on "Audio/MIDI" and on the "input" drop down menu click it and see if your interface shows up and allow you to select it. Hope that helps Rodil! -Dean
Dropping my first Alt-rock EP next month and full length album in September after a life long and failed go at being a live musician. Thanks so much, the tips have made the sound blend and smoothing out so much easier... plus crescendos and decrescendos! that automation tutorial was a gem!
That's so cool to hear Chuckincookinjonesin! So glad it was hopeful and thanks for sharing! -Dean
Hello Steve, my name is Juan, thank for the bootcamp I'm just stating working with Garagebam and I so happy to find so much information on your bootcamp Video. thank you so much
Hey Juan! You're very welcome, glad it was helpful! -Dean
Best video I’ve seen on how to use GarageBand, thank you!
Hey Macella! So glad it was helpful and thanks for sharing! -Dean
Thank you brother needed an outlet
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Duuuude you’re a Believer!! Amen brother
ha yes I am! -Dean
Thanks a bunch this helped me decide to grab the program Great Job..I just subscribed and liked 🎶🎶
Hey Big Suede, so glad it helped! Thanks for sharing. -Dean
perfect tutorial the exact thing I needed!
Very useful details Thank you
So glad it was helpful sabesh, you're very welcome! -Dean
when you say at the end there when exporting to send your tracks off to be mixed and mastered, can you do this process yourself in GarageBand or logic, so your completely doing everything independently as this is something im needing within my projects, thank you.
Very helpful. So Great~
I've been trying to make a decent drum cover forever. I jumped right in to Studio One pro. Long story, got a MacBook
you literally saved my life, couldn't play a second instrument because I didn't know the command + key shortcut. Thank you now I can produce smth lol
love that! ha glad it was helpful! -Dean
Excellent video. Many thanks!
You're very welcome Steven, glad it was helpful! -Dean
Great turorial. Ive been using and writing songs on here for months and I've learnt quite a few tips here. Thanks for the great vid 😊
That's awesome Greg! So glad this video has been helpful to you! -Dean
Thank you for this tutorial! This is one of the best I've seen.
You're very welcome, so glad it was helpful! -Dean
Excellent Video thanks!
You're welcome Matt, glad it was helpful! -Dean
Great video thank you. I’m just getting started using Garageband on my iPad. I have my electric guitar running through my audio interface and get a signal just fine. But for some reason when I change the amp or any affects my guitar tone never changes, I only get the one tone. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Thanks again.
Awesome video! Can you do more EDM videos? I really like the ones you've done so far.
Does all this apply to the garageband that is on the ipad pro? With all the recording experience I have, Garageband has never been intuitive or user friendly in my opinon. And since apple got rid of the console view, I stopped trying to learn how to use it.
Hey Rich, I hear you. Yes, nearly all of the things I share in this video apply to the GB iOS but because they have to condense the screen down the interface looks a bit different in GB iOS so the buttons might live in slightly different locations. I am actually working on a masterclass for GB iOS to release in the coming months but until then you can also check out Pete Johns at Studio Live Today who is focuses 100% on GB iOS (and he's a friend). Hope that helps Rich! -Dean
The Songwriting Studio it does thanks...
@@resslerartstudios no prob Rich! -Dean
Thanks for the video, your GB tuts are very well done, full of good tips and well-produced.👏👍🌟Subscribed
We have a 3 piece Metal band,drums,guitar and bass.Instrumental for now,singer needed...one of us is doing it for the meantime.Can I record our band jams live then clean it up and adding tracks later.What interface do you recommend for this type recording?
Hey Freddy! Very cool man. Yes indeed, you can records jams live and edit/mix later. The tricky part is having enough mics and the gear to record that many inputs at one time. I know how to multiple track record (simply right click on any track header in GB and click "show record enable button" and then you hit the red button on all the track that you want to record at once) but I don't necessarily have a good interface to suggest that has that many channels. All my interfaces are 1-2 channels as all of my recording are done one at a time (and I usually recommend the Scarlett solo or 2i2, they also have versions with more channels). Hope that helps Freddy! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 Thanks man,What about the drums..thats a tricky one?
@@freddycansino3440 No problem and yeah ha drums are the trickiest part. You can technically record them with 1-2 mics but a full set up would be several mics. Another option for drums would be to replicate your drummers performance using MIDI/software instruments within GarageBand (which is a technique used in many studio). Hope that helps Freddy! -Dean
@@thesongwritingstudio5783 😎 cool,appreciate it✌
@@freddycansino3440 No problem Freddy! -Dean
This is a great help! Just one question about recording live guitars and bass- you didn't mention how to plug them in. Do you use an interface for recording external instruments? Thanks
Hey Stuart! Glad to hear and good question! I did a video on how I plug recording gear into GarageBand here... ruclips.net/video/hAp12J7_IEE/видео.html Hope that helps Stuart! -Dean