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Introducing GarageBand for iPad - completely awesome! (Udemy.com)

Want to make music on the go? Wish it was easy to get that musical idea down quickly? Learn how - today!

Created by: Paul Douglas

Last updated March 2017

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What you will learn

  • Understand what GarageBand is and what it can do
  • Feel comfortable using the GarageBand interface
  • Create and mix a basic recording using just an iPad

How it compares

Against the other 241 rated Udemy courses in Music Production on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 24% of them
  • Reviews165#135 of 242 by number of reviews
  • Length3.1 hoursshorter than 55% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2017earlier than 91% of them

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Course Description

Always wanted to make demos of your songs but never had the right equipment?
Keep on losing your best ideas because you can’t record them fast enough?
Want to add some background sounds and music to a podcast but haven’t found an easy App to use?
Don’t know how to play any musical instruments but really want to make some music?

If you would answer “yes” to any of the questions above, then you should know that this course will deliver the missing pieces for you. It can unlock the answers you’ve been looking for so you can explore further and enjoy yourself in the process.

This course will introduce you to GarageBand on your iPad so you can play, create, jam and mix your own music wherever and whenever you want.

What terminology is used?

Nearly all terminology used in the course is Apple’s own. This is to keep the course in line and consistent with Apple’s official GarageBand help pages and resources.

What materials are included?

All video lectures, transcripts, links and additional help files are included in the course. Once paid for, this course is yours for life - including all updates. However, as of January 2018, I am focussing on completing and publishing my Advanced GarageBand for iPad course - so no more updates to this course are planned.

Note: The GarageBand App is Apple software and only available for Apple devices.

How long will the course take to complete?

Because the course is structured around 10 minute videos, the pace you choose to learn at will determine how long it will take to study this subject. If you want to proceed quickly through it as fast as you can, it may only take you 2 hours. However, if you take your time, explore the things that are demonstrated and take part in the quizzes, it might take you a few days.

How is the course structured?

Currently, the course is made up of 15 video lectures which are an average of 10 minutes long. In between lectures 4 to 12, there are quizzes that relate to the subject materials of each lecture - to test knowledge and encourage you to retain concepts and information more clearly. There is also a final quiz that tests knowledge across everything covered in the course - except the three bonus lectures.
There are also some additional information lectures in the final section which were added when the GarageBand App was updated to version 2.2. 

Why take this course?

Set your creativity free. Unleash your potential as a songwriter, musician, DJ or producer!

Note about App version:
This course is optimised for GarageBand for iOS v2.1. Apple released an update - v2.2 in Jan 2017 which has changed the look of some views and functions shown in this course. If you have updated to v2.2, please refer to the section of Additional Information videos at the end of the course that cover the changes that were introduced with the new version. 

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Instructor Details

Paul Douglas

Paul is a multi-faceted digital professional from London who has been based in Melbourne Australia since 2008. He is also an accredited trainer with a wide experience of many different learner demographics.

Over the years, Paul has taught a variety of music and technology subjects to adult learners – teachers, rehabilitating drug, alcohol and gambling addicts and children – gifted and talented groups as well as the excluded and underprivileged.

Paul has used a wide variety of delivery styles and models to large audiences, workshop groups and private specialised one to one sessions.

“I believe that everyone deserves an education and would encourage everyone to seek out information, validate it and absorb it. Because learning can be empowering, rewarding and can even save your life!”

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Reviews

4.4

165 ratings on Udemy

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By Nick Torres on 8/3/2021

It’s really early in the course, but it seems good. It’s a little outdated already. Most newer iPads do not have output jacks and the newest pro only has USB-C. Ask me again later

By Christine Howell on 11/18/2020

This is a great beginners course for Garage Band if you've never used it before. All instruction still applies even though it's referring to an older version of the app. Great starter course!

By Stephanie Sara on 5/7/2020

Awesome - have learned so much already and still have more to discover!

By Jamaal Grimes on 3/31/2020

I really enjoyed this course and I look forward to applying everything I learned. I’m giving it 4.5 because the GB version in the course was dated. I am currently using version 2.3.8. Other than that, very well organized and informative course that I’d recommend to any beginner.

By Peggy rich on 12/2/2017

This Instructor patiently explains everything a complete novice needs to know to be able to make their own song on the Ipad. Extremely thorough introductory course. Very eager to get his Advanced Course whenever it becomes available!!

By Robin Slee | Art | Illustration | iPad | on 6/25/2017

After a slow start to the course, you will quickly be introduced to creating your first voice recording. Next, you will be shown how to navigate the interface and add new instruments, tracks, regions and adjust settings. There are several optional quizzes to take and a number of practical follow along assignments. This course contains a lot of information and is best followed by having your ipad in front of you as you pause and play the lessons. I would have liked less 'you can find that in my advanced course' but I guess that comes with the territory! All in all a very insightful course, ideal for beginners and will have you creating your own 'music' in just a few hours. I hope this helps? Kind regards, Robin.

By Joseph Clarke on 12/12/2016

As someone new to Garage Band it is answering all my questions and letting me know about all options. It is also set at a great pace. I appreciate the quizzes as well. Many tutors do now have quizzes.

By Kevin Cordell on 9/21/2016

Paul, thanks for putting this course together on using GarageBand for the iPad. I have been playing with both versions and before taking your course, I did notice quite a difference between the two programs. Your course helped put it all together and explain where to find many of the functions that I learned about in the Mac version. I suppose you'll let us know once you develop your Advanced program using the iPad.

By Rob on 9/9/2016

Wow! I’m only one-third the way through this course and I’m massively impressed by Paul Douglas and the time he took to make this the best instruction. I’d been looking through Youtube and it’s been a hit-and-miss in quality. The step-by-step instruction from Paul is so highly polished and professional. Quality graphics and live screen recordings show what needs to be done in real-time. I couldn’t have figured out all this on my own, even if I had a friend proficient with GarageBand showing me in person with his ipad.

By Karen Crowell on 6/11/2016

The instructor takes great care to make sure you understand each aspect of the software. The course is setup in a logical sequence and is very easy to follow. If you want a strong foundation in Garage Band, I highly recommend this course. I am looking forward to taking the advanced course as well.

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