GARAGEBAND How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these garageband tutorials to learn all about garageband with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Build songs in GarageBand '09, Create a Garageband project, and Create a podcast in GarageBand '09.

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How to build songs in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to build songs in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple ...more

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How to create a Garageband project

You don't need a band to play and record your own songs. With Garageband and your Mac, you'll be making music right away.

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How to create a podcast in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to create a podcast in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from ...more

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How to create an iPhone ringtone in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to create an iPhone ringtone in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite ...more

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How to edit and arrange songs in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to edit and arrange songs in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite ...more

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How to get started using GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to get started using GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple ...more

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How to mix songs in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to mix songs in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite from Apple, is ...more

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How to plan your Garageband podcast recording session

You want your podcast to sound natural and spontaneous, but a little ...more

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How to play guitar with GarageBand '09 guitar lessons

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to play ...more

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How to play piano with GarageBand '09 piano lessons

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to play piano with GarageBand '09 piano lessons. iLife '09, the software ...more

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How to record acoustic instruments in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to record ...more

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How to record an electric guitar in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to record an electric guitar in GarageBand '09. iLife '09, the software suite ...more

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How to record software instrument tracks in GarageBand

When you've chosen a sound to use with your USB or Midi keyboard ...more

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How to record your podcast episode in Garageband

Garageband is a great tool for recording your podcast episodes. If your computer has a built-in microphone, you can use it to record your ...more

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How to send songs to your iTunes library in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to send ...more

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How to use built-in software instruments in GarageBand '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to use ...more

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How to add interest to your Garageband song with key changes

You can add interest by changing from one key to another during your ...more

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How to audition more musicians in Garageband

The next element you may want to include in your song is a bass line, which can complement the beat and add pitch to your song. Garageband ...more

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How to build your song over time in Garageband

A song is more than just a few beats long. You might want to create a song that lasts exactly as long as your iPhoto slideshow or your ...more

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How to correct errors and improve timing in Garageband

One of the great things about recording your podcast episodes with ...more

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How to create drama with call and response in GarageBand

Your song is starting to take shape now. You can create some tension ...more

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How to create your own podcast with Garageband

Many professional radio programs make their shows available through podcasts so that people can listen anytime they want, but listening to a ...more

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How to end your Garageband song with a fadeout

With all these elements in place, you're well on your way to a great song. Garageband makes it easy. But just like you wanted a clever ...more

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How to export your podcast from Garageband to iWeb

When you've finished recording and editing your podcast episode, you'll want to get it ready to publish as part of your podcast series. You ...more

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How to export your song from Garageband to iTunes

After you've created a song you're happy with, you'll probably want to use it with your other projects, including iPhoto, iDVD, and iWeb ...more

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How to import movies to Garageband

Adding music to iMovie projects is a great way to create ambiance for your movie. With Garageband, you can create your own music for your ...more

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How to introduce melody to your song in GarageBand

Adding a melody to your rhythm section can make your song memorable and provide some variation. GarageBand makes it easy to add and change ...more

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How to make changes to a real instrument track in GarageBand

What if you've recorded a great jam that feels right but doesn't sound ...more

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How to make changes to GarageBand software instrument tracks

When you listen to a software instrument track that you've recorded in ...more

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How to mix your song in GarageBand

You can give your song texture by adjusting individual tracks to become louder and softer to emphasize particular moments. With GarageBand ...more

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How to make your own beats in Garageband

In this Apple Garageband software tutorial you will learn how to use Garageband to create your own beats from scratch. See how you can use ...more

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How to create loops in GarageBand '08

GarageBand '08 contains a ton of Apple loops that are already built in, but if you're a musician, you're probably going to want to create ...more

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How to set chapter markers using GarageBand '08

This video editing software tutorial demonstrates how GarageBand can be used to chapter video files for various uses. Learn how to prepare ...more

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How to record any instrument into GarageBand '08

If you play a really odd instrument or need a specific sound effect, you can record it into your Mac using GarageBand '08. The tutorial also ...more

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How to import audio files in GarageBand

This video shows how to import pre-recorded audio files into GarageBand for playback. Make sure the wav or mp3 file is not restricted and is ...more

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How to use general MIDI in GarageBand

GarageBand will recognize General MIDI program changes, so using standard midi files is even better than before. Find out how it works in ...more

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How to use track types in GarageBand

This GarageBand tutorial teaches you about track types. Learn the difference between audio tracks, instrument tracks, and Apple Loop tracks ...more

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How to setup Garageband 3 to create a basic podcast

If you're not familiar with Garageband, then you'll need to know a few essential steps to start creating a basic podcast. Learn how to ...more

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How to use an Apple Loop in GarageBand

This Apple software tutorial takes a close look at Apple Loops and shows why they are perfect for use with GarageBand. If you want to learn ...more

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How to make your own iPhone ringtones in GarageBand

In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig shows you how to use GarageBand to make your own iPhone ringtones. You can use music and effects from ...more

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How to import a MIDI file into GarageBand

This Apple software tutorial shows you how to explore MIDI files and learn how to use them in your GarageBand songs. Learn how to import ...more

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How to import an audio file into GarageBand

This Apple software tutorial shows you how to import an audio file into GarageBand. Learn how to add pre-recoded audio files to your project ...more

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How to make a podcast on GarageBand

Jeff Dykhouse shows us how to put together a podcast using Apple's GarageBand.

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How to play a software instrument with your Garageband song

With a keyboard, you can enhance your song so it includes more than ...more

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How to play guitar with your song in Garageband

If you play the electric guitar, you can plug it right into your Mac and lay down a solo track or play along with a song you've already ...more

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How to record real instrument tracks in Garageband

After you've jammed with your song for a while, you can record your guitar part as a real instrument track with your guitar connected to ...more

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How to set the tone for your Garageband song with an intro

Song introductions can foreshadow more complex song activity later on ...more

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How to share scored movies with Garageband

When you finish scoring your movie, you'll want to show it off. You can send it to iWeb so share it as a video podcast or blog. You can ...more

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How to start your song with a beat in Garageband

A great place to start a new song is with a beat, or a drum section. Then you can add layers on top of your beat to create a more complex ...more

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How to view movies in Garageband timeline while adding sound

Now you're ready to start scoring music for your movie. When you ...more

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